Art Degrees Online

CurriculumSemester 1 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
EAC150 College English 3
ICA001 Introduction to Computers and Applications 2
IDP100 Photography I 3
IDP102 Colour Theory 4
IDP103 Business I 3
IDP104 History of Imaging 3
IDP105 Creativity 3
IDP111 Digital Imaging I 3

Semester 2 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
IDP200 Photography II 6
IDP202 Digital II 3
IDP203 Business II 2
IDP204 Wedding and Event Photography 3
IDP205 Web Design 2
IDP206 Photojournalism 3
XXXXXX General Education Option 3

Semester 3 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
EAC409 Print Journalism 3
IDP302 Digital Imaging III 3
IDP303 Small Business I 3
IDP304 Self Promotion and Portfolio Building 3
IDP305 Stock Photography Business 2
IDP306 Creativity II 2
IDP311 Photography III 5
XXXXXX General Education Option 3

Semester 4 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
IDP400 Production/Editing 4
IDP402 Large Format Digital Printing 3
IDP403 Small Business II 3
IDP404 Field Placement 1
IDP411 Final Portfolio 4
XXXXXX General Education Option 3

Program Code: IDP Campus: SenecaYork
Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years) Start Dates: Fall, Winter
Start dates are subject to change
Credential Awarded: Ontario College Diploma

Program Description

This intensive 4 semester program is intended for applicants with a strong interest in photography and image creation. Successful applicants will have a basic knowledge of photography and must demonstrate an understanding of imaging fundamentals. They will build a strong portfolio of photographic and illustrated images for a wide range of practical business applications. Along with artistic and technical skills, students will learn business and entrepreneurial skills. Students will work primarily in the digital realm of photography and imaging. Students will be required to purchase a minumum of photography/imaging equipment.

Curriculum

Semester 1 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
GAM710 Modeling Concepts 3
GAM714 Texturing 3
GAM720 Lighting and Rendering 1
GAM730 Animation 4
GAM740 Level and Environment Design and Modeling 3
GAM750 Game Engine Production I 4
GAM760 Game Mods 3
GAM770 Production Design 3

Semester 2 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
GAM681 Portfolio, Presentation and Professionalism 1
GAM801 Motion Capture 3
GAM810 Advanced Modelling Concepts 3
GAM814 Advanced Texturing 3
GAM830 Advanced Animation 4
GAM850 Game Engine Production II 3
GAM860 Unreal Ed II Advanced Methods 3
GAM870 Production Project 4

Admission Requirements
The 3D Gaming program is ideal for students graduating from fine art, 2D/3D animation, photography, film/video, architecture, sculptors and graphic design programs.
Applicants must have completed at least one year of a post-secondary education.

Applicant Selection:
Applicants will be required to demonstrate proficient computer skills, submit a visual arts-based portfolio and resume. In the event of oversubscription, additional selection criteria may be used.

Desirable:
One or more of the following: visual arts background, classical animation, fine art, graphic design, architectural/engineering or computer graphics including experience with Windows operating systems.
Additional experience with Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, or any 3D program a definite asset.

Program Code: GAA Campus: SenecaYork
Duration: 2 Semesters (8 Months) Start Dates: Fall, Winter
Start dates are subject to change
Credential Awarded: Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed to give students the skills to develop game art using computer based software. Techniques such as modeling, animation, texturing and game engine integration will be covered using the latest high-end computer hardware and software.

The emphasis of the program is on learning the tools to develop amazing game art and to incorporate that art into real-time environments using 3D Studio Max and other game development tools.

Semester 5 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
ANI510 Character Polygon Model 3
ANI514 Texturing and Painting for Animators 3
ANI520 Lighting for Animators 1
ANI530 Game Animation 4
ANI540 Environment and Asset Modeling 3
ANI550 Game Engine Integration for Animators 4
ANI560 Game Development for Animators 3
PRD502 Production Management 3

Semester 6 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
ANI623 Lighting, Texturing Rendering II 3
ANI624 Advanced Character Animation II 4
ANI631 Advanced Game Animation 4
ANI670 Production Development 4
ANI671 Advanced Digital Tools II 2
PRT682 Portfolio Preparation 1

