Applied Arts Essentials (Animation)
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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Tuition & Aid
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