British Columbia Institute of Technology

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3D Modeling, Art and Animation

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Faculty:School of Business and Media
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Animation, Interactive Tech., Video Graphics and Special Effects
Length:18 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $26,785
International: $39,055

Cost shown is for the entire duration of study (18 months).

Scholarships:2
Careers:AnimatorsVideo Game Level DesignerVideo Game Designers

Description:

With the 3D Modeling, Art and Animation diploma program, you will develop the skills necessary to enter the game, film, and television industries as a 3D Artist. You will get hands on experience with the entire 3D workflow including modeling, animating, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering, and compositing. You will be trained by working industry professionals from the game, film, and television industries providing the most up to date methods and techniques used today. In the last term, you will apply all of these learned skills, alongside direction and feedback from your instructors, to produce a marketable and appealing demo reel to get you a job in your chosen career path.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  • Applicants are required to have: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English 12 (67%) or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution.
  • Mandatory Applicant Questionnaire.
  • Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Portfolio
    Portfolio requirements: You will be required to submit a portfolio that includes examples of creative works. The portfolio should contain no more than 5-7 pieces of your best artwork which can include 3D renderings, graphic design, drawings, paintings, photography, or videos of animation or dance and acting performances. Portfolios are to be submitted electronically.




    Presentation of work: Present your electronic portfolio in a clear, neat, professional manner. Label each page and include a note for each piece of work explaining why you have included it. Videos of your animations or dance and acting performances should be sent through a YouTube or Vimeo link. If a password is required, please provide it. A link to your ArtStation account of personal website will be acceptable. Student projects or industry related work must include details of the work completed by the individual. When necessary, credit must be given to team members in a project.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on November 10, 2022