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1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
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You'll acquire basic skills and concepts in:
You'll also refine academic skills such as research, writing, and preparing and delivering presentations, which will serve you no matter which area of media studies you choose to pursue.
You'll be introduced to a broad range of media skills to prepare you for advancement into further media studies. This program fills an important gap year for students who have yet to select, or do not yet qualify, for competitive, advanced-level study. Our graduates' broad learning objectives best prepare them to enter programs focused towards a media career.
By taking this suite of media courses, you'll learn about your interests and abilities while charting a course for more advanced media studies.
You'll exit the program with a broad, foundational skill set that will prepare you for advanced educational opportunities in a variety of creative fields.
You'll be qualified to compete for entry into Sheridan programs such as:
Media Fundamentals classes are held at Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus, Oakville, Ontario.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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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 |
---|---|---|
COMM 19999 | Essential Communications | 3 |
MEDA 14310 | Introduction to Sound Design | 3 |
MEDA 11044 | Design Technology 1 | 3 |
MEDA 10000 | Visual Language | 3 |
MEDA 10261 | Working in Creative Industries | 3 |
CULT 11918 | Global Media and Popular Culture | 3 |
Total credits: 18
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
MEDA 10025 | Telling Stories for Screens | 3 |
MEDA 15142 | Media History | 3 |
MEDA 10082 | Design Technology for Media 2 | 3 |
ARTS 19958 | Introduction to Media Aesthetics | 3 |
General Education Elective | 3 |
Plus one of the following electives:
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
MEDA 14717 | Media Writing Fundamentals | 3 |
MEDA 10001 | Introduction to Radio Broadcasting | 3 |
Total credits: 18
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 Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
or
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
A Media Fundamentals certificate is a big first step on the journey towards a media career. After completing the program, you’ll be ready to thrive in whatever media studies discipline you choose to specialize in.
You'll be prepared to compete for entry into Sheridan programs such as:
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
The successful completion of this program will enable the graduate to:
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 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 2022–2023 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
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 (ESL excluded) in Spring 2022, Fall 2022 or Winter 2023 semesters in Year 1 (Semester 1) will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 27, 2022. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
In our Honours Bachelor of Computer Science program, you'll learn foundational skills that prepare you to work in any area of computer science. But you’ll also have the chance to specialize in one of four emerging fields that interests you the most.
In the first year of the program, you’ll be introduced to each of these four fields: cloud computing, data analytics, game engineering, and network engineering.
Then, you’ll focus your studies on your selected specialization. You’ll take eight courses in your specialization of choice, gaining specific skills that are not taught in traditional diploma and degree programs. Your computer science specialization will give you a competitive advantage when you graduate.
Get a deeper understanding of cloud computing — the delivery of computing system resources such as software, databases, servers, data storage, and more — over the Internet. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of private, hybrid or public cloud delivery.
Learn how to apply statistical analysis, data mining and other advanced techniques to draw new and useful insights from large data sets. Confidently interpret and share