Program Listing

Conestoga College, Ontario-Canada

Computer Animation - Motion Graphics

Shortlist Program

Program Details

1 Year - Post Secondary Certificate Program

Course Duration:

1 Year

Application Fee:

100 CAD

Tuition Fee:

16569.54 CAD/Year

Intake:

JAN,SEP

Program Description

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.

Admission Requirements

A two- or three-year diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of media or design such as broadcast television, video or film or animation production, advertising design or graphic design, or equivalent. 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. Other relevant disciplines may also be considered, such as IT innovation and design or others that offer a significant degree of media technology and design in their curriculum.

Notes

Tuition Fees mentioned above is an approximate value from the college website. Exact tuition will be mentioned in your Letter of Acceptance from the institute. For accurate Admission requirements visit college/university program page.