| Ranking | School | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algonquin College | Ottawa, Pembroke, and Perth |
| 2 | Seneca Polytechnic College | Toronto |
| 3 | Humber College | Toronto |
For this ranking we only consider professional training programs, that is, non-degree programs such as certificate, diploma, and similar programs that are not formal 4-year bachelor's degrees. For an explanation of our ranking criteria, click here.
The School of Media and Design at Algonquin College (AC) is a Certified Toon Boom Centre of Excellence. Program options include the three-year advanced diploma in Animation and a one-year certificate in Drawing Foundations for Animation and Illustration. Program coursework and hands-on projects are led by industry professionals from places such as Disney, Sony, Warner Bros. Animation, and Ubisoft Graduates are prepared f to pursue roles in entertainment, publishing, advertising, and other creative fields.
Seneca Polytechnic is a Toon Boom Center of Excellence and a Houdini Certified School that provides an advanced diploma in Animation; and graduate certificates in 3D Animation, and Game Art and Animation. Housed in the School of Creative Arts and Animation, all options are delivered in a hybrid format, with a mandatory internship requirement. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in all areas of animation for film, television, games, advertising, and art education. Program alumni hold titles such as 3D Animator, Texture Artist, Level Designer, and Modeler.
Humber College is home to the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts, which houses the 3D Animation graduate certificate program. Students will immerse in animation, modeling, storytelling, and visualization. In addition, the Virtual Reality (VR) Room provides a space where students can create works with peers across disciplines. The program culminates with an animated short and professional portfolio. Graduates have gone on to produce both animated and live-action films, video games, commercials, television series, and independent works.
