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CAD 27625

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 154

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

With BCIT’s Advanced Diploma in Technical Arts, you will develop the skills to become a creative problem solver, who can visualize and deliver solutions that bridge the technical and content side of visual effects, game, and animation projects. Technical Artists are in high demand in the digital entertainment and interactive media industry for their ability to integrate and synthesize the artistic vision and technical aspects of projects. They collaborate with artists and programmers to set up and maintain the art production workflow, and identify and develop tools to improve, troubleshoot and streamline the production process.

About the program

Employers value BCIT’s applied, job-ready approach to education and years of experience training students for success in the digital arts sector.

  • 1 year to complete – start your technical arts career in 12 months
  • Weekend and blended course delivery – earn an advanced level credential while you continue working
  • Cohort delivery – build a professional network that will last long after you graduate
  • Hands-on, applied courses – develop and refine your technical art and scripting skills
  • Project sequence – complete a series of team projects that reflect the day-to-day work environment of a Technical Artist
  • Industry instructors – learn from industry professionals with real-world experience in technical arts
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 60.0  Minimum Reading - 60.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 60.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a diploma or degree (or equivalent post-secondary program of a minimum of 60 credits) in any discipline.

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

27625

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 154

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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