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LAUNCH YOUR CAREER AT VANCOUVER'S TOP 3D ANIMATION SCHOOL

APPLY NOW Become a 3D artist at Vancouver's best animation school. Learn character design, computer animation, rigging, and more with courses led by working industry mentors. Earn your diploma in 12 months and start working in the 3D animation, CGI, and VFX industry.

3D ANIMATION PROGRAM

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3D ANIMATION COURSE AND PROGRAM CONTENT

The 3D Animation Program will launch your exciting career in the 3D animation industry. Learn 3D modeling, animation, character design, and more through hands-on exercises and advanced industry mentorship. Earn your diploma in 3D Animation in just 12-months and graduate with a career-ready portfolio designed to catch the attention of major Vancouver studios.

During the program, you’ll get to know your instructors and mentors on a personal level. Work with them one-on-one to develop your style, ethics, and goals. With their guidance, 3D Animation Program alumni have found immediate employment with studios including ZOIC, Industrial Light and Magic, Method Studios, and other leading animation studios. With over $4 billion in direct spending and over 42,000 direct film industry jobs, Vancouver is the hottest city to work in 3D animation.

EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO EMPLOYMENT

The 3D Animation Program will teach you Maya, Nuke, ZBrush, Arnold, and other industry-standard animation tools. This software and the projects you complete will allow you to build the most stunning portfolio possible, and advanced industry mentorship will allow you to build a reel designed to catch the attention of leading employers in the field.

Studio visits and networking events will provide you with even more support, allowing you to build contacts that will ensure your success in the animation industry. Even after graduation, we’ll continually provide you with job opportunities and career support, and our doors remain open if you ever need advice or resources.

3D ANIMATION GRADUATE CAREER PATHS

Immediate employment opportunities for graduates may include 3D Animator, Render Wrangler, 3D Modeler Character Modeler, Environment Modeler, Texture Artist, and a host of other positions. Many InFocus animation students have been hired within days of graduation, and with nearly 90% of our alumni finding work in their field of study, you could be next.

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

To be accepted into the 3D Animation Program, students must:

  • Meet the terms of InFocus Film School’s English Proficiency Policy
  • If under the age of 19, submit proof of successful completion of grade 12 (or equivalent)

START DATES

Spring 2021: April 19, 2021– April 15, 2022

Fall 2021: September 20, 2021 – September 16, 2022

PROGRAM COSTS

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FIND IMMEDIATE WORK AS A 3D ANIMATOR

ALUMNI SUCCESS STORIES

Warren was hired by Method Studios immediately after graduating and has since worked on films such as Avengers: Infinity War and Aquaman.

Warren Y.

Less than a week after graduation, Pam joined the team of an epic sci-fi series, Space Command. She’s now working at Zoic, the studios behind Game of Thrones, The 100, and other exciting series.

Pam K.

Shortly after graduating Adam was hired as a 3D animator by Snowball, a major studio in Toronto doing work for NBC, Sci-Fi Channel, BBC, and more.

Adam D.

Jesse was hired the same day he graduated from InFocus Film School and is now working with Streetside Productions as a junior compositor.

Jesse A.

After graduation, Jake was quickly snapped up as a 3D surfacing artist by Mainframe Studios and is now working on series like Ratchet & Clank and Madagascar: A Little Wild.

Jake D.

BECOME A STUDENT

BECOME A STUDENT

STUDIOS THAT HAVE HIRED OUR ALUMNI

LEARN FROM VFX + ANIMATION PROS

You’ll be taught by some of the most accomplished animators and visual effects artists Vancouver has to offer. Our mentors are actively working in the industry and have credits that range from big-budget blockbusters such as Harry Potter and The Avengers to TV Series like Stranger Things and Game of Thrones.

