Department of Animation

Sample animation design by a student

Industry professionals support students in developing their artistic skills, technical dexterity and creative thinking.

Program spotlight

The Animation Diploma program focuses on drawing, design and the principles and techniques of traditional and digital character animation. Students will have opportunities to use the latest technology in the field of digital animation in a state-of-the-art classroom in downtown Kelowna.

Portfolio for admission

There are specific elements required in your portfolio to be considered for acceptance into the Animation Diploma program.

Courses

Animation classes focus on applied learning: from pencil to digital, graduating professional artists and not just operators.

Animation reels 2023

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Animation Student Reel 2023

Animation Student Reel 2023

Faculty and instructors

James Wood

Chair - Animation
Office: Centre for Innovation (OS) 202D
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445
Animation Department - James Wood

I am a skilled, classically trained 3D Character Animator with nearly 20 years of on-the-job experience, a wealth of skills and knowledge and experience teaching at the post secondary level at the International Academy of Design and Technology and at Fanshawe College and at Okanagan College since 2018.

Amanda Adams

Animation Technology
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Chris Derochie

Animation Technology
Office: Centre for Innovation (OS) 202D
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4862

I've been in the animation industry since 1984 as an animator, director, supervisor, storyboard artist and studio owner. I have taught animation around the world since 2000, mostly in private schools. Some of my students have gone on to have amazing careers on some very high profile films, shows and games. I started teaching animation at OC in 2018 and my focus is getting students into their first job in the animation industry.

Jacob LeBlanc

Animation Technology
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Logan McMillan

Animation Technology
Office: Centre for Innovation (OS) 202D
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4933

Jessica Tuason

Animation Technology
Office: C Building 245
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445

Rena Warren

Animation Technology
Office: C Building 245
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445

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