3D Character Animation Stream

***Semester 5 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
ACT550 Advanced Acting for Animators 2
ANI501 Advanced Animation Principles 4
ANI502 Advanced Life Drawing 4
ANI504 Advanced Lighting, Texturing, Rendering 3
ANI512 Storyboarding for the 3D Environment 2
ANI521 Basic 3D Modeling 3
ANI524 Advanced Animation Tools 3
ANI531 Basic Rigging for 3D Animators 3

Semester 6 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
ANI623 Lighting, Texturing Rendering II 3
ANI624 Advanced Character Animation II 4
ANI625 Introduction to MEL Scripting 3
ANI630 Advanced Rigging 3
ANI671 Advanced Digital Tools II 2
LIF641 Life Drawing Portfolio Development 4
PRT681 Portfolio Presentation and Professionalism 3
STR600 Storyboarding and Project Development Advanced 2

*** Streaming subject to enrolment and not guaranteed. (Students are required to make stream selection by week 2 of the 4th semester. Both streams may not be available in all semesters.)

Semester 1 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
ANI100 Introduction to Animation 4
CHR131 Character Design – Basic Principles 2
DGT371 Digital Tools for Animators 3
EAC150 College English 3
HIS151 History of Animation 3
ICA001 Introduction to Computers and Applications 2
LAY111 Layout – Perspective 3
LIF141 Life Drawing – Structural Anatomy 4
STR100 Storyboarding – Film Structure 3

Semester 2 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
ANI200 Animation-Character Locomotion 4
CHR231 Character Construction 3
DGT250 Digital Tools – Animation 1 3
HIS251 History of Film 2
LAY211 Layout – Composition 3
LIF241 Life Drawing – Proportions and Volumes 4
STR200 Storyboarding – Script Writing 3
XXXXXX General Education Option 3

Semester 3 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
AAP310 Animation Applications 1 3
ACT350 Acting and Drama – Character Development 2
ANI300 Character Animation 4
CHR331 Character Development 3
DGT350 Digital Tools – Animation 2 2
LAY311 Layout – Location Design 3
LIF341 Life Drawing – Expressive Gestures 4
STR300 Storytelling 3
XXXXXX General Education Option 3

Semester 4 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
AAP410 Animation Applications 2 3
ACT450 Character Acting 2
ANI400 Animation – Acting and Emotions 4
LAY411 Layout – Environmental Design 3
LIF441 Life Drawing – Acting 4
STR400 Storyboarding – Sequential Composition 3
XXXXXX General Education Option 3

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation(C), University Preparation(U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older).
Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U).

Desirable:
Grade 12 Mathematics.
Basic computer skills including Windows or Macintosh operating systems, word processing software (preferably Word) and spreadsheet software (preferably Excel).
A basic understanding of graphic applications like Adobe Photoshop or Flash is an asset, but is not required.

Applicant Selection:
In the event of over subscription, applicant selection may be a two-step process. In Step 1, academic achievement (i.e. grades in pre-requisite subjects and/or scores in English and Reading Comprehension tests) may be used to select applicants who are eligible for Step 2. The second step will require the submission of an art portfolio showcasing the applicant’s understanding of perspective and figure drawing fundamentals as well as personal works. This portfolio is handed in at a standardized orientation session, which may also contain a short on-hand drawing test. Applicants who are unsuccessful in Step 1 will be notified by mail, and will not be included in Step 2 of the selection process.

Program Code: ANI Campus: SenecaYork
Duration: 6 Semesters (3 Years) Start Dates: Fall, Winter
Start dates are subject to change
Credential Awarded: Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Program Description

This six semester diploma program is designed to give the student the skills necessary to succeed in both the traditional and computer animation production industry. Developed to meet the specific demands of animation studios in need of highly-trained animators, the curriculum focuses on the development of individual creative expression using experimental and innovative animation techniques. This is accomplished through the artistic application of the theories of motion, timing, storytelling, entertainment and the use of the most current technology required to work successfully in the competitive world of 2D and 3D animation.

Major components include: pre-production, character and location design, writing, storyboarding, production, acting, timing, animation, post-production, lighting, compositing, editing and rendering.

The animation program graduate will be proficient in the use of traditional animation theories, equipment and facilities, and will understand the many technical requirements of producing animation using the latest computer software. The graduate will also be able to draw storyboards, design characters and sets, lay out scenes, light the environment and characters as well as animate the character in a convincing and believable way. Graduates will be able to produce believable characters in entertaining situations for broadcast on the web, television, film, or theatre.