SELAM KANTARCI

Selman is an animator and 3D modeler working with the Moving Picture Company

Credits Include: Pokemon: Detective Pikachu, Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil, Sonic the Hedgehog, Cats, Madagascar: All Hail King Julien, and more

ODEMARIS BURGOS

Odemaris is a Rotoscopy and Paint Artist who has worked for studios including Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and Magic.

Credits Include: Stranger Things, The Predator, The Hunger Games, Game of Thrones, X-Men, The Jungle Book, Death Note, Cosmos, and more.

DARVIN MANWAH

Darvin is the Compositing Supervisor at Side Street Post and a VFX producer. Over his 10 year career he has worked on over 80 Films and TV series.

Credits Include: Spectral, Once Upon A Time, Legion, The 100, Arrow, and many more.

STUDENT WORK: YOUR PORTFOLIO TO SUCCESS

 
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TERM 1: LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS

This term introduces you to the fundamentals of 3D Animation. Introductory 3D animation classes in Autodesk Maya teach you movement and emotion, and modelling fundamentals show you how to shape simple shapes into characters and creatures. Gain knowledge in design as well as storytelling, as you complete a series of 3D based projects using industry-standard techniques and workflows.

TERM 2: MASTER ADVANCED SKILLS

Deepen your knowledge by taking on bigger projects, learning advanced character design and model rigging concepts. In addition to normal classes, weekly one-on-one mentorship with high-level professionals will make your projects stand out, and help you to choose a key focus of either 3D animation or 3D modeling. Begin to development of your demo reel, implementing ideas and concepts that will guide you towards your ideal industry career path.

TERM 3: SPECIALIZE AND SUCCEED

This final stretch will allow you to hyperfocus on the production of your demo reel in a simulated studio environment. Increased mentorship will cover a multitude of different techniques, programs, and cinematic styles to help build the perfect reel to take into the workforce. Tours of local studios will provide insight into the industry, and networking events will give you the contacts to quickly find work upon graduation. Upon graduation, you’ll have advanced skills, a polished demo reel, a broad network, and a 3D Animation diploma to ensure your success in your new career.

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EDUCATION PATHWAY

We have partnered with Langara College to offer an educational pathway program for graduates of InFocus’ 3D Animation + Visual Effects Program. This agreement allows InFocus graduates to directly enter the second year of studies at Langara’s Advanced Visual Effects Program and opens up the option of Post Graduate Work Permits for international students.

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LEARN FROM LEADING 3D INDUSTRY PROS

SELMAN KANTARCI

Selman is an animator and 3D modeler working with the Moving Picture Company

Credits Include: Pokemon: Detective Pikachu, Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil, Sonic the Hedgehog, Cats, Madagascar: All Hail King Julien, and more

SHAUN MCLELLAN

Shaun is a Houdini Effects Technical Director specializing in Fluid, Pyro and Crowd Simulation Effects.

Credits Include: Aquaman, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu, A Wrinkle in Time, Justice League, Maleficent 2, The New Mutants, and more.

ODEMARIS BURGOS

Odemaris is a Rotoscopy and Paint Artist who has worked for studios including Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and Magic.

Credits Include: Stranger Things, The Predator, The Hunger Games, Game of Thrones, X-Men, The Jungle Book, Death Note, Cosmos, and more.

CHRIS RYAN

Chris is a CG Supervisor and senior technical director with over 25 years of experience in the film, television, and games industry.

Credits Include: Black Panther, Snowpiercer, Watchmen, Pirates of the Caribbean, X-Men, The Interview, and more.

DARVIN MANWAH

Darvin is the Compositing Supervisor at Side Street Post and a VFX producer. Over his 10 year career he has worked on over 80 Films and TV series.

Credits Include: Spectral, Once Upon A Time, Legion, The 100, Arrow, and many more.

You’ll be taught by some of the most accomplished animators and visual effects artists Vancouver has to offer. Our mentors are actively working in the industry and have credits that range from big-budget blockbusters such as Harry Potter and The Avengers to TV Series like Stranger Things and Game of Thrones.

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