Master 3D modeling for film and video games in under 2 years with CG Spectrum. Get personalized career training online from leading 3D artists from major studios, plus career support and access to a vibrant community. Learn more.
What is the top animation school in Quebec?
| Ranking | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Université Laval | Quebec City, Quebec |
Our 2024 rankings of the top animation degree programs in Quebec, 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. Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Université Laval houses the Faculty of Planning, Architecture, Art and Design, home to the School of Design. Within the school are two paths to study animation: the Bachelor of Art and Science of Animation (BASA) and a certificate in the Art and Science of Animation (CASA).
Consisting of 90 credits taken over three years, the BASA is a collaborative, project-based program that explores games, cinema, 3D virtual environments, and design. Students may also combine the BASA with other technical or university programs such as Architecture, Medicine, Law, Museology, Biology, Physics, or Music. This allows students to pursue careers in specialized fields beyond entertainment. Examples include Medical Animation; 3D Animation for Construction or Interior Design; Visual Litigation; and Aeronautical Simulation.
BASA students will take courses such as History and Aesthetics of Animation I-II; 2D Digital Animation I-II; 3D Animation I-II; Dynamic Drawing I-II; Production Management in Animation; and Studio I-II.
All Université Laval BASA students have opportunities to complete group and individual projects; complete an internship at a major studio; and design a professional portfolio of their best work. Students will also participate in the Université Laval Placement Service (SPLA) event, which attracts employers from the Animation industry.
The Art and Science of Animation certificate at Université Laval is a 30 credit hour, fully online program that can be completed in one year, full-time. Students can complete the certificate as a standalone program or as part of a multidisciplinary bachelor’s degree program. CASA course examples include 3D Modeling and Animation; Digital Image in Animation, Storyboarding; Animation Methodology; History and Aesthetics of Video Games; Sound Dimension of Animation; and Animation Production.
All BASA and CASA students at Université Laval have access to state-of-the-art digital video studios; a motion capture and facial capture system; sound capture and editing laboratories; and an entertainment room with green screen. Graduates go on to pursue roles across all industries that utilize animation.
Université Laval dates back to 1663, when Monsignor de Laval founded Séminaire de Québec to train the colony’s priests. The school was officially established in 1852 after Queen Victoria signed a royal charter allowing Séminaire de Québec to confer degrees and operate as a university. Today, Université Laval employs more than 10,440 professors, lecturers and staff that serve over 47,000 students.
The school provides 600 programs of study across 17 faculties and 60+ departments, schools, and institutes. Université Laval also provides more than 150 and 2,500 courses 100% online.