Sheridan College

Visual and Creative Arts

Sheridan College

Faculty:Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Degree:Post-diploma
Field of Study:Visual and Performing Arts, General
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $13,368

Description:

The Visual and Creative Arts program will appeal to students looking to combine professional studio practice with the entrepreneurial skills needed to build a successful career in Ontario’s vibrant arts and culture sector. Program curriculum features traditional drawing and design courses, training in the latest computer software, courses in the history of art and design, and business courses in professional practice and arts marketing. In many studio and liberal arts courses, students can choose from a variety of electives depending on their area of interest or career focus. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is the centre of cultural activity in Canada. Successful graduates of the Visual and Creative Arts program will find employment opportunities in many areas of the arts and culture sector, including artist representative, gallery or gift shop retail assistant, graphic artist, and photographer's assistant.

Be sure to visit the Sheridan website for the most up-to-date details.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Sheridan's Computer Animation program / A postsecondary diploma or degree in art and/or design / Demonstrated competence through relevant educational and/or work experience.
    Domestic applicants:

    • Postsecondary transcripts indicating courses completed to date must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.
    • Domestic applicants with education outside of Canada must have their transcripts assessed for equivalency through ICAS or WES. A comprehensive (course-by-course) post-secondary credential assessment is required.
    • Private career college courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Sheridan programs.

    International applicants:

    Official postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, and credential must be submitted at the time of application. In case the transcripts/certificates are not in English, note that these documents must be accompanied by a notarized, official translation into English. Translated copies must also be accompanied by a copy of the original transcript.

    International applicants need to follow the international application process.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Portfolio
    Credentials earned at less than the equivalent of an Ontario College Diploma will not be considered as having met the academic entrance requirements / Candidates to the program are selected on the basis of one of the following:

    • Applicants from Sheridan's Computer Animation certificate with a minimum program GPA of 3.0 at the time of the application submission will not require a portfolio.
    • Applicants from Sheridan's Computer Animation certificate with a GPA less than 3.0 at the time of the application submission will be required to submit a portfolio. The Office of the Registrar will update your application in the Sheridan Application Portal to include the portfolio requirement.
    • Applicants without Sheridan's Computer Animation certificate who have demonstrated competence through other relevant educational and/or work experience will be required to submit a portfolio. The Office of the Registrar will update your Sheridan Application Portal to include the portfolio requirement.
    • Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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