Animation 3D - 373
OSAP Eligible
Overview
Program Highlights
- Taught by industry professionals.
- Bring stories and characters to life through cinematic animation.
What you'll learn
- Industry standard hardware and software.
- Transferable skills to entertainment, gaming, virtual reality (VR), commercial and industrial productions.
- Develop real-world industry production work practices.
- Business of art for profit.
- Pre-production skills:
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Writing skills to develop character and story structure.
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Figure drawing to develop strong drawing skills.
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Traditional drawing skills used for visual design of environments, characters, storyboards/animatics.
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Production skills:
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Laptop computer skills for digital construction, rigging and animating characters.
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Construction of props and environments with texture and lighting to complete the scene.
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Camera, rendering and editing techniques to create a finished production.
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Is Animation right for You?
Animation is an extremely competitive field and requires commitment and perseverance to be successful. If you are unsure if this is the right path for you, ask yourself:
- Do you enjoy animation?
- Are you technically minded and possess problem-solving skills?
- Do you enjoy being visually creative?
- Do you like to draw and are keen to learn new techniques?
- Do you have an aptitude for acting and storytelling?
Note: Nude Models
Nude models are an essential component in every Life Drawing course within the Animation 3D Advanced Diploma program. Students are required, as part of the curriculum, to study life drawing.
Program Length
3 academic years (periods of 8 months)
Important Academic Dates
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In the News: CHCH
Student Animations
Animation by Graham Stoltz
Animation by Lavio Ribeiro Fidelis Neto
Animation by Lokun Mike
Animation by Martin Melissa
Animation by Ryan Oneil Davis
Mohawk 3D Animation student Lavio Ribeiro Fidelis Neto has been announced as winner of the much coveted Ubisoft Toronto Live NEXT Awards, claiming 1st place winner in the Gameplay Animation category. Beating out all entrants from animation programs through out Ontario, Lavio will have a paid internship with Ubisoft Toronto. Ubisoft judge and Team Lead Animator Michael Rivera says Neto presents a great display of dynamic posing, body mechanics, and presentation of the character from start to finish, leading him to the first-place spot.
To view more of Lavio’s work please visit Lavio's artstation.
Admission
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Students are required to purchase a specified laptop computer with software and art supply materials for use in the program. Accepted applicants will be notified of details regarding hardware and software purchases to include a digital drawing tablet.
- Check out the Laptop Requirements under Additional Information for this program
Options are available for mature applicants.
Portfolio Submission
Preference will be given to applicants that submit a portfolio. Applicants who wish to submit a portfolio should follow the following guidelines
Note: Nude Models
Nude models are an essential component in every Life Drawing course within the Animation 3D Advanced Diploma program. Students are required, as part of the curriculum, to study life drawing.
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2022 - 2023 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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| Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $846.45 | $727.48 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Compulsory Program Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Domestic Tuition | $2,882.25 | $2,882.25 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $3,728.70 | $3,609.73 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $7,338.43 | |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Full Cost Breakdown
- Explore payment options
- Book costs for your program can be found through the Campus Store
2022 - 2023 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $8,770.00 | $8,770.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Per Semester | $9,220.00 | $9,145.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $18,365.00 | |
If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.
Additional Information
- View the Additional Information Tab for any additional costs
- Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)- Working on Campus
- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
Apply for Awards:
By submitting a Financial Assistance Profile every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.
Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:
Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.
- One-on-One Money Counselling
- Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
- Financial Resources and Calculators
- Events and Workshops
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
Click on the course title for a course description.
Note: Nude Models
Nude models are an essential component in every Life Drawing course within the Animation 3D Advanced Diploma program. Students are required, as part of the curriculum, to study life drawing.
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Produce a portfolio exhibit in front of an audience.
- Participate in real-world projects with partners both inside and outside the college, such as Alectra Utilities, and Mohawk College City School.
- Using state-of-the art software and hardware, learn the entire animation process from start to finish, including scriptwriting, preproduction (design, storyboarding, drawing skills, and cinematics) creating and rigging characters and 3D animation.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Director
- Scriptwriter
- Concept artist
- Character designer
- Prop designer
- Environment designer
- Storyboard artist
- Character modeller
- Character rigger
- Environment modeller
- Texture artist
- Animator
- Effects artist
- Compositing
Where you could work includes:
- Television animation production
- Feature film animation production
- Gaming industry
- Internet/Webisode
- Advertising /promotional
- Educational /instructional
- VR (Virtual reality)
- Architectural (Arc ViZ),
- Augmented reality
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. *
We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program. *
This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Earn a degree:
- Technological University of the Shannon - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation and Motion Design
See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional Software/Hardware requirements
Mohawk College makes every effort to keep all our educational costs to a minimum, these costs are subject to change. Additional costs may apply.
Note: Nude Models
Nude models are an essential component in every Life Drawing course within the Animation 3D Advanced Diploma program. Students are required, as part of the curriculum, to study life drawing.
Student Animation Art
View more at the Mohawk College Student Animation website
Faculty
Program Coordinator
Todd Jahnke
Faculty
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Before and after 3d sculpt by Justine
