Welcome to the Associate in Arts Degree (Animation Production)

The Animation Program will prepare students for an entry-level position in the animation industry with emphasis in either computer or hand-drawn methods. The Associate Degrees are also designed to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. At the conclusion of their studies, all students will be prepared for entry-level positions in a number of fields (for example: video game design, television and motion picture production) requiring them to create animation, by either computer or hand-drawn methods, or a combination of the two. Classes include traditional drawn animation, character design, layout, storyboarding, 2-D computer animation, and 3-D computer animation.
We will teach you how to observe the world around you, and draw directly from life to gain inspiration for your characters and stories. You will also: Learn how to observe the world around you, drawing directly from life to gain inspiration for characters and stories.Discover how to think creatively and develop ideas through multiple stages, focusing on character development, narrative and performance.
Career Path
Animator, Concept artist, Game artist, Games developer, Graphic designer, Illustrator, VFX artist, Web designer

Eligibility

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below
1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.
If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availablility - Yes

Intakes

February, 2025

From May, 2024 to November, 2024

Open

June, 2025

From May, 2024 to March, 2025

Open

August, 2025

From May, 2024 to June, 2025

Open