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Film Animation

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Deadlines

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  • Winter undergraduate application, open programs

    Winter 2027 entry · Only undergraduate programs still marked open in the live Winter 2027 availability table.

    All Winter 2027 undergraduate programs close November 1. A closed program is unavailable already; international applicants must allow time for CAQ/study permits.

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March 1Application deadline, fall (September) entryRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 1
  • Page adds: "Programs may close at any point after the official deadline without warning."
  • International and U.S. applicants are told to apply no later than February 1 for immigration processing
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November 1Application deadline, winter (January) entryRecurring annual · Every year
  • November 1
  • International and U.S. applicants: apply no later than August 1
  • Not all programs are available for winter entry
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • Grade 12 U English, or Grade 12 U French for applicants attending a French secondary school
  • Ontario high school diploma and six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the required subjects.
  • Published minimum cut-off indicator: C+ overall.
  • Portfolio and letter of intent.
Concordia Canadian high school admission requirements
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through Concordia admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Academic records, then final official transcripts after an offer
    • Unofficial documents can be used when applying. Accepted applicants must provide final official records after completing school and before classes begin. Fall applicants studying the Ontario curriculum can include their OUAC number for electronic transfer; otherwise follow your offer's issuer or sealed-envelope instructions.
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  4. Step 4Translation for records outside English or French
    • Provide an English or French translation prepared by the school or a certified translator, together with a copy of the original document.
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Applicants submit a portfolio and letter of intent.

Concordia Film Animation degree and admission requirements

Degree requirements

Required courses and electives
  • The 60-credit Film Animation Major has 42 fixed credits and 18 elective credits.
ReferencesConcordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · BFA Major in Film AnimationConcordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · Section 81.20 Degree RequirementsConcordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · Interdisciplinary Fine Arts CoursesConcordia Fine Arts advising · Cinema first year coursesConcordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, FFAR 248Concordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, FFAR 249

Program facts

Published thresholdC+ overall

Concordia’s published high-school minimum indicators, subject to change

Concordia Film Animation degree and admission requirementsConcordia Canadian high school admission requirements
InternshipInternship opportunities
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Courses

Concordia’s 2026–27 calendar requirements. Each block applies to its named concentration. Check the calendar for the year you enter.

BFA foundation courses2 listed

These faculty-wide courses are recommended in the first year. FFAR 248 precedes FFAR 249.

Concordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · Interdisciplinary Fine Arts Courses
Film Animation Major · required animation and film studies courses12 listed
  • FMAN 203Introduction to Animation I3 credits
  • FMAN 204Introduction to Animation II3 credits
  • FMAN 225Analytical Drawing and Design for Animation3 credits
  • FMAN 255Technical Aspects for Animation I3 credits
  • FMAN 256Technical Aspects for Animation II3 credits
  • FMST 218History of Animation Film3 credits
  • FMST 220Film Analysis3 credits
  • FMAN 307Intermediate Animation I3 credits
  • FMAN 308Intermediate Animation II3 credits
  • FMAN 315From Idea to Storyboard and Animatic3 credits
  • FMAN 340Sound for Animation Filmmakers3 credits
  • FMAN 402Advanced Animation Filmmaking9 credits
Concordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · BFA Major in Film Animation
Elective choices
  • Choose nine Film Animation credits, three Fine Arts credits outside Cinema, three Cinema credits and three Film Studies credits.
  • Fine Arts course-load rules limit filmmaking production coursework to six credits per academic year and 24 Film Animation filmmaking credits over the degree.

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Costs

Film Animation · Fine Arts

Published tuition

2026–27 · Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 · CAD

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Tuition only$103.92 per credit

Tuition per registered credit. Quebec residency must be verified. Additional fees are listed separately.

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