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2D Animation & Visual Development Diploma at Capilano University

Capilano University, Canada

Programme overview

The 2D Animation & Visual Development Diploma is a full-time two-year career program that focuses on drawing, design and classical animation skills. In the program, students study past and present techniques in the animation industry. This will help improve their skills in design elements, form, timing, character design and industry principles.

Faculty: Fine & Applied Arts  |  Department: School of Animation & Visual Effects  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Taught by industry professionals, the animation courses at CapU will help students develop an impressive portfolio of their work to show to future employers. Become an animation artist Students learn the fundamentals of animated character drawing, production design, and visual development.

Career pathways

Career paths include: 2D builds artist; Animation director; Background painter; Character animator; Character/prop designer; Concept, layout or storyboard artist; Production designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school graduation Applicants may be required to complete a drawing exercise.

Domestic applicants: CAD 30,298 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $3,744 total) are excluded. Source

International applicants: CAD 65,881 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $3,744 total) are excluded. Source

Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of $50, which covers applications to 2 programs.

International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which covers applications to 2 programs. New international students also pay a one-time $5,000 deposit, applied against international tuition once registered in courses.

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