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Illustration

Tuition fee CA$20,513 per year

The fees are for the 2022–2023 academic year and include tuition (CA$19,104), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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Accommodation fee CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

  • Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
  • Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

More information

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Overview

This two-year creative diploma program combines traditional illustrative media, digital media and business which will educate you to succeed as a professional illustrator. The program specialties include children’s book illustrations, comics, spot and advertising illustration and concept art for film and game animation.

In addition to building on visual art skills such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital media, you may also be able to register your own small business. You will have the skills to succeed as an entrepreneurial artist with a website, accounting, marketing and revenue-generating skills in the curriculum.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Advanced drawing and painting
  • Sculpting
  • Creating screenprints and interactive illustrations

Affiliations/Associations

  • ACM SIGGRAPH
  • Future. Innovation. Technology. Creativity. (FITC)
  • Interactive Ontario
  • Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI)

Career opportunities

As a graduate of this program, you may pursue a career as an entrepreneurial illustrator.

You may illustrate for:

  • Comics/graphic novels
  • Children’s books
  • Spot/packaging
  • Web
  • Gaming
  • Film
Apply Now! January 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 8, 2024
Apply Now! September 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 3, 2024

Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States

Apply Now! January 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 8, 2024
Apply Now! September 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 3, 2024

Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States