School: Centennial College
Program:Art and Design Fundamentals
Program | Art and Design Fundamentals
| Faculty | School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design |
Credential | Certificate | Duration | 1 years/2 semesters |
Starting Month | Fall, Winter, Summer | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Art and Design Fundamentals program nurtures your artistic talents, and develops your creative, practical and entrepreneurial skills in visual art and design — whatever your level of expertise.
The studio-based, hands-on curriculum of the Art and Design Fundamentals courses is taught by practicing artists and designers who help you to develop traditional, digital and multimedia skills. The program's goal is to help you prepare a successful portfolio of artwork required for admission to specialized programs and to open up new possibilities and career choices in the diverse visual arts industry.
Advantages:
Leading practicing artists, designers and educators have crafted the Art and Design Fundamentals program at Centennial College.
Small class sizes and a dynamic working relationship between faculty and students allows for lots of one-on-one instruction and feedback.
The Portfolio Development course sees you work on self-directed projects that focus your future career, with individual guidance from instructors.
The Professional Practice course offers client-based community projects that emphasize experiential learning and allow you to develop your entrepreneurial skills.
Throughout the Collaboration Studio Course, you have the opportunity to work on collaborative projects with other students at the Story Arts Centre to gain real world experience.
Artists and professionals who need to improve or update their skills in art, design and digital multimedia are offered a flexible curriculum, if class size allows.
Faculty members help each student individually to take the next step in their career path.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Tuition Fees:
Student | Tuition ( 2 Semesters)
| Incidental Fees
| Total
|
Canadian
| $4962
| $1130
| $6095
|
International | $13283
| $2416
| $15699
|
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Commercial/corporate photographer
Animator
Game artist
Digital visual effects artist
Product designer
Industrial designer
Interior designer
Fashion designer
Illustrator
Graphic designer
Digital media artist
Art director
Arts manager
Fine artist
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/