Video and Animation

Course code VCDP 2445

Credit 3.0

Length 54.0 hours

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Designers are increasingly asked to prepare content for a variety of digital media platforms, from eCommerce product videos to animated GIFs for social media. In this course, students will use industry-standard tools to create dynamic video- or animation-based content that can be used across various platforms. An emphasis will be placed on creating on-brand videos or animations that can be used for online marketing campaigns or websites. By learning more advanced technical skills for video and animation, as well as more conceptual thinking skills in how video can be used online, students in this course will expand their ability to create campaign-oriented content across all media.

Prerequisites

VCDP 1253 or departmental permission.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Sketching and storyboarding ideas
  • Video and animation software
  • Video editing
  • Preparing video and animation assets
  • Branding
  • Videos for websites and social media
  • Special effects

1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40741 February 1, 2027
to February 25, 2027
Lecture
Lab
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.