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1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
Sheridan’s Advanced Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics and Props certificate program has helped countless artists launch their journeys into the world of advanced special effects. Through training in prosthetics application, props and puppet building, 3D printing, and animatronics you’ll learn how to use your passion for artistry to bring your visions and creatures to life.
Immerse yourself in classes where you’ll learn how to use specialized products and equipment to sculpt, mold, cast and finish your creations. You’ll also gain a strong understanding of the inner workings of the media industry and the styles, trends, and new developments that are shaping its future.
All faculty in this program come to our classroom with recent and relevant industry experience. Because classes are small, you'll receive lots of personal support from your instructors. From props masters to prosthetic artists, from puppet builders to animatronics technicians, our faculty have what it takes to help you succeed in any SPFX stream you see yourself in.
Following the first two semesters, you'll participate in a field placement where you can use your newly acquired special effects makeup skills in a professional setting. This invaluable work experience and exposure to professionals in the field can launch you into your career.
This program is one of the few programs of its kind in North America and the only one in the Ontario college system.
Coursework was developed specifically to meet the needs of employers such as museums, amusement parks, exhibitors and the entertainment industry. Courses include both classroom theory and extensive hands-on lab work.
Our intensive lab experiences simulate industry settings, giving you concrete knowledge in the workings of a special effects build team in charge of sculpting, molding, casting and developing prosthetics, props and animatronics.
Guest industry speakers regularly visit class, providing excellent networking opportunities.
You’ll also be introduced to the unions representing the profession, such as the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET).
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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COSM 56048 | Molding and Casting for the Special Effects Artist | 3 |
COSM 55586 | Makeup Application & Facial Prosthetics | 3 |
COSM 58081 | Conceptual Processes | 3 |
COSM 50009 | Advanced Special Effects Makeup: Product Knowledge and Safety Solutions | 3 |
COSM 55436 | Sculpting & Anatomy | 3 |
Total credits: 15
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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COSM 58634 | Advanced Prosthetics | 3 |
COSM 51975 | Industry Culture: Crisis, Conformity and Change in Advanced Special Effects and Makeup | 3 |
COSM 56859 | Prop Production for the Special Effects Artist | 3 |
APPL 58823 | Digital Applications for Advanced Special Effects Makeup | 3 |
COSM 57545 | Puppetry for the Special Effects Artist | 3 |
Total credits: 15
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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COSM 55288 | Animatronics for the Special Effects Artist | 3 |
COSM 59798 | Project Production | 3 |
COSM 57198 | Professional Design Solutions: Marketing, Promotion and Personal Development | 3 |
FLPL 55436 | Field Placement and Seminar | 6 |
Total credits: 15
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Applicants applying without a postsecondary diploma or degree are required to submit a portfolio. The Office of the Registrar will update your application in the Sheridan Application Portal to notify you if a portfolio is required.
Sample portfolio instructions for reference purposes only are also available.
Eligible applicants are selected based on previous academic achievement and/or demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience, plus the results of their portfolio, if required.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
When you complete your one-year graduate certificate program, you’ll be ready to take a position in museums, theme parks, special events marketing companies, and film and television.
Here are some jobs you might find:
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Sheridan’s Social Service Worker – Gerontology program is the first in the province to offer our diploma program entirely online.
* Note: At this time, the virtual option is only open to domestic students.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Sheridan recognizes and appreciates that advanced learning doesn’t always require standard classroom instruction, and that opportunities to advance skills and learn new technologies are everywhere.
If you have significant knowledge and experience in programming, web development, database and/or networking, you may choose to complete Advanced Entry Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (AEPLAR) Challenge Exams for academic credit towards your Sheridan Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma.
AEPLAR Challenge Exams are administered by and through the Sheridan College Assessment Centre or through an approved Test Centre. There are fees to write each exam (an Assessment Centre fee and a Challenge Exam fee).
Your completed Challenge Exam(s) will be evaluated to determine whether you’re eligible for credit in one or more courses within the identified program streams.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and Advanced Standing credits are subject to Sheridan’s policies and procedures. Learn more about Sheridan’s Credit Transfer policies and procedures.
No. Challenge Exams are designed for applicants with knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education. If you have previous postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply for Advanced Standing instead — you may be eligible to apply your previously earned credits towards your new program at Sheridan.
Challenge Exams for applicants to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program are designed to test skills in specific knowledge streams within this program:
You can also choose to complete Challenge Exams for specific individual courses within the Computer Systems Technology program.
Complete a free self-assessment test to help you determine whether Challenge Exams are a good option for you.
You must meet the program admission requirements to be eligible for admission and PLAR.
Complete a free self-assessment test for each knowledge stream you wish to challenge. This will help you determine whether your current skills will enable you to succeed in the Challenge Exam(s).
Apply to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program.
To be eligible to complete Challenge Exams for this program, you must select "Advanced Entry" as the level of the program on your application.
Once Sheridan receives your application, we’ll send you an email with instructions on how to register and pay for your Challenge Exam(s). Follow those instructions.
Once you’ve completed your Challenge Exam(s), subject matter experts in Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology will evaluate them within 10 business days. The Faculty will forward your results to the Office of the Registrar, and any approved credit transfers will be posted in your Credit Transfer centre. Exam feedback will not be provided.
If you receive an offer of admission to Sheridan, please follow the instructions to confirm your offer and pay your fees by the due dates indicated in order to reserve your spot in the program.
