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Fanshawe College

  • Public University, Estd 1967
  • London, Ontario
  • 3 Courses
HomeUniversities in CanadaFanshawe CollegeGraduate Certificate - 3D Animation & Character Design

Graduate Certificate - 3D Animation & Character Design

  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • IntakeFall: September 2025

Course Description

  • Fanshawe College's 3D Animation and Character Design program is an 8-month graduate certificate designed for students to hone previous multimedia skills into a valued and sought-after skill in the job market
  • Students will animate their ideas for game engines/development by life drawing and storyboarding, 3D design modelling, texture mapping and lighting, character design, video editing and audio effects creation
  • Students will also develop creative concepts while learning to plan and manage projects
  • Graduates are prepared to work as a 3D animator, character designer, effects artist, storyboard artist and level designers for the film, video, computer animation and game industries
  • Graduates are also employed with companies creating television commercials, industrial and commercial videos and educational material, in addition to architecture and real estate design and promotion

Start Dates and Fees

Course fees are indicative and should be viewed as an estimate. Connect with a counsellor to get an accurate figure for your course fees!

Duration1 Year
1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 16478.64
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2025
Summer: May 2025
Winter: January 2026
Other Costs
Accommodation :1712.00
Rent & Utilities :986.00
Food :494.00
Transport :123.00
Total :CAD 3315

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements
  • A College Diploma, or College Advanced Diploma, or College Graduate Certificate in:
    - Multi Media Design and Production OR
    - Interactive Media Design and Production OR
    - Interactive Media Design OR
    - Visual Arts OR
    - Broadcasting - Television OR
    - Interactive Media Specialist OR
    - Advanced Multimedia OR
    - Broadcast Television - Digital Post-Production OR
    - Advanced Filmmaking OR
    - Visual Effects and Editing for Contemporary Media OR
    - Graphic Design OR
    - Game - Design
    OR
    A Degree in Fine Arts, Media or Design
    OR
    An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College
    OR
    A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above and completion of a portfolio
Additional Requirements
  • Application deposit fee
  • Scanned copies of high school certificates and degrees
  • English language test scores
English Language Requirements
  • IELTS : 6.50
    An overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • SpecializationDigital arts
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 16478.64
  • Intake
    Fall: September 2025
    Summer: May 2025
    Winter: January 2026
  • Application FeesN/A
  • Exam Score
    IELTS 6.50
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