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Are you interested in pursuing a career in one of the many fields related to 3D animation and visual effects?
Our program mirrors the 3D production pipeline, offering hands-on experiences at every stage, from initial concept to the final render, through a wide range of courses, including storyboarding, layout, design, colour scripts, modeling and sculpting, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, and visual effects. This breadth allows you to explore multiple specializations within the field while developing expertise where you shine.
In your fourth year of the program, you'll craft your own demo reel, prepare for industry employment, or even get started on your career at a studio. Our experienced instructors and industry professionals will guide and mentor you all along the way.
This program is unique, emphasizing both breadth and depth of learning in studio animation processes and immersing you in a highly-collaborative animation lab environment.
Work-integrated Learning
In your third year, you'll enroll in a projects course, collaborating with peers on a real-world project, all while receiving guidance from an instructor. Fourth-year learning integrates work and learning even more, offering students the opportunity to work in-studio on their own projects or to learn through employment in industry.
Related Careers
3D Character Animator
VFX Artist
Compositor
Layout Artist
Modelers
Rigging Technical Director (TD)
Storyboard Artist
Shading/Texture Artist
Lighting Technical Director
Previs Artist
Visual Effects Supervisor
Storyboard Artist
Educator
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected May 2025
Start date
Expected September 2025
School of Arts and Education
Red Deer College, 100 College Boulevard,
Alberta (AB),
T4N 5H5, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected May 2025
Start date
Expected September 2025
School of Arts and Education
Red Deer College, 100 College Boulevard,
Alberta (AB),
T4N 5H5, Canada
Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups.
Have completed your high school education outside of Alberta.
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation and Visual Effects program at Red Deer Polytechnic requires applicants to meet minimum academic requirements.
Academic Requirements
Students applying to Animation and Visual Effects must have a minimum average of 60% in: ELA 30-1 or higher, or equivalent
And a minimum 50% in an additional Group A, B, or C course or a 5-credit Advanced CTS course.
Group A - Aboriginal Studies 30, English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1, Social Studies 30-1, Language 30 or 35 (other than English)
Group B - Art 30, Art 31, Band 35, Choir 35, Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 35, Performing Arts 35A
Note: Other 5-credit Fine Arts and/or Advanced Level CTS courses may be considered.
Group C - Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30
Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)
Group D - Five credits of course work at the 30, 33 or 35 level
Two 3-credit subjects at the 30 level (excluding Special Projects)
Note: Some courses can be considered Group D subjects if a higher level of the same subject has not fulfilled a Group A, B or C admission requirement (i.e., French Language Arts 30-2, Social Studies 30-2, Mathematics 30 Applied).
English Language Proficiency
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
RDP offers students with industry-relevant programming, fostering applied research opportunities and close industry ties.
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