3D Modeling for Animation and Games

Prepare for an exciting career in digital media with LaSalle College Vancouver’s Diploma in 3D Modeling for Animation & Games. This industry‑focused program is designed for aspiring 3D artists who want to develop professional skills in modeling, texturing, lighting, and digital asset creation.

Learn from instructors who are active professionals in animation, gaming, and 3D production. You’ll train in modern facilities using industry‑standard software, tools, and technology that reflect real studio environments.

Through hands‑on projects and production‑based assignments, you’ll create polished 3D models for games and animations while building a career‑ready portfolio that showcases your technical abilities and creative strengths. Graduates are prepared for entry‑level roles in animation, game development, VFX, and other fast‑growing digital media fields.

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 such as:

• Adobe Creatice Cloud
• Adobe Substance 3D Designer
• Adobe Substance 3D Modeler
• Adobe Substance 3D Painter
• Adobe Substance 3D Sampler
• Autodesk Maya
• Autodesk Mudbox
• Blender
• Chaos Cloud Client
• Chaos Cosmos Browser
• Houdini
• Microsoft Office
• Nuke
• ZBrush

Gain hands‑on experience with AI tools in classes and projects:

• Runway, Adobe AI, Adobe Firefly, Nuke ML tools,

To be eligible for acceptance into this program, applicants must submit evidence – through a transcript or portfolio – demonstrating that they have successfully met the learning objectives of Foundations in Media Arts, or an equivalent program.

In addition, applicants to all programs are generally required to meet one of the following criteria: 

QUARTER 1

• Basic 3D Concepts
• 2D Animation I
• Digital Storyboarding
• Compositing I

QUARTER 2

• 3D Modeling I
• Character Modeling
• Environment Modeling
• Materials and Textures I
• Lighting and Rendering I

QUARTER 3

• Rigging
• Character Modeling II
• Brush Based Modeling
• Materials and Textures II
• Lighting and Rendering II

QUARTER 4

• Script Programming
• 3D Modeling Studio
• Final Diploma Capstone

*Actual course order subject to change