Honours Bachelor of Illustration

Sheridan College - Trafalgar
Canada, Ontario, Oakville

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Oakville
Type	Bachelor's Degree, College
Nominal duration	4 years, including 4 months internship
Study language	English
Course code	PBAAI

Tuition fee	CA$27,697 per year The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$24,870), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
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.

Tuition fee

CA$27,697 per year

The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$24,870), health insurance and ancillary charges.

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

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	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent: Grade 12 English Grade 11 or 12 Visual Arts Four other Grade 12 courses The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

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) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:

Grade 12 English
Grade 11 or 12 Visual Arts
Four other Grade 12 courses

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 21, min Listening: 21, min Speaking: 21, min Writing: 21) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115 (with no individual subscore lower than 95) Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

Language requirements

English

If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 21, min Listening: 21, min Speaking: 21, min Writing: 21)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115 (with no individual subscore lower than 95)

Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

Other requirements	A relevant portfolio is required. The portfolio submission is a mandatory component of the admission process for the Bachelor of Illustration program. A portfolio review fee is required with the submission. After applying to the program, applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and will receive submission instructions. Learn more about the Portfolio Requirements.

Other requirements

A relevant portfolio is required.

The portfolio submission is a mandatory component of the admission process for the Bachelor of Illustration program.

A portfolio review fee is required with the submission.

After applying to the program, applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and will receive submission instructions.

Learn more about the Portfolio Requirements.

More information	sheridancollege.ca/..helor-of-illustration

Bachelor of Illustration degree at Sheridan prepares you to excel as a communicator and to thrive as a professional.

Curriculum Prepares You for the Real World

Learn all types of illustration, from traditional disciplines (such as painting and drawing) to digital technologies (such as web design and motion graphics).
Take more Illustration courses than most programs.
Get professional experience during a 14-week work term.
Develop illustrations that inform, entertain and persuade.

Standing Out in a Crowded Marketplace

Illustration students at Sheridan explore both traditional and digital media. You’ll also develop a visual philosophy to go along with your technical mastery. This broad-based approach will enable you to apply your Illustration degree across a wide range of career paths while preparing you to adapt to exciting developments in visual communication.

Telling Stories

Illustration technology is constantly evolving, but the core skill — the ability to tell stories and communicate ideas visually — never changes. In Sheridan’s Illustration bachelor’s degree program, you’ll learn to create compelling imagery that stands out and makes an impact.

Real-World Experience

Sheridan’s Bachelor of Illustration degree program includes a 14-week work placement between the third and fourth years. Internship Office will help you arrange your placement, which may be located as far away as New York City or Europe.

You’ll also develop a workplace-ready portfolio and website.

Many illustrators develop highly successful freelance careers. Sheridan prepares students for self-employment by teaching business and marketing skills. Learn to pitch an idea, assemble a dynamic portfolio presentation, manage copyrights, and how to run a small business.

Sample Career Fields