College Diploma - 3D Animation For Game, Film And Visual Effects (Continuing Studies)

Academic Requirements

For the 3D Animation for Game, Film and Visual Effects program, the following Academic Requirements apply:

General Application Requirements (Domestic and International):

• A portfolio is required with the application for admission into the program. This portfolio must include an original, recent drawing of:
  • A drawing of your opposite drawing hand (left-handed draws right hand, right-handed draws left hand)
  • A portrait of a person you know
  • A perspective drawing of one of the rooms in your home.
  • A drawing of an animal
• Drawings must be completed with the subject as reference, not from a photograph.
• All students are required to submit original transcripts with their application.
• A letter of reference must be provided as a form of character reference. The academic or professional letter of reference must be original and signed on official letterhead.

Domestic Student Academic Requirements:

• Successful completion of a BC secondary program (Grade 12) or the equivalent, or
• Be at least 19 years of age by the first day of the first semester of attendance, or
• Successful completion of an A.B.E. (Adult Basic Education) or G.E.D.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction at Langara College. All applicants are required to be proficient in listening, reading, speaking, and writing in English at a post-secondary level.

Most programs fall into one of the three categories below. Refer to the 'Admissions' tab of the program listing for the full requirements or see our complete list of programs by category.

Language Requirements Categories

Must meet one of the English Language Requirements below:

• English First Peoples 12 - 70%
• English Studies 12 - 70%
• Literary Studies 12 - 70%
• Langara English Test (LET) - 3
• Langara English Course - A minimum "S" grade in ENGL 1107 or 1110; or a minimum "C" grade in ENGL 1120
• English (Post-Secondary Transfer) - C-
• International Baccalaureate - IB ENGL A (HL or SL): 3; IB ENGL LIT & PERFORM (SL): 3
• Advanced Placement - AP ENGL LIT & COMP: 2; AP ENGL LANG & COMP: 2
• GCSE O-Level English, GCSE English Language B - C

Applicants unable to meet the English Language Requirements must satisfy one of the following English Proficiency requirements:

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) - Level IV (EAP Level IV (LEAP 8))
• Language Proficiency Index (LPI) - 26
• IELTS Academic - 6.5 (No Band Lower Than 6.0)
• Duolingo English Test - 110
• TOEFL (IBT) - Overall: 88; Writing: 20; Reading: 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20
• CAEL - Overall: 70 (No Band Lower Than 60)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 56 (No Individual Skill Score Less Than 55)

Notes:

a. Applicants admitted to a Langara College program on the basis of an English language assessment other than the Langara English Test (LET) or an acceptable grade in secondary or post-secondary English may be required to successfully complete ENGL 1107, 1110, or achieve an LET 3 prior to enrolling in ENGL 1100, 1123, 1129, or 1130.

b. Assessment test scores are valid for two years from the date they were taken.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.