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.

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. 

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Career Opportunities

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    

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3D

hands-on training using 3D modeling

120-hour

industry integration experience

At-a-Glance

Starts-in

September

Credential / Accreditation

Diploma

Duration

2 years

Dates and Deadlines

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Program Availability
Domestic Status
International Status
International Status with Study Permit
Fall 2024
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Admissions

This program is available for International Students.

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)
Graduation Requirements

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded an Architectural Animation Technology diploma.

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Delivery Formats

Hyflex – AAT, IDT, VR Programs

All lectures for this program occur in a digital environment while labs are divided into face-to-face and online learning cohorts. Face-to-face labs are delivered through video conference to online learning cohorts.

Courses

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CourseTitleCredits
Year 1
Term I
IDM-1158Representations I3
IDM-1163Design History I3
IDM-1179Design Fundamentals3
IDM-1190Digital Drafting3
VXR-1150Introduction to Immersive Technology3
 Credits15
Term II
ENG-1159Writing for the Workplace3
IDM-1159Digital Ideation3
IDM-1173Design History II3
IDM-1181Residential Design Studio3
VXR-1160Art and Design for Extended Reality3
 Credits15
Year 2
Term I
AAT-2250Visual Communication3
AAT-2251Building Systems and Code3
AAT-2260Immersive Modeling3
AAT-2270Production3
IDM-2290Bldg Information Modeling3
 Credits15
Term II
AAT-2261Immersive Architecture3
AAT-2280Capstone Studio6
AAT-2290Industry Integration3
IDM-2276Professional Portfolio3
IDM-2279Global Design Trends3
 Credits18
 Total Credits63

Practicum Experience Requirements

There is a required practicum component to this program. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the practicum experience.

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Tuition and Fees

Title Tuition Fees Books/Supplies
Year 1
$4,416.00
$1,243.00
$4,200.00
Year 2
$5,436.00
$1,249.00
$450.00
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International Students
Title Tuition Fees Books/Supplies
Year 1
$14,016.00
$1,243.00
$4,200.00
Year 2
$16,540.00
$1,249.00
$450.00
Notes

Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.

Students in this program are required to purchase a mobile learning device from the college. Computer cost is approximately $1,450.00 plus a $100.00 access fee. In the second year of the program, only the access is charged. These costs are subject to change. Check your admissions letter for more details or contact your program and check the Mobile Learning page.

Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage prior to the end of the first week of class.fees, books and supplies is the same for all students.

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Scholarships

With just one online application, you can apply for all the Lethbridge College awards and scholarships for which you qualify, including these featured scholarships:

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