15 Computer Animation Preparatory Programs

Our 12-month Motion & Graphic Design diploma program is tailored for aspiring motion designers and visual artists eager to bring digital designs to life through movement. Students build expertise in essential areas of motion design, including graphic design, typography, concept development, and storyboarding. They learn to construct narratives and engage audiences through dynamic visuals.

Our 12-month 3D Animation, VFX & 3D Modeling diploma program is designed for aspiring CG artists passionate about creating lifelike animations, stunning visual effects, and intricate 3D models for the film, gaming, and entertainment industries. This program, led by industry veterans with real-world experience, emphasizes a solid grounding in computer graphics fundamentals before advancing into the specialized techniques used in Hollywood VFX and blockbuster animations.

A career in Animation takes a passion for creativity, imagination and artistic ability. Fanshawe’s two-year Animation diploma program will give you the skills you need for a dynamic, exciting career in film and game animation. Study in the heart of London’s digital media hub, building on your classical art skills using cutting-edge, industry-standard technology and software - just like the professionals do.

Diploma provides a hands-on introduction to the process of animation in film, design and games through art and practice.Get hands-on with the design and development of characters and worlds – from concept to finished art – and create arresting graphical motion and believable character performances with a Diploma of Creative Arts (Animation). Be introduced to drawing and visualization techniques, learn traditional techniques and cutting-edge motion design and acquire the core skills and tools required for 3D modeling and animation.

You create the future with this one-year foundation level animation course. You'll be introduced to the fundamentals of animation, 3D modelling, and pre-production, as well as the intricacies of 2D animation. This course serves as the perfect starting point for launching a successful career in Animation.

A unique opportunity to get closer to the universe of computer graphics and acquire general knowledge in its various segments such as: Animation, Concept Art, Special Effects (VFX), Games and Virtual Reality (VR). Learning takes place during the development of a series of projects, that is, the student will “learn by doing”, in a 100% practical and interdisciplinary way. The program was created for the student who is interested in the subject, but has little or no experience and would like to become a professional in the area or change careers.

This program is designed to elevate an artist's existing skills in CG Art, identify their area of specialization, and help them build a stand-out portfolio.

This new and innovative hybrid Houdini program teaches you the essential skills of CG Art remotely before joining one of the most vibrant Film and Games communities to develop an industry-focused portfolio in Canada.

Held entirely online, this short and intensive program allows students to grasp the fundamentals of CG art. A great stepping stone to more advanced education, this program helps newer artists identify which part of the industry they'd like to specialize in.

Our signature online program teaches essential CGI skills, real-world software, and production workflows. Students will finish with a portfolio that showcases their area of expertise, helping them launch an exciting career in Film & Games.

Perfect for artists with previous experience in CG, this program is designed to elevate existing skills, identify a specialization, and help students build an industry-ready portfolio.

Designed for those with very advanced skills in CG. This intense, interactive online program pushes artists to develop an industry-ready portfolio while helping them build the connections necessary to take their career to the next level.

Master both the fundamentals and advanced techniques of CG remotely before heading to the Think Tank Campus for an immersive, portfolio-focused term.

This innovative, online Houdini program teaches artists with no experience in CG how to develop complex VFX sequences.

Game Artist - a cornerstone in Futuregames and the Swedish games industry.