Architectural Animation Technology Diploma
Program Office: 403.320.3468 • archanimation@lethbridgecollege.ca
Building Beyond Boundaries
If you’re intrigued with the idea of combining your interests in architecture and new technology, the Architectural Animation Technology diploma is for you. In this unique program, you’ll learn to bring ideas to life from sketches to realistically rendered 3D models animated in virtual space, helping clients visualize their projects.
You’ll develop skills in drafting, design, drawing, design history and industry-standard software. You’ll build on these skills creating virtual 3D models from blueprints, layering time lapse videos and rendering realistic animations that take you through daytime into night, complete with lights and scene population, bringing the design to life.
Your Investment
Program fees will vary. To view fee information, click here and select your program.
A personal computer, an iPad and pencil bundle, and a VR headset will be required to complete the Architectural Animation Technology Program.
Email the Architectural Animation Technology department for more information on specific costs.
Unique Program Feature
Upon graduation from the two-year Architectural Animation Technology diploma program, students can complete an Interior Design Technology diploma in just one more year – earning two diplomas within three years!
Graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded an Architectural Animation Technology diploma.
New applicants are accepted into the Architectural Animation Technology program for the Fall (September) term.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements indicated in the Admission section of this calendar, applicants to this program must also satisfy the following specific course requirements (or equivalencies):
- Grade 12 Math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2 or a higher level Math)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| IDM-1158 | Representations I | 3 |
| IDM-1163 | Design History I | 3 |
| IDM-1179 | Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| IDM-1190 | Digital Drafting | 3 |
| VXR-1150 | Introduction to Immersive Technology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG-1159 | Writing for the Workplace | 3 |
| IDM-1159 | Representations II | 3 |
| IDM-1173 | Design History II | 3 |
| IDM-1181 | Residential Design Studio | 3 |
| VXR-1160 | Art and Design for Extended Reality | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Term I | ||
| AAT-2250 | Visual Communication | 3 |
| AAT-2251 | Building Systems and Code | 3 |
| AAT-2260 | Immersive Modeling | 3 |
| AAT-2270 | Production | 3 |
| IDM-2290 | Bldg Information Modeling | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| AAT-2261 | Immersive Architecture | 3 |
| AAT-2280 | Capstone Studio | 6 |
| AAT-2290 | Industry Integration | 3 |
| IDM-2276 | Professional Portfolio | 3 |
| IDM-2279 | Global Design Trends | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
Practicum Experience Requirements
There is a required practicum component to this program. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the practicum experience.
Lethbridge College
Graduates of Lethbridge College's Architectural Animation Technology diploma will only require one additional year to complete the Interior Design Technology diploma program at Lethbridge College (course schedule permitting).
Our diploma program will prepare you to work with design teams in a wide variety of fields:
- Architectural Animation Communications Specialist
- Architectural Illustrator
- BIM Draftsperson
- CAD Designer
- Concept Artist
- Digital Environmental Artist
- Immersive Artist
- Three-dimensional Designer
- Three-dimensional Modelling and Texture Artist