Computer Animation - Motion Graphics
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Kitchener |
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| Type | Graduate Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1392 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,513 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$14,935), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess:
Note: Applicants not meeting the post-secondary education requirements but who have a minimum of three to five (3 to 5) years of related full-time formal work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Related experience may include positions in broadcast television, video, film, animation, advertising design, graphic design, or equivalent. Such applicants must provide a resume and work-related references.
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country or you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Do you want to broaden your video and animation skills and take your media production techniques to the next level? Conestoga’s one-year graduate certificate in Motion Graphics provides you with a modern learning environment for creating seamless animated artwork and sequences, allowing you to pursue a career as a motion graphic designer, interactive media editor, post-production editor, or to integrate these elements into your current profession.
Throughout the program, you will draw upon theory and techniques of the design, digital media, and animation worlds to conceptualize and create captivating 2D and 3D digital media for a variety of online and mobile applications. Courses are taught by faculty with direct industry experience and cover a broad range of applications such as advanced image capturing and editing techniques, typography, colour theory, green screen techniques, rendering, digital compositing, and post production.
Courses also feature a mix of teaching and hands-on lab time, giving you the space to develop and perfect your skills using leading-edge content editing software. Designed to reflect the requirements and workflows found in industry, the program includes both individual and collaborative team-based projects, design iteration, the use of professional design briefs, and budget considerations.
Throughout the program, you will develop a portfolio of original work that speaks to your unique strengths. To further support your transition to the workforce, the program facilitates a field placement where you will be given the opportunity to apply your skills on real projects.
Career opportunities
Graduates can work in video production, television, film, and design industries. Students will be equipped for employment with independent production companies, corporate marketing, design teams, or digital media-related businesses.