Thank you for your interest in the animation programs at Capilano University. Please follow the directions on this page carefully in order to avoid delays and disappointment. Note that the portfolio submission process has changed for 2012 – we are now accepting portfolios through the process outlined below.
All successful applicants to the animation programs must have strong artistic skills and a desire to continually improve. This is an essential requirement of the industry and is therefore a prerequisite skill for the animation programs.
New 2012 Application Process
1) Download and read our Animation Admissions kit which includes portfolio advice for all of the animation programs.
2) Apply online for admission to Capilano University. You will need to send your academic transcripts directly to the Capilano University registrar. You may apply for more than one program with the same application. Many people choose to apply for summer programs and fall programs at the same time.
3) Complete our online submission form by April 2, 2012. The form will send your info including a link to your online portfolio directly to the animation department for review. Do not send portfolios to us in the mail. Please follow the instructions in the Animation Admissions kit and on this page carefully so you know what to submit.
Online Portfolio Submissions
We have made the application process easier this year by accepting online portfolios! Here’s what you need to get started on yours:
An online portfolio should be easy for us to access and view. A blog with good quality imagery, all on one page (not hidden in numerous pages/folders) is preferred so that we can simply scroll down and see all your work at once. The easier you make it for us to see your work the better it will be for all of us.
Good, reliable and free hosting for your portfolio is readily available, take a look at blogger.com or tumblr.com. Keep the design of the portfolio simple as we are interested in your artwork more than your web-design skills.
Traditional and hand drawn images will need to be scanned and posted to your site. If you don’t have access to a scanner check your local library or school. In a pinch a digital camera will work, however the quality will likely not be as good due to lighting issues (like using a flash). Photographing artwork on an overcast day without a flash will give better results.
*** DO NOT PASSWORD PROTECT YOUR ONLINE PORTFOLIO ***
Putting a password on your online portfolio will only make the review more difficult for us. If your portfolio is password protected it likely won’t be viewed. If your work is of a sensitive nature please contact the department directly.
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio review and selection will take place during the month of April. Make sure that your completed portfolio is online by April 2, 2012 and remains accessible for the entire month. Candidates may be assigned a simple design exercise or requested to attend an interview to complete the selection process.
By the end of April, all applicants will be contacted by email with the results of their application.
You can complete this process anytime from now until Monday April 2, 2012. Late applications will only be accepted if there are not enough qualified candidates selected from the portfolio reviews. In the meantime, you can begin to work on your portfolio.
If possible, applicants should attend one of our free open house sessions before they apply, in order to see the facilities, talk to students, observe their work and ask questions.
