Red Deer,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation and Visual Effects in Red Deer Canada | Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic
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Red Deer Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
25,769
(c. USD18,495.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Master the tools, techniques, and artistic abilities needed to build a successful career in Animation and Visual Effects. You'll work with industry-standard software on your personal high-performance workstation while learning from experienced instructors with varied creative and professional backgrounds.
Our curriculum follows the complete 3D production workflow, providing practical training at each phase—from concept development to final rendering—through diverse courses covering storyboarding, layout, design, color scripting, modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, and VFX. This comprehensive approach lets you discover different specialties while honing your strongest skills.
During your final year, you'll create a professional demo reel, prepare for industry opportunities, or even launch your career at a studio. You'll receive continuous guidance from our expert instructors and industry mentors throughout your journey.
What sets this program apart is its dual focus on extensive learning and specialized training in studio animation techniques, all within a dynamic, collaborative animation lab setting.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. If you completed your studies outside of Alberta, please visit our International Course Equivalencies webpage for equivalencies from a variety of countries around the world.
Students applying to Animation and Visual Effects must have a minimum average of 60% in: ELA 30-1 or higher, or equivalent
And a minimum 50% in an additional Group A, B, or C course or a 5-credit Advanced CTS course.
Group A - Aboriginal Studies 30, English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1, Social Studies 30-1, Language 30 or 35 (other than English)
Group B - Art 30, Art 31, Band 35, Choir 35, Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 35, Performing Arts 35A
Note: Other 5-credit Fine Arts and/or Advanced Level CTS courses may be considered.
Group C - Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30
Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)
Group D - Five credits of course work at the 30, 33 or 35 level
Two 3-credit subjects at the 30 level (excluding Special Projects)
Note: Some courses can be considered Group D subjects if a higher level of the same subject has not fulfilled a Group A, B or C admission requirement (i.e., French Language Arts 30-2, Social Studies 30-2, Mathematics 30 Applied).
English Language Proficiency
 
- IELTS Academic - 6.5 with at least 5.5 on each band score
- TOEFL - 83 iBT 557 PBT
- CAEL - 60 with at least 55 on each band score
- MET - 61 with at least 58 on each band score
- PTE – 59 with at least 56 on each band score
- Duolingo English Test - 115-125
- Oxford - 7 Overall
Tuition
CAD
25,769