BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Media Arts in 3D Computer Animation in Vancouver Canada | Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
24,748
(c. USD17,743.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Emily Carr stands as British Columbia's sole institution providing a bachelor's degree in 3D and computer-generated animation. Recognized globally among elite animation programs and as Western Canada's premier offering, our 3D Computer Animation program delivers exceptional training in this dynamic field. The 3D Computer Animation Major equips students with comprehensive industry-ready skills through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on studio work, spanning design history to cutting-edge visual effects.
Participants develop expertise in digital animation methods including 3D modeling, texturing, color grading, lighting, and rendering. The curriculum also emphasizes character animation, cinematic storytelling, and production processes, culminating in each student producing their own thesis film.
Students refine their artistic abilities under the guidance of leading industry professionals. This forward-thinking program fosters collaborations with international partners across diverse media sectors including film production, game design, and academic research. The rigorous curriculum prepares graduates to launch careers as animators, digital artists, or independent filmmakers, with each student completing a professional-quality animated short that demonstrates their technical mastery and creative perspective.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To meet our minimum requirements for admission to any of our undergraduate programs, you need to have graduated from grade 12 secondary school, have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 (C+ or 67%), and have completed 5 grade 12 subjects from the selection of BC Ministry approved courses below (or their equivalents if you completed school internationally or in a province other than British Columbia):
English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 'C'
Accepted Language Arts subjects
Two other grade 12 academic courses
Mathematics courses
Science
Social Studies
Languages
Two grade 12 elective courses
All elective courses must be grade 12 and can be Ministry Approved, Board Approved or locally developed.
Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
Arts Education
International Baccalaureate (IB)
3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level subjects. A minimum requirement of 24 points is recommended to be considered for admission.
Other international applicants
Completion of the highest level of secondary education available in your home country, in a program leading directly to university entrance. You require at least a C+ (67) average in the five courses that most closely match the British Columbia requirements.
Accepted English Language Proficiency Tests
TOEFL - Minimum of 84 out of 120 total points including a minimum score in each of the four skills; Speaking 20/30, Reading 20/30, Writing 18/30, and Listening 20/30.
IELTS - Minimum band 6.5, with no component less than 6.0
Tuition
CAD
24,748