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Certificate in Animation at University of Regina

University of Regina, Canada

Programme overview

The Certificate in Animation is an introduction to animation principles and technical components, covering 2D, 3D, stop motion and post-production visual effects. Completion can take up to three years because of course scheduling, and it can be earned concurrently with a degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance  |  Department: Department of Film  |  Duration: 2-3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include FILM 203 Animation, FILM 303 Advanced Animation and FIM 312 Advanced Digital Effects. Facilities include digital editing suites, an animation classroom with 2D camera stations and a stop motion animation studio. Many animation courses carry materials fees.

Career pathways

Animator, cartoonist, graphic designer, illustrator, web designer, game developer, visual effects artist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance (Saskatchewan high school applicants, early conditional admission): a 65% average on four courses: one English or Français Language Arts course (20- or 30-level), two approved Math, Science, Social Science or Language courses, and one additional approved Math, Science, Social Science, Language, Fine Art or other approved course. Final admission requires Saskatchewan Secondary Level or Adult 12 standing; BFA and CFA programs in Visual Arts require a portfolio. English language proficiency is required unless exempt.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate terms: Fall (September-December), Winter (January-April) and Spring/Summer (May-August). Indigenous Education and Nursing do not admit to the spring/summer term; Bachelor of Social Work admits to the fall term only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uregina.ca/admissions/apply.html

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