University Transfer Programs

VanArts is pleased to have articulation agreements with noted universities for graduates of our 2D/3D Character Animation diploma programs. These articulations allow our animation graduates to apply their studies as credit towards an undergraduate degree.

Deakin University

Graduates from VanArts' 2D or 3D Character Animation Diploma programs are eligible to receive up to 12 credit points of advanced standing towards the 24-credit point Bachelor of Film and Digital Media (Animation) program at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. VanArts graduates may have the option of completing the Deakin degree program over one full calendar year (three consecutive trimesters) of full-time intensive study (4 credit points of study per trimester x 3), or over two years (two trimesters per year x 2) of reduced load full-time study (3 credit points of study per trimester x 4).  

For international students at Deakin, their work permit is part of the student visa allowing them to work up to 20 hours per week. 

Visit Deakin at www.deakin.edu.au

For the official announcment and detailed outline of this articulation and the credit system, please read this PDF Document: VanArts - Deakin University

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

Woodbury University

Woodbury University has been named one of the Best Animation Programs in the Western US by Animation Career Review (the same website which named VanArts #1 in Western Canada and #11 Worldwide)

VanArts' articulation with the School of Media, Culture & Design at Woodbury University in Burbank, California allows any qualified students with prior general education requirements who enroll in our 2D/3D Character Animation diploma programs at VanArts to apply for continuing education at Woodbury University towards their BFA in Animation. Students can transfer into the third year at Woodbury's 4-year degree program as a result of earning their diploma at VanArts.

The award-winning, industry-experienced faculty at Woodbury includes our own founding advisory board member Bill Matthews, along with many other noted animation industry professionals.

In this video, Woodbury's Animation Chair Dori Littell-Herrick explains more about the benefits of their program for entering the animation industry.

Read Animation Career Review's interview with Dori Littell-Herrick here >>

For more information on the program at Woodbury University, visit mcd.woodbury.edu/animation or contact them directly for more details.