Illustration
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 16 months |
Study language | English |
Course code | ILS |
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. |
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Registration fee | CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Other requirements | Admission Session Attend an admission session and complete a drawing and writing assignment. Submit a portfolio of work online – the portfolio should include:
Details on where and when to attend the admission session, and how to submit your online work will be mailed shortly after you apply to the program. Admission to this program is competitive. Only the top-ranked will be offered a seat in the program. |
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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