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Diploma in 2D and 3D Character Animation Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts) Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts), Canada

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CAD 36750

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Studying animation at VanArts places your focus specifically on character animation through body mechanics and performance, and strong foundation training in modeling, lighting, character building and story/visual language.

Choose your stream: 2D (using ToonBoom's HARMONY) or 3D (using MAYA). Both softwares are the industry standard for work in animated feature films and TV series.

This is a full-time intensive program with classes every weekday for an entire 12 months. It can be taken in-person on our Vancouver campus, or fully online from anywhere in the world.

If you want to be a professional CHARACTER ANIMATOR, this is where you belong.

Skills You Will Learn:
Character animation & storyboarding

  •  Body mechanics, pantomime, dialogue, & performance
  •  Harmony (2D) or Maya (3D)
  •  Adobe Photoshop & Premiere
  •  Life drawing
  •  Short film & demo reel production
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2026, Sep 2025, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 68
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 54
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 90.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

6 IELTS Score
68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

36750

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
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20635 Per year

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Scholarships

VanArts is offering a 50% scholarship on tuition fees, providing significant financial support to deserving students. This generous scholarship aims to make quality education more accessible and affordable

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