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What is the top animation school in British Columbia?
| Ranking | School | Province |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Emily Carr University of Art + Design | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Our 2025 rankings of the top animation degree programs in British Columbia, Canada.
For this ranking we only consider formal degree programs (bachelor's degree or equivalent). For an explanation of our ranking criteria, click here.
1. Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) is home to the Ian Gillespie Faculty of Design + Dynamic Media. Within the faculty is a Bachelor of Media Arts (BMA) program with two options including 2D + Experimental Animation, and 3D Computer Animation. ECU is the only school in British Columbia to house a bachelor’s degree in both 3D and CG Animation. BMA graduates have gone on to secure positions at major studios such as Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Pixar, and DreamWorks.