Graduate Certificate – 3D Computer Animation (1391)

The 3D Computer Animation graduate certificate program helps students master all stages of the animation production pipeline for film, television, gaming, and digital media. Combining traditional design, figure drawing, and visual storytelling with modern 3D software and hardware tools (such as Maya, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine), students gain practical skills in character design, modeling, rigging, texturing, and environment creation. Throughout the program, students create customized 3D assets and animated projects to compile into a professional digital e-portfolio for the job market.

Academic Qualification: Undergraduate Diploma completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.