We wish you success in this process and look forward to seeing you at Sheridan!
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2024–2025 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.
Notes: Fees shown are for three academic terms.
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
All new international students* beginning their full-time postsecondary studies (Year 1, Semester 1) in Spring 2024, Fall 2024 or Winter 2025 semesters will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.
*ESL and programs with tuition reduction are excluded
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design curriculum and its delivery are designed to address current social issues pertinent to the design industry. This enables students to broaden their understanding of their place within the world.
Fundamental to the vision of the program is the balance of creative and conceptual thinking with the technical and business aspects of the profession. Courses follow a logical sequence with the degree of difficulty building vertically from first year to fourth year.
The various streams provide a range of design problems building in size and scope, from simple to complex in various design sectors. The curriculum builds on fundamental introductions that ensures a strong foundation for students to apply additional more complex learning and skills developed later in the program.
Studio projects are designed to mimic professional practice and require applied theory, creativity and strong technical knowledge. Curriculum is also connected horizontally across each semester to help support the learning in courses happening simultaneously. This demonstrates the inter-connected knowledge and skills required to practice in the industry.
The program provides many opportunities that expose students to practicing professionals and professional practice. Industry leaders and representatives from professional associations like ARIDO and IDC are invited into the classroom as jurors and guest speakers throughout the four years. The internship also provides professional design work experience for students before they enter their final year of study.
The curriculum is student-centric and designed to equip students with the skills that are required for entry-level design positions and advanced study. Manual skills such as drafting, drawing and model making are developed alongside digital skills using current software. Students are also well-versed in the applicable building codes and regulations required to practice in Ontario. Students are exposed to valuable research skills and encouraged to continue their learning past graduation.
Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program aspires to:
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
If you've graduated from a health-science degree other than athletic therapy or kinesiology, your application will be assessed on an individual basis.
If you're a graduate of Sheridan's Athletic Therapy or Kinesiology degree program, you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program after completing three bridging courses.
This bridging program will be available in Spring/Summer 2024.
How to apply: Submit an application using the program code PBHSB.
After successfully completing the assigned bridging courses, you'll be admitted into Year 2 (Semester 3) of our Osteopathy degree. In order to earn your Osteopathy degree, you'll need to complete all courses in the remaining three years of the program, with the following exceptions.
*Athletic Therapy graduates are also exempt from the following course:
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.
Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.
Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Each year, Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing (CW&P) program hosts a Writer-in-Residence. The 8-month residency is awarded to a writer who embodies the distinctiveness and dynamism of the & in our program name.
In addition to working on at least one specific writing project of their own during their tenure, the Writer-in-Residence is responsible for creative leadership, mentoring and public outreach in the area of creative writing and/or publishing.
Students in our CW&P program benefit from the work and mentorship of our Writer-in-Residence, who:
Fiction writer, editor and poet Cassidy McFadzean is joining Sheridan as the 2024–25 CW&P Writer-in-Residence.
McFadzean was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she earned an MA from the University of Regina. She went on to earn an MFA in poetry from the University of Iowa, and an MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College, where she was co-Editor-in-Chief and Fiction Editor of The Brooklyn Review.
McFadzean is the author of three books of poetry: Crying Dress (House of Anansi, 2024), Drolleries (McClelland & Stewart, 2019), and Hacker Packer (M&S, 2015). Her poetry has appeared in magazines across Canada and the U.S., has been anthologized in The Best Canadian Poetry, In Fine Form 2, and The New Wascana Anthology. Her fiction has appeared in Joyland, EVENT, Maisonneuve, and The Best Canadian Stories, and is forthcoming in Hazlitt, The Walrus, and Invisible Publishing's collaborative anthology Dead Writers.
In welcoming her to the post, CW&P's Associate Dean Morgan Dennis highlights McFadzean’s expertise in both poetry and fiction, as well as her editorial work at The Brooklyn Review: “McFadzean is such a well-rounded talent, which is exactly what our students are looking for. Plus, her experience in the literary journal market will be of great value to our in-house magazine—The Ampersand Review of Writing & Publishing."
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Are you a business lead who's looking to level up your company's culture of creativity and entrepreneurship?
Sheridan offers FREE, one-hour PD sessions on topics such as:
These workshops will catalyze your climate of innovation and give your team an exclusive look into Sheridan's one-of-a-kind graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation.*
Register your team for a FREE online one-hour masterclass!
Our new graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation is a great professional development (PD) opportunity for many company teams. The program teaches complex problem-solving, creativity, innovation and negotiation skills — competencies that make companies more resilient and adaptable as they face the unique challenges presented by the future of work.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
The Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET) provides a chance for students who are learning a skilled trade to bypass in-class studies.
In most cases, you need to score 70% or higher to pass the AET. If you score lower than 70%, you'll need to wait three months before you can try again (with some exceptions for certain exams).
Apprenticeship Exemption Tests are administered at the Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga, through Sheridan's Assessment Centre.
Learn more about the AET, including eligibility criteria, available tests and how to register.
Sheridan is a Ministry-approved Apprenticeship Exemption Test centre, authorized through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development (MLITSD), for both apprentices and non-apprentices.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 year (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | Oakville
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | Brampton and Mississauga
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Full-time 1 year Program code: PASEM
Start date | Campus | Delivery | Status |
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Jan 2025 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) |
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Domestic Available
International Available
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Jan 2026 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) |
In Person
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Domestic Available
International Available
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Jan 2027 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) |
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