Architectural Animation Technology
Program Office: 403.320.3468 • archanimation@lethbridgecollege.ca
Learn to take an idea for a space and create it virtually to ensure it’s up to code and beyond client expectation before construction begins. In the Architectural Animation Technology program, you’ll learn to communicate spatial ideas and basic construction visualization techniques to a variety of industries, including architecture, interior design and digital environments.
Our unique, two-year diploma program is offered through both fully online and in-person delivery formats and will give you specialized production knowledge and visual communication skills in digital rendering and animation to succeed in the world of architecture. You’ll work on projects that simulate real world design problems and gain professional experience in both commercial and residential architectural design communication.
Your Investment
Program fees will vary. To view fee information for your program, go to www.lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select your program.
A personal computer, a tablet/IPad and pencil bundle, and a VR headset will be required to complete the Architectural Animation Technology Program. Learn more here: https://www.lethbridgecollege.ca/mobilelearning.
Email the Architectural Animation Technology department for more information on specific costs.
Unique Program Feature
Students who have graduated from the two-year Interior Design Technology program will only require one additional year to complete the Architectural Animation Technology program. Graduates of the Architectural Animation Technology program will only require one additional year to complete the Interior Design Technology program.
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 | Digital Ideation | 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.
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
- Digital Environmental Artist
- Immersive Artist
- Three-dimensional Designer
- Three-dimensional Modelling and Texture Artist