Graduate Certificate - Certificate [1 Years]
$12,031 /Yr On-campus full_time

Graduate Certificate 3D Animation and Character Design

  • Fanshawe College offers a Graduate Certificate in 3D Animation and Character Design program with a duration of 1 year.
  • This course is offered on a full-time and day-time basis studies are available for this program.
  • Fanshawe College is regionally ranked 103rd in Canadian universities and 6256 among the top global universities.
  • Fanshawe College has a higher acceptance rate compared to other Canadian colleges.
  • Characters are the heart of every game, video, or marketing campaign.
  • With the 3D Animation and Character Design program, students will hone their previous multi-media 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 modeling, texture mapping, and lighting, character design, video editing, and audio effects creation.
  • Students will be prepared to work as a 3D animator, character designer, effects artist, storyboard artist, and level designer for the film, video, animation, and game industries. Student's skills will help them land jobs with companies creating television commercials, industrial and commercial videos, and educational material.
  • The Employment rate of  Fanshawe College is 90.3%.
  • The average salary after completing this course is 45,914 USD.
  • The total student population at Fanshawe is more than 21,000 students (full-time) of which over 2,400 are international students.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $11645
Other Fees $386
Total Fees $12031

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.0 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 79 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 53 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 130 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants have a two or three-year College Diploma, or a Degree (minimum 'B' average or cumulative 3.0 GPA).
  • A Degree in Fine Arts, Media or Design.
  • A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent and completion of a portfolio.
  • 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, etc.

Indian Student Eligibility: 

  • Students have a diploma degree from an accredited program or equivalent degree in the field of engineering.
  • Students have a minimum of 4 major subjects in 12th Grade, including English, with an average of 70% and no course less than 65%.

Work Experience:

  • Applicants have five years of work experience in the management field.
  • Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.