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Our faculty, recognized with awards and industry experience, will equip you with the technical abilities and hands-on expertise to enter the media field fully prepared.
Fanshawe's animation curriculum teaches you to craft, develop, and bring to life characters, objects, and settings across multiple platforms including gaming, television, cinema, and digital media. You'll gain skills to contribute to animation project planning and execution while operating efficiently within a digital production workflow. Hone your storytelling craft as you produce, refine, and deliver animated sequences while applying performance principles to artistic animation.
After graduation, you'll be prepared for roles in film and game animation such as Animator, Compositor, 3D Modeler, Character Rigger, Layout Specialist, or Production Support. You'll graduate with a professional demo reel or portfolio that showcases your creative vision while meeting industry standards.
Completing the Animation diploma program provides graduates with thorough knowledge of core animation principles and production methods through extensive practical exercises. Students gain insight into both the artistic and technical aspects of animation production, building foundational skills for creating and animating characters, props, and environments across gaming, broadcast, film, and digital platforms. The program develops traditional art competencies while training students in professional-grade animation tools and industry-standard software. Graduates also learn to support animation project planning and execution as collaborative members of a production team.
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation
English Language Requirements: