Program Details

Applied Arts Essentials (Animation)

Certificate
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About the Program

Applied Arts Essentials certificates offer a career-focused sneak peek into the world of art, design, and media.

Explore fundamental skills and earn a certification towards larger diplomas or degrees in Animation.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop fundamental Animation skills
  • Engage with the workings of the Animation, Games, and Digital Media industry
  • Explore Animation career opportunities
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Profile

Successful Animatiors have a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Detail-oriented creativity

    Communicate innovative concepts through design, drawing, technology.
  • Curiosity

    Seek out new skills related to programming and design.
  • Technological know-how

    Evolve computer- and tech-savvy proficiency across diverse programs and mediums.
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Career Prospects

Credits earned in certificate programs transfer towards larger diploma or degree programs.

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Diploma & Accreditation

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Required Materials

It has been determined that a laptop is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

PC - Minimum Requirements:

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 16 GB of RAM or more
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA RTX GPU or an equivalent graphics card
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).

Mac - Minimum Requirements:

  • MacBook Air
  • M2
  • 8GB Ram
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)

PC - Recommended Requirements:

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 32 GB of RAM or more
  • 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA RTX 2050 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).

Mac - Recommended Requirements:

  • MacBook Pro
  • M2
  • 16 GB Ram
  • 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
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Opportunities

Cutting-edge facilities & equipment

  • State-of-the-art workstations,
  • Virtual Reality Suite (Emerging Technologies Lab),
  • Equipment sign out,
  • Comprehensive game library and consoles,
  • Private tutoring spaces.

Gain proficiency with software and languages such as:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio,
  • Unreal Engine,
  • Unity Engine,
  • C++ and C#,
  • GitHub,
  • SQL,
  • Adobe Photoshop,
  • Autodesk Maya,
  • Autodesk Mudbox,
  • Pixar RenderMan,
  • Foundry Nuke,
  • Foundry Mari,
  • Adobe Premiere,
  • Adobe Substance,
  • Arnold,
  • Toon Boom Harmony,
  • Pixologic ZBrush,
  • SideFX Houdini.

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Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic applicants generally require:

     • Proof of Secondary Graduation or equivalent,

    • Government photo ID.

    Some programs have additional admissions requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed. Learn more about admissions criteria for domestic applicants.

  • International applicants generally require:

     • Proof of Secondary Graduation or equivalent in English (official translations),

    • Photocopy of valid Passport,

    • Proof of English language proficiency,

    • Photocopy of valid Study Permit.

    Some programs have additional admissions requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed. Learn more about admissions criteria for international applicants.

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Academic Dates

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