Post-secondary Program Animation 3D - Programa en Animación 3D

The Animation - 3D program at Centennial College runs for 16 consecutive months and, in that time, prepares you to successfully launch a career in digital animation.

Created in 1996, this animation program takes place at the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design. Its intensive approach has become internationally recognized, on top of kick-starting the careers of hundreds of talented digital artists.

The 3D Animation program focuses on production-style training and offers a unique project-based learning experience that is applauded within the animation, visual effects and game industries. You´ll develop skills for careers in animation, film, television, broadcast design and games.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)

Start Date:Fall, Winter

Semester 1
Animation Fundamentals
Broadcast Production
Intro to Maya
Character Design
Animation Theory
Compositing 1
Creativity in Context
Drawing for 3D Modeling and Animation
College Communications 1
General Education Elective

Semester 2
Modeling and Rigging
3D Character Animation
Matte Painting
Sculpting and Acting for Animation
Short Film Concept Development
College Communications 2
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action

Semester 3
Short Film Production
VFX Compositing
Tracking and Roto
Rendering and Lighting
Dynamics
Integrated Media
General Education Elective

Semester 4
Final Project Studio
Scripting
Field Placement
Storyworks

3D character animator
Lighter
Modeler
Rigger
Texture artist
Technical director
Compositor
Level designer for games
Visual effects supervisor