BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Advanced 3D Animation and 3D Modelling in Richmond Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Richmond Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
36,984
(c. USD26,545.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Advanced 3D Animation and 3D Modeling program is an intensive two-year, full-time cohort experience centered on core principles of 3D animation and modeling. Participants will explore diverse specialization areas including character/creature animation, rigging, digital sculpting, texturing, and surfacing. The curriculum covers essential storytelling techniques through acting and visual composition, along with look development and introductory compositing concepts. Students gain foundational knowledge in pre-production and post-production workflows, critical evaluation methods, realistic project timelines, collaborative teamwork, interpersonal skills, and cross-departmental coordination within post-production pipelines. Instruction includes comprehensive training in industry-standard software, tools, and professional workflows, culminating in the creation of a professional demo reel showcasing animated sequences or still imagery.
3D animation coursework emphasizes fundamental animation principles while incorporating rigging techniques, basic scripting, cloth simulation, body mechanics, and character/object animation.
3D modeling classes teach cutting-edge industry methods for hard surface modeling, digital sculpting, and surface texturing.
Beginning with traditional drawing and sculpting observation, students transition these foundational skills into their 3D creations, environments, and animations. The program integrates look development, shading, and compositing fundamentals to produce refined final compositions.
This program is ideal for students demonstrating artistic aptitude or creative experience, with technical or software proficiency being an additional advantage.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Courses
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade whichever is higher for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade whichever is higher for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Tuition
CAD
36,984