Requirements
- Application Form
- Application Fee / Seat Registration Fee
- Academic Transcipts: Completion of High School, GED, Adult High School diploma or equivalent experience. Transcripts must indicate successful completion of high school, post-secondary program, diploma or degree (if any), or have supporting documents that indicate completion. NOTE: A conditional acceptance can be granted for those who have yet to complete high school. We ask that you submit a copy of most recent transcripts.
- Profile Letter: This is a one or two-page letter describing you, your background, your ambitions/goals/career objectives and reasons you feel McKenzie College is the right school for you.
- Proof of English Proficiency: applicant's English proficiency test results or English language school transcripts.
- Portfolio/ Resume
- The successful completion of the Visual Arts Foundation program.
Features
- Life drawing
- Principles of animation
- 2D & 3D animation
- Character animation
- Storyboarding
- Advanced character design
- Advanced background design
- 3D modelling
- Texturing
- 3D camera, lighting & rendering
Career Paths
- Small Business Owner
- Freelance Artist
- Cartoonist
- 2D Animator
- 3D Animator
- Character Modeler
- Commercial Artist
- Game Producer
- Concept Artist
The TV & Game Animation program at McKenzie College is a 10-month diploma course that prepares students for careers in TV and video game animation. It covers essential skills like 2D and 3D animation, character and background design, and storyboarding.
Students learn in a collaborative environment, focusing on creating convincing character movements and acting. Graduates are ready for roles such as animators, modelers, and texture artists in today's animation markets.
Yes, successful completion of the Visual Arts Foundation program is required to ensure students have the fundamental art skills needed for the diploma program.
Yes, McKenzie College understands that students may need to work part-time while attending the program.
Graduates can pursue careers as 2D and 3D animators, character modelers, texture artists, and more in TV and video game animation industries.
Yes, various scholarships are available for those who wish to apply.