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    Program facts

    Okanagan College
    Kelowna, Canada
    • Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
    • Duration
      2 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      31,896 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      September

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    Program Overview

    What Okanagan College says about their program:
    "The two-year Animation diploma program focuses on drawing, design and the principles and techniques of traditional and digital character animation. There is an optional Co-op work term offered between year 1 and year 2 of the program subject to industry availability.


    Features include a state of the art classroom in the new Innovation Centre in downtown Kelowna, the latest technology in the field of digital animation, and comprehensive drawing classes taught by industry professionals to develop artistic skills, technical dexterity and creative thinking. Industry standard production scenarios and professional practices mimic the production pipeline. Core courses include 2D, digital 2D and 3D animation, life drawing, character design, storyboard and layout design. Animation history, communications and an introduction to business functions are also studied."

    Admissions requirements

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    • Applicants must be 18 years of age, or turn 18 during their first semester. Applicants who are 17 years of age may be admitted if they have completed British Columbia Grade 12 or equivalent, or if they wish to study for the summer session only
    • B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent

    English proficiency

    • IELTS: 6.5, Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6
    • TOEFL: 79
    • PTE Academic: 58, Enabling Skills 55, Communicative Skills 55
    • Duolingo: 110

    English proficiency waivers

    • Studies Completed in a Recognised English-speaking Country
    • UG/PG degree taught in English

    English tests might not be required for students in countries where English is an official language. Please contact our advisors to get more information

    Documents required

    • Application form
    • Application fee
    • Academic transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Copy of your valid passport
    • Proof of English proficiency

    Fees and funding

    Funding

    Okanagan College President’s Entrance Scholarships

    • Amount: CAD$5,000
    • Requirements: For students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a full 100% courseload.

    Okanagan College Community Spirit Awards

    • Amount: CAD$1,000
    • Requirements: For students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.

    Okanagan College Board of Governors Entrance Awards

    • Amount: CAD$1,000
    • Requirements: For students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: from CAD$12,877 to CAD$31,896 per year

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