Employer 94% Satisfaction* with the knowledge and skills that our graduates possess.

FACULTY OF , ARTS & DESIGN Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program Code: PCDCA Digital Creature Animation – Full-time | Trafalgar Road Campus | 1 yr Technical Direction (3 semesters) Launch or advance your career in creature .

Develop an in-demand computer animation skill.

Create characters and creatures audiences Earn your master’s in 3D will remember Develop career-ready skills animation studying abroad Working in the Sheridan Centre for • Study advanced computer Sheridan has an arrangement with the Animation and Emerging Technologies animation techniques Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art and Design (SCAET), you’ll advance in your ability to • Study and apply physically accurate and (IADT) in Ireland. Graduates of Sheridan’s create memorable characters/creatures, technical animation Digital Creature Animation post-grad from script to storyboard to modelling and certificate program from 2009 or later can • Study advanced rigging and modelling advanced rigging, all the way through to apply to IADT to earn their master’s degree • Expand your portfolio post-production. in 15 weeks. • Showcase your technical skills and creativity

* 2018 Key Performance Indicator (KPI) survey results produced by the Ontario Government, Colleges Ontario and student associations. Percentage shown reflects the average employer sheridancollege.ca satisfaction across all Sheridan programs over the last five years. Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility • Sheridan’s Computer Animation Program or equivalent as assessed by Sheridan. Career Opportunities and Graduates of our program have a specialized, highly marketable skill that translates • A postsecondary diploma or degree in art directly to the workplace. They enjoy career opportunities in such industries as: film, and/or design. television, advertising, video gaming and web animation. Students often find work in or character modelling/rigging. • Demonstrated competence through relevant educational and/or work experience. SAMPLE JOB TITLES OF OUR GRADUATES INCLUDE: Credentials earned at less than the equivalent of an Ontario College Diploma will not be considered as Modeler having met the academic entrance requirements. Designer Video Game Artist A thorough understanding of 3D CG modelling, Rigger TD Supervisor rigging, texturing and lighting (Maya or Houdini preferred) as well as basic skills Creature Technical Director are essential factors to qualify for this program. Applicant Selection Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of: • Demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience and • Letter of Intent and résumé • Portfolio assessment A portfolio review fee is required with the submission. Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application. Courses Domestic applicants with education outside of SOME OF THE COURSES YOU CAN EXPECT TO TAKE IN YOUR PROGRAM Canada must have their transcripts assessed for equivalency through ICAS or WES. A general Anatomy and Life Drawing Digital Creature Project Pre-Production (document-by-document) or a comprehensive (course-by-course) assessment is required. Digital Creature Directed Project Digital Creature Systems Applicants who do not meet the admission Digital Creature Methodology Digital Sculpting requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs. English Language Proficiency All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements. Note: See website for specific terms and course listings. Refer to the website for full admission requirements.

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