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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Program Code: PBAAA
Full-Time | 4 yrs (8 semesters)
FACULTY OF ANIMATION, ARTS & DESIGN

Honours Bachelor of Animation

Sheridan began offering animation courses in 1971 and
weve been leaders in the field ever since.

Break into the industry via the program that

produces Academy Award winning animators.

Rigorous instruction Professional, hands-

in classical and
computer animation
Youll do cutting-edge 3D computer
animation at Sheridan, but a great animator
has to understand 2D principles of
movement, performance and expression.
Sheridans animation program stresses
the art and movement fundamentals
that underlie all animation, regardless
of technique.
on instruction and
creative freedom
Youll be taught by industry pros, using the same
techniques and tools that youll eventually need
in the workplace. Youll also create your own
scripts, characters and layouts, and produce
your own films.
From story pitch
to finished film
In your first two years of Sheridans
Animation program youll study the
principles of animation, learn the art of
storyboarding, and hone your life-drawing,
layout and painting skills. In Years 3 and 4
youll be making films. Youll learn the entire
process from start to finish working in 2D,
3D or stop motion.

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Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or
equivalent, including these required courses:
English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)
Career Opportunities
Employers regard our animators as the cream of the crop; Sheridan graduates routinely
plus go straight to work for top-flight studios and firms in feature films, television animation,
One senior-level Visual Arts credit at the M, gaming and advertising.
or Open Level
Four other Grade 12 subjects at the U or M level
Minimum 65% overall average
or
Two semesters of postsecondary education
including required courses with a minimum 65%
overall average
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of
previous academic achievement (the average of
their six highest senior-level credits, including
required courses), and the results of their portfolio
assessment. A portfolio review fee is required with
the submission.
Applicants who do not meet the admission
requirements for this program will be assessed
and advised individually and may be considered for
other, related programs.
Progression Policy
Academic progress in the program is based on
meeting the requirements of an internal academic
policy that outlines course and program grade
standards, as well as pre- and co-requisites.
Courses
This policy is distributed to students at the SOME OF THE COURSES YOU CAN EXPECT TO TAKE IN YOUR PROGRAM
commencement of the program.
Animation Principles Introduction to Dimensional Drawing
Sheridan has been granted a consent by the
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to Composition and Rhetoric Introduction to Life Drawing
offer this applied degree for a further five-year term
starting July 19, 2013. Sheridan will ensure that all Introduction to Digital Tools Story Development
students admitted to the Bachelor of Animation
program during the period of consent will have
the opportunity to complete the program within
a reasonable time frame. Prospective students
are responsible for satisfying themselves that the
program and the degree will be appropriate to
their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, Note: See website for specific terms and course listings.
professional licensing bodies, or other educational
institutions).
Refer to the website for full admission
requirements.

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