Bachelor of Animation Sheridan [1, 1 ed.]

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Honours Bachelor of Animation

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree | 4 years Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville)

Break into the industry via the program that produces Academy Award winning animators. Professional, hands-on instruction and creative freedom In our Animation degree program, you’ll learn from industry professionals, using the same techniques and tools that you'll eventually need in the workplace. Using state-of-the-art software and hardware, you’ll create your own stories, designs, characters and layouts, and produce your own films.

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From story pitch to finished film Sheridan’s animation program emphasizes classical principles of animation in a variety of forms, including 2D digital, 3D and stop motion. You’ll learn the art of storyboarding and hone your life drawing, layout and digital painting skills. Working collaboratively or individually on productions, you’ll have the opportunity to explore all aspects of animation filmmaking.

Career connections After Year 3, you’ll gain professional experience during a three-month work placement. And at our annual Industry Day, employers will fly in from across North America to meet you, see your work and conduct interviews.

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Admission Requirements

Career Opportunities

Program Eligibility

Employers regard our animators as the cream of the crop; Sheridan graduates routinely go straight to work for top-flight studios and firms in feature films, television animation, gaming and advertising.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses: English, Grade 12 (ENG4U) plus One Visual Arts credit (Grade 11 or 12 U, M or O level or equivalent postsecondary credit course) Four other Grade 12 subjects (U or M) Minimum 65% overall average or

Courses SOME OF THE COURSES YOU CAN EXPECT TO TAKE IN YOUR PROGRAM Animation Principles

Character Design

Composition and Rhetoric

Introduction to Digital Tools

Introduction to Life Drawing

Story Development

Two semesters of postsecondary education including required English (ENG4U) or equivalent and Visual Arts course listed above with a minimum 65% overall average

Portfolio Applicants are required to submit a portfolio. The detailed portfolio requirements including due date and submission instructions will be posted in your Sheridan Application Portal. Please note that there is a portfolio assessment fee. Sample portfolio instructions for reference purposes only are also available.

Applicant Selection Eligible applicants are selected based on previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including the required courses listed above), plus the results of their portfolio. Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.

English Language Proficiency All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements.

Progression Policy Academic progress in the program is based on meeting the requirements of an internal academic policy that outlines course and program grade standards, as well as pre- and corequisites. This policy is distributed to students at the commencement of the program.

How to apply: 5 easy steps

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Find your program

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Check the admission requirements

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Apply online

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Submit your documentation

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Accept your offer

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Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).

Visit us! Come say hello and get a feel for your future! We offer: Campus Tours (in-person & virtual) Open Houses in the Spring and Fall Weekly webinars Appointments with Career Advisers experience.sheridancollege.ca

Refer to the website for full admission requirements.