Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation and Visual Effects

Red Deer Polytechnic

Acquire the tools, technology, and creative skills essential for a thriving career in the Animation and Visual Effects industry. Gain access to industry-relevant software on your dedicated high-end workstation and receive instruction from seasoned professionals with diverse creative and professional expertise. Our program mirrors the 3D production pipeline, offering hands-on experiences at every stage, from initial concept to the final render, through a wide range of courses, including storyboarding, layout, design, colour scripts, modeling and sculpting, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, and visual effects. This breadth allows you to explore multiple specializations within the field while developing expertise where you shine. In your fourth year of the program, you'll craft your own demo reel, prepare for industry employment, or even get started on your career at a studio. Our experienced instructors and industry professionals will guide and mentor you all along the way. This program is unique, emphasizing both breadth and depth of learning in studio animation processes and immersing you in a highly-collaborative animation lab environment.