Diploma in 2D Animation and Digital Art in Kelowna Canada | College for Arts and Technology

College for Arts and Technology | Kelowna Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 23,520
(c. USD16,912.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
15 months

The 2D Animation & Digital Art Diploma from Centre for Arts and Technology offers a fast-track into the dynamic world of animation. In just 15 months, you'll acquire essential animation techniques and professional networks to establish yourself in this vibrant creative field. Animation isn't limited to films anymore - it's everywhere, from social platforms and streaming services to TV shows and mobile applications, offering endless career possibilities.
This immersive program teaches crucial in-demand skills, such as:
Core principles of traditional drawing and animation
Digital illustration and character animation techniques
Designing props, environments, and characters
Professional studio practices
Animation's historical evolution and cultural impact
Life drawing (covering human and animal anatomy)
Character animation methodologies
Visual storytelling through storyboards
Character rigging techniques
Digital post-production and compositing
Portfolio development
Industry-leading software like Toon Boom Harmony


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Official or original transcripts are required for all secondary and post-secondary courses taken prior to attending Centre for Arts and Technology.
High School Transcripts (for applicants 18 years or younger)
Essay/Letter of Intent
Using 250 words or more, please email your Program Advisor, and tell us about yourself and your passion for the program you have applied for.
2D Animation & Digital Art (Required)

Email a portfolio of the following 13 original drawings to your Program Advisor:

5 realistic drawings (Ideally these drawings have shading and detail)
1 perspective drawing of a room in your home (normal eye level angle of view)
2 drawings of animals
2 drawings of a person you know
3 character design drawings
Your own character design in 3 different action poses
5 additional drawings at your discretion you choose! (Best to choose drawings that you already have that demonstrate a range of artistic abilities and style)
English is the language of instruction at Centre for Arts and Technology. International students, regardless of country of origin or citizenship, are required to demonstrate English language competence as part of the Centre's admission requirements. Applicants who live in a country where English is not the language of majority or students whose primary language is not English are expected to submit test results within one of the following recognized testing-providers and may be asked to complete a telephone or video call interview.

TOEFL score of 68 Internet-Based Testing (IBT)
TOEFL score of 190 Computer-Based (CBT)
TOEFL score of 520 Paper-Based (PBT)
TOEIC score of 700
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) Level B1
IELTS Band 6.0
Canadian Test of English for Scholars &, Trainees (CanTest) Minimum 4.0 in each component
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Minimum C Grade
Pearson Test of English Minimum 58%
Canadian Language Benchmark Examination (CLB) Minimum score of 7
Duolingo score of 95-100 or greater

Tuition CAD 23,520

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