Art Degrees Online

The Animation programs at Sheridan are known the world over for the creative excellence of our graduates and faculty. The Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation (BAAA) degree transforms the Animation – Classical diploma previously offered by Sheridan, and joins it with elements of the Computer Animation Graduate Certificate to provide you with an industry-ready skill set.

You will have the opportunity to work in both traditional and contemporary approaches to the discipline, including stop motion. In Year 3 students work in teams to produce a group project and in Year 4 students gain directorial and producing skills, and create a personal animated film of one minute in length as part of their senior project.
UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Work Term

A significant component of this degree program is a 14-week work term, offered between Years 3 and 4. The work term will give students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an environment related to their field of study. There is a $510 fee.

Year 1

In years 1 & 2 Students concentrate on the principles of animation, planning and practice. Animation skills are introduced and developed across both years along with video production. Students learn how computer tools can be used for artistic representation. Students work on 2D and 3D animation.
Year 3

The emphasis is on developing modelling and animation skills and on independent project work. Project work, producing a demo reel, demonstrating skills and ability, for presentation to potential employers. Students also study character animation in greater depth, along with modelling and texturing.
Year 4

In the Honours year, students are expected to demonstrate an ability to work on their own on a substantial project. The Honours project offers students the opportunity to create a piece of animated work that will showcase their skills and assist them when seeking employment at the end of the course. Students also study digital effects for TV and film, and virtual reality.