Bachelor Of Art And Science Of Animation

The bachelor's degree program in the art and science of animation at laval university provides you with solid artistic and technological training and prepares you for a career in the creative and booming world of video games, computer-generated images, cinema or television. Become a video game designer, 2d or 3d animator or creator of virtual or augmented reality.

The Bachelor of Arts and Science of Animation student is trained to work as an animation designer and image technology specialist. During his training, he developed his uniqueness by acquiring skills in 2D animation, 3D animation, character creation, interactive tool design and even the creation of immersive environments.

Animated image specialists are currently recruited in the fields of video games, cinema, television and advertising communication. They are animators, designers of 2D and 3D virtual environments, illustrators, or even project managers. Their expertise is sought in particular for the design of characters, storyboards, for the creation of special effects, for the design of multimedia products, visual effects and broadcast design . They can also offer their services as independent workers as animator artists.

Choose Laval University for solid training in moving image technology
At Laval University, students in the art and science of animation benefit from a close link with the scientific research carried out in other faculties. Indeed, the expertise of our professors covers different fields and research in animation extends from immersive environments, virtual characters to medical and scientific visualization, visual effects and video games. Prepare to go beyond what you know!

Special features

• 90 credits divided into 6 sessions over 3 years
• Admission session: fall only
• Full time only
• Purchase of a desktop computer required

Educational approach
The baccalaureate student benefits from the project-based learning approach. After teaching basic theoretical, technical and conceptual knowledge, the student must demonstrate their knowledge by participating in an animation project.

The course entitled: “project” is a creative workshop and the theme varies with each session. During this course, the student must carry out a project for their teacher, sometimes playing the role of a client, sometimes the role of artistic director of an agency.

The student is encouraged to work in a multidisciplinary team throughout the duration of their training. Thanks to this approach and a wide choice of courses, each student will develop in a unique way and build their professional portfolio, whether they aspire to be a character designer, animator artist, 2D or 3D animation designer, screenwriter or even a manager. of projects.

Facilities and technologies

In order to enable the creation of innovative and high-calibre animation projects, numerous technological tools are made available to students, including:

• A digital video and sound capture and editing laboratory
• An entertainment room with green screen
• A motion capture and facial capture system

Students will have to familiarize themselves with several cutting-edge animation software programs throughout their studies, including Autodesk Maya , Toonboom Harmony and Adobe Photoshop .

To facilitate the use of equipment and software, specialized technical staff are available on site for students.

Course choice and path
A 90 credit program:

• 51 compulsory credits
• 39 credits to choose from

Career Opportunities

In animation, as in most artistic fields, the selection of candidates is closely linked to the artistic talent and quality of the candidate's portfolio. Bachelor's degree students in the art and science of animation take advantage of the 3 years of training to build a competitive portfolio that reflects their image. At the end of their baccalaureate, students participate in an event bringing together different animation employers. This is an opportunity to demonstrate their talent by presenting their portfolio.

The bachelor's degree in art and science of animation can be combined with other technical or university programs: biology, medicine, architecture, physics, music, law, history, museology, to name only these. These combinations allow the student to move towards more specific fields: development of real estate construction or 3D decoration plans, creation of visuals in the medical world, reconstruction of scenes on a legal level, development of simulation programs for aeronautical flights, historical restitutions, for example.

Throughout their training, and one year after their graduation, all Laval University students are entitled to personalized support in order to integrate the job market. Training on resume writing and interview preparation is offered by advisors from the Professional Development Service of Université Laval.