One-Year Certificate Program

This one-year certificate program is designed for students who are interested in art, drawing, animation, life drawing, illustration, comic books, and photography. The program helps students decide whether they have the interest, motivation, creativity, and dexterity to pursue a career in animation or illustration. Students experience college delivery of course material while developing a portfolio and building their drawing and creative skills to prepare for further studies in animation and illustration.

Graduates of this one-year program are eligible to receive an Ontario College Certificate. Graduates can apply to another program at the College or continue their studies in Year II of the General Arts and Science Ontario College Diploma program. Some credits may be considered as transfer credits towards other college programs.

Two-Year Diploma Program

The two-year diploma program begins in September (for graduates of the one-year certificate program) and in January. Year II provides a well-balanced selection of courses in the social sciences and humanities. On successful completion of Year II, students receive an Ontario College Diploma.

Graduates of the diploma program may be eligible to transfer some credits towards a university degree.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are thinking of pursuing a career as an animator or an illustrator.
• Are imaginative and creative.
• Work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.