Graduate Certificate in Game Art and Animation

at Seneca College- Seneca at York Campus Canada

This three-year advanced diploma program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective design solutions for interactive, print and experiential design projects. Fundamental principles and skills training, followed by immersive cross disciplinary learning, culminate with a graduate showcase portfolio and the opportunity to participate in a field placement. This program will prepare you to work as a designer in the communications industry.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Design
• Typography
• Business writing
• Marketing

Field Placement
You will have the option to pursue a field placement or an In-studio practicum during your sixth semester of the program.

In this two-year Broadcasting – Radio diploma program, you will experience engaging, hands-on learning that focuses on the principles of on-air presentation, script-writing and audio production. Your interest in radio broadcasting will blend well with the pre-professional training that you will receive in radio production and presentation.   

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Radio production
• Media writing
• Music programming 
• Sales and marketing 
• Copywriting for radio 

Field Placement
You will benefit from the real work experience gained in one hundred hours of field placement in a professional broadcast setting. This component of the curriculum is both critical to your career success and a requirement for graduation.

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 illustration, 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

This twelve-month diploma program gives you the opportunity to develop the specialized skills you need to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Through practical, hands-on training you will acquire a knowledge of computer skills and software, medical terminology, clinical and office procedures, specialized software and medical ethics.

In three consecutive semesters, you will acquire the skills and knowledge usually offered in a four-semester program. This will allow you to complete the program and access the job market at non-traditional times.

Fluency in English is critical to your success in the program and medical environment. There is a strong focus on communicating effectively from the beginning of the program to graduation.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Written communication
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Transcription
• Organization and time management
• Problem-solving
• Scheduling and task coordination in a healthcare setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and specialized medical

This two-year diploma program offers knowledge on design, development, implementation and management of digital strategies and multimedia applications.
Your studies will provide you the ability to develop and manage both creative and technical strategies in the fields of graphic design, motion graphics, web technologies, as well as introduction to gaming and visual effects applications.
As a part of your final semester, you will engage in an independent production and internship opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in the relevant field.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Project management
• User interface (UI)
• User experience (UX)
• Interactive design
• Web development
• 3D environments
• Audio and video editing
• Game and motion design

Internships
Each student will complete a 120-hour field placement/internship as a requirement for graduation. The internship will be completed at the end of fourth semester upon approval of the Co-ordinator. This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in industry and make connections that will start them off on their careers.

This one-year graduate certificate program is the first of its kind in Ontario. With the increase in cannabis product commercialization, there has been a growing demand for regulation and quality assurance experts. In this program, you will develop the knowledge and expertise to grade and maintain product quality in a highly regulated industry. Your learning will include interpreting and understanding regulatory standards governed by the Cannabis Act and Regulations. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be prepared to seek careers in cannabis regulation or quality assurance in medical or cannabis production organizations.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Preparing and managing quality documents and records
• Analyzing clinical data
• Developing components of a quality manual
• Applying quality assurance frameworks
• Mitigating risks for an organization
• Supporting security system oversight
• Supporting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the manufacturing and distribution of various cannabis products

This eight-month graduate certificate program will allow you to study 3D computer-based modelling and animation using high-end computer workstations, software and tools. You will learn the principles of animation to develop and master your knowledge of lighting, texturing and rendering, and fundamental elements of 3D animation.  

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Animation
• Modeling
• Rigging
• Lighting
• Rendering
• Compositing

Additionally, you will learn project development skills and storyboard drawing techniques necessary to succeed in the field of 3D animation.

This two-year diploma program will equip you with necessary skills to work in the justice sector, as a professional public service administrator, or clerk for courts or quasi-judicial administrative tribunals. You will study Canadian law, procedure and ethics, and gain hands-on experience in the areas of project management, legal research, public administration and technology. Fluency in English is critical to your success as there is a strong focus on effective written and verbal communication throughout the program. 

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Organization and time management
• Legal research and critical thinking
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Project management
• Technological proficiency

Field Placement
Meet all the academic requirements and you will have the opportunity to participate in a four–week unpaid field placement at the end of your fourth semester. This opportunity will provide you with practical work experience and exposure to the justice administration sector. With the support and assistance of faculty and staff, you will play an active role in securing your placement.

To be placed in a court or other government setting, you will have to provide a police clearance certificate. You must have permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship to be eligible for a field placement with a government court, tribunal, department, or agency.

Seneca’s two-year Acting for Camera and Voice diploma program offers exciting, hands-on learning experiences in the unique blend of film and voice acting. You will learn techniques that will enable you to build a strong foundation of stage acting, movement, voice and camera acting. 

Your studies will teach you to research roles, how to create audio and video demo reels, how to write scripts and business management skills necessary to succeed in your acting career.

Skills
Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:

• Acting to any medium
• Script writing
• Business management

This eight-month graduate certificate program will immerse you in public relations and corporate communications theory and practice. You will learn to write news releases, work with the media, research and develop strategic communications programs, hone digital communications skills and work in teams. You will be mentored by highly experienced teachers and learn how to effectively pursue a career in the public relations and communications industry.

In this program, you will collaborate with exchange students from Europe. You will have access to one of the best public relations and corporate communications libraries available and develop transferable skills valuable in a rapidly changing economy. 

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Writing press releases
• Performing communications audits 
• Pitching to the media 
• Media relations 
• Building websites and blogs 
• Public speaking 
• Event planning 

Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.