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School of Media Studies & Information Technology

2012/2013 Program Availability

North
Fall:
Open
Type:
Advanced Diploma
Campus: North
Program Code:
11521
Length:

Six semesters, beginning in September

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Terry Posthumus, program co-ordinator | 416.675.6622 ext. 4942 | terry.posthumus@humber.ca
  • Our Program

    With Humber’s 3D Animation, Art and Design diploma, you can develop well-rounded knowledge and skills that will include strong art and animation abilities and a solid understanding of the latest computer animation technologies, based input from industry advisors. Learn the way the pros work – use the same software and tools used by industry professionals to transform creative thoughts into compelling images and design.

    Develop a blend of the most relevant digital and analog art skills, and an understanding of the creative and technical processes involved. Become familiar with the theories of art and put them into practice as you learn to draw, visualize and effectively apply colour principles. Translate your traditional art and design skills into models of characters, objects, scenes and virtual worlds. Build skills in cinematography so that story continuity and believability become the hallmarks of your productions.

    Go beyond the surface impression of moving objects to get to the heart of 3D animation – telling an engaging story that captures the hearts and minds of your audience.

  • Your Career

    Pour your creative ideas and your technical skills into a dynamic career in the fast-evolving field of 3D animation, where your chances to progress are only as limited as your imagination. The rapid advancement in computer technology, combined with skyrocketing global demand for animated entertainment for cable and satellite TV and the Internet, has led to a surge in career opportunities for those who have the expertise to tell effective stories and create compelling digital characters and worlds in 3D.

    You can steer your 3D animation career into the growing movie industry, which last year enjoyed international box office receipts sales of $31.8 billion – an all-time high, and an eight per cent increase over the year before. As well, in 2009, 18 of the top 25 films were partially or fully animated. Canada’s piece of the action in animation production is also growing, having reached $188 million last year – a 10.6 per cent increase over 2009 – and created 39 3D films, compared to 20 the year before. If you’re more interested in gaming then you’re also in luck. Over 2009/2010 the global gaming industry earned $60.4 billion – an amount that’s expected to increase to $70.1 billion by 2015.

    Enjoy the excitement of a vibrant industry where innovation rules, new ideas are appreciated and opportunities for advancement are plenty. Apply your talent, skills and ingenuity to creating everything from special effects for live-action and animated films to broadcast graphics for games, television and commercials. Or, pursue roles in CGI, character animation, lighting, rigging, rendering or technical directing.

  • Admission Requirement

    Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status

    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U).

    • If English is not your first language, refer to the English Language Proficiency

    • Policy in this publication

    • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above

    • Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application

    • Attendance at an interview to present a portfolio, which should consist of:

      • 10 pieces of recent work – drawings, paintings, crafts, or sculpture

      • completion of an essay (topic assigned at session), which will be assessed for English proficiency

    Mail-in portfolios will be accepted from applicants living 200 kilometres or more from Humber. Please do not send original artwork as it cannot be returned

    Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.

    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

  • Fees

    The 2011/2012 fee for two semesters was

    • domestic $6,120.74
    • international $12,200.

    Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2011/2012 academic year.

    Fees are subject to change.

    For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.

    Additional Costs
    Additional Costs

    Approximately $1,500 per year for books and supplies.

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