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Department of Animation

Sample animation design by a student

Industry professionals support students in developing their artistic skills, technical dexterity and creative thinking.

Program spotlight

The Animation Diploma program focuses on drawing, design and the principles and techniques of traditional and digital character animation. Students will have opportunities to use the latest technology in the field of digital animation in a state-of-the-art classroom in downtown Kelowna.

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Portfolio for admission

There are specific elements required in your portfolio to be considered for acceptance into the Animation Diploma program.

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Courses

Animation classes focus on applied learning: from pencil to digital, graduating professional artists and not just operators.

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Alumni insights

Dylan Losell an OC Animation alumni
Dylan's story from Toon Boom Harmony trial to learning animation

"Lectures taught us how to think critically and plan a shot properly."
Portrait of Amber Phillips
Amber's experience working between mediums of animation

"The Animation professors taught us how to be a great employee who gets invited back contract after contract."
Portrait of Ashlyn Schmautz
Building a career in animation with Ashlyn

"Seeing my name in the credits of my first show was incredibly rewarding."
Portrait of Austen Molloy
Austen's journey with the OC animation diploma

"It can be a grind, but it made me more than ready for the industry."
Portrait of Jess Tuason
Jess' story to becoming a storyboard artist

"You get to learn everything from 2D and 3D animation to character design and layout."
Portrait of Isabelle Stuetz by their workdesk
How Isabelle bridged creative interests through animation

"The program taught me how to work in a production on top of the essential drawing skills in the animation industry."
Portrait of Alysa Vilac
Alysa's journey from watching cartoons to becoming a storyboard artist and illustrator

"One of my more recent projects has been a music video, a big dream of mine"
Portrait of Mitchy Richards
Making it on Netflix with Mitchy

'The most rewarding part for me is whenever I make a deadline and I get to watch what I've worked so hard on"
Portrait of Kate Porteous
Balancing a double life in animation and administration with Kate

"If you like drawing, a challenge, and community then this is the place you want to be."

Animation Reels

Check out some of our Animation student reels below and visit our playlist to view more work from our students. 

Animation Student Grad Reel 2025

Animation Student 1st Year Reel 2024

Faculty

James Wood

Chair - Animation
Office: Centre for Innovation (OS) 202D
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445
Animation Department - James Wood

I am a skilled, classically trained 3D Character Animator with nearly 20 years of on-the-job experience, a wealth of skills and knowledge and experience teaching at the post secondary level at the International Academy of Design and Technology and at Fanshawe College and at ºÚÁÏרÇø since 2018.

Logan McMillan

Animation Technology
Office: Centre for Innovation (OS) 202D
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4933
McMillan_Logan

I joined the Animation Department at ºÚÁÏרÇø in 2019. I’m grateful to work in the field of animation, bringing characters and stories to life. Outside of teaching I enjoy working on personal projects.

Amanda Adams

Animation Technology
Office: Centre for Innovation (OS)
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445

Rena Warren

Animation Technology
Office: C Building 245
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445

Alexander York

Animation Technology
Office: Centre for Innovation (OS) 202D
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4915

I grew up in east Texas and moved to Canada in 2011 to study animation. Since then, I have worked as a professional storyboard artist for the last seven years.

Credentials:
BFA, 2D Studio Art, Abilene Christian University
Diploma, Commercial Animation, Capilano University

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