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Diploma in 2D technologies for film and game

Langara College

Canada,British Columbia

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16 Months

Duration

CAD 27,330/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 155

Application Fee

Sep 2026

Apply Date

Canada, British Columbia

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1994

Total Students: 20,450 +

Int. Students: 7,060 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Diploma in 2D technologies for film and game

Program Overview

The Langara animation programs recently completed the final phase of a comprehensive review of our programs as part of our Quality Assurance Process Audit, and we’re pleased to announce the launch of our new 2D animation program starting in Summer 2025! The former 2D Animation & Digital Art program is now the 2D Technologies for Film & Games program.

The new 2D Technologies for Film & Games program is an intensive 16-month diploma program that equips students with high-quality and industry-relevant training. Graduates of the program will have the skills they need to thrive in the exciting 2D animation field.

Combine your artistic abilities with technical skills through our 2D Technologies for Film & Games program. Draw and design your own characters and bring them to life through animation, sound, and storytelling. Under the guidance of expert instructors, you’ll learn how to move a project from concept to final product using industry-standard tools. You’ll also learn how to capture movement and form through our series of Life Drawing courses, and you’ll get the skills you need to succeed in your studies and career through our Professional Development courses.

This in-depth program prepares graduates for a range of roles in the animation industry. Our program runs for four consecutive semesters to fast-track you into launching your career, simulating the intensity of working in a real-world production studio. Graduates will exit the program with a diploma from one of BC’s most respected public colleges and a professional portfolio and demo reel.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

UG Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

45 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

16 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 155

Tuition Fee

CAD 27,330 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Langara College

CAD 22,895 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0 Minimum Listening - 22.0 Minimum Reading - 21.0 Minimum Writing - 22.0 Minimum Speaking - 21.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent); Or Successful completion of one full academic year OR successful completion of a minimum of 24 university credits at a recognized post-secondary intuition

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Career Pathways

Animation is a major industry in Vancouver, BC. Our city boasts over 60 VFX and Animation studios, which is the world’s largest cluster of domestic and foreign-owned studios. As well, BC’s post production and visual effects facilities work on commercials, music videos, interactive game content, animation, films and TV series. BC’s animation companies are some of the most prolific production developers of computer animation for TV and long-form CGI for feature films, commercials and interactive entertainment.

You will learn about the creative and practical processes behind animation as you develop artistic skills and digital techniques, which will prepare you to take on various roles in the animation and digital art field.

Our 2D Technologies for Film & Games program prepares you for a range of careers, including:

Digital Animator
Character Designer
Concept/Storyboard Artist
Concept Clean-up Artist
Level Designer
Layout Artist
Illustrator

Scholarships

International Regional Entrance Scholarship

The International Regional Entrance Scholarships were established to financially support international students coming to Langara College in pursuit of higher education. Applicants can apply for the $7,500 award if they are planning to start their full-time undergraduate studies in the specified semester. Eligible recipients will have $5,000 applied towards the cost of tuition and fees in their first term of study. Recipients must maintain a CGPA of 2.67 in their first term and be registered full-time in an eligible program to receive the balance of their award as tuition credit in their second term of study. Learn more about specific eligibility criteria and the semester for which we are accepting applications below.

Eligibility Criteria

Recipients will:

Newly admitted or conditionally admitted to Langara as a full fee-paying international student for the specified semester;
Intend to study full-time (nine or more credits) in a regular studies undergraduate program or in an eligible full-time Continuing Studies program;
Have a minimum 80% GPA from high school or post-secondary institution.
- Post-secondary only to be considered if a full credential has been completed from a college or university outside of Canada.
  - Final CGPA in bachelor’s degrees will be considered first for all applicants.
  - Masters will be considered only in situations where an applicant’s final CGPA in their bachelor’s degree does not meet the minimum 80% requirement.
Be from one of the following regions: Americas, Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Middle East, Europe, or CIS.

Application Forms and Deadlines

Spring Semester 2027	Deadline: Submit your application for spring 2027 by Friday July 31, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Apply now: Spring 2027 Application Form
Summer Semester 2027	Deadline: Submit your application for summer 2027 by Monday, November 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Apply now: Summer 2027 Application Form

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.