Animation Portfolio

We all love animated films and characters, but the creation of animated films requires the meticulous construction of all visual and technical elements and keen perceptions of the world, with sensitivity, curiosity, analysis, and a passion to communicate in the visual and cinematic medium.

We are looking for an interest and passion for the visual arts, evidence of your ability to draw what you see and of your creative potential in the submission of an art portfolio to supplement GPA Academic scores in assessing your suitability to our program.

Submit all 6 required drawings that best demonstrate your observational skills and drawing approach.
Submit 1 animation gif (24-48 frames)
Submit up to 3 personal creative works that show a previous interest and commitment to the visual arts.
Submit 1 Creative Statement of your intentions for your future in the animation arts.
Sign the Equity Diversity and Inclusion statement
Please submit jpeg or pdf images and label with your name and a title/description, example:
- 1_firstname_lastname_Self_Portrait.jpg
- 2_firstname_lastname_Character_Pose.jpg
Create compressed format upload links – look to image for text

Drawings can be created digitally OR with traditional media, using a simple drawing pencil or pen on smooth paper. If no existing digital version is available, submit all traditional media artworks digitally using a good quality scanner to produce digital files from prints

Examples of your work submitted to the Animation program will be evaluated to determine potential aptitude and skills needed to succeed.
Only submit your very best work, as we are asking for "quality over quantity”.
In our assessment we are looking for potential over expertise.

Your academic GPA will also factor into our admissions requirement as Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and transferable skills, such as the ability to work independently and to participate in a team, good organizational skills, good work habits, and solid communication skills. It is also beneficial to have competent computer and technical skills.

Drawing of/Requirement:	Number of Drawings (or Document)	Examples/Suggestions/Notes:
Life/figure drawings	2	A hand, a self portrait, a person standing, a person sitting. Please draw from real life and not from photographs.
Hard surface object	1	A chair or bar stool, a bowl and a cup, a shoe or boot, a toaster, a vehicle
Environmental	2	One Interior, one Exterior. Draw these images from direct observation. Work freehand with pencil or pen on smooth paper. Avoid using rulers or depicting the subject from a flat perspective. Don’t just show one face of a building or one wall of a room. Express an idea or personal feeling you wish to communicate about the environment you have chosen or the elements within it.
Full body character pose	1 drawing with 1 reference image	Base your character on an existing character you love. Include a reference image of the established character your pose is based on.
Short Animation Gif	24 to 48 frames saved as gif	Create a (flipbook) between 24 to 48 drawings using any medium of your choice. If using drawing as your medium, no colour or shading is required. You can also use stop motion or 3D computer animation. Submissions should be converted to a gif (please see instructions on how to create a gif file)
Personal Work	Up to 3	Please submit up to 3 pieces of your personal work, be sure to include at least 1 sketchbook example that demonstrates your process of designing an image
Personal "Creative Statement"	Document	Please address the questions below: Why animation? Please tell us why you wish to pursue the study of animation. What do you hope to contribute to the field of animation upon graduation? How do you hope to benefit from attending Mohawk College? Why did you choose the personal artwork that you submitted? Why did you create this?

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Your Mohawk email address

OCAS Application Number

Are you an International Applicant?

Yes