Admission Detail of Animation Degree at British Columbia Institute of Technology
Entrance Requirements
High school graduation or equivalent
Communication 12 (C+) or English 12 (P) or English-language proficiency
Interview with Digital Arts department (students must bring their portfolio’s to this interview)
Portfolio to consist of 6 – 10 pieces of which the sketchbook would be considered one piece (the portfolio for this program must include a sketchbook which should include some Life Drawing and can also consist of other artwork such as painting, modeling, sculpting, photography and others.
Check for acceptable equivalent courses taught in BC high schools.
BC Provincial Exams
For programs beginning in August 2007 or later which require Grade 12 Math and Science courses, BCIT will not require the applicant to write the provincial exam. Provincial exam marks will still be required for English 12, Communications 12 and Technical and Professional Communications 12.
Application Processing
Intakes are scheduled for April and October of each year with applications accepted starting:
June for the following April
October for the following October
Apply to this Program
Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session before applying to this program.
Submit an application: online or by mail.
Program Length
52 weeks
Class Hours
Courses will be scheduled either during the day, in the evenings or during the day on weekends for a maximum of 25.0 hours per week.
Tuition Fees
Please see the Fees, Payments and Refunds section of the website for more information on full-time tuition fees.
Books and Supplies
$261
(General estimated cost, and subject to change)
Apply for Graduation
Students in this program will be required to complete an Application for BCIT credential form.
Students who successfully complete all courses are eligible to attend convocation.
Program Matrix
Term 1 Credits
MDIA 1181 Texturing 1 2.0
MDIA 1182 Compositing 1 2.0
MDIA 1490 Project/Portfolio for Animation 1 3.0
MDIA 1630 3D Design 1 4.0
MDIA 1640 3D Animation 1 4.0
MDIA 1660 3D Production 1 4.0
MDIA 1850 Traditional 2D Animation 6.0
Term 2 Credits
MDIA 2181 Texturing 2 2.0
MDIA 2182 Compositing 2 2.0
MDIA 2210 Career Preparation 3.0
MDIA 2490 Project/Portfolio for Animation 2 3.0
MDIA 2630 3D Design 2 4.0
MDIA 2640 3D Animation 2 4.0
MDIA 2660 3D Production 2 4.0
Term 3 Credits
MDIA 3181 Texturing 3 2.0
MDIA 3182 Compositing 3 2.0
MDIA 3195 Audio for Animation 2.0
MDIA 3490 Project/Portfolio for Animation 3 3.0
MDIA 3630 3D Design 3 4.0
MDIA 3640 3D Animation 3 4.0
MDIA 3660 3D Production 3 4.0
Total Credits: 68.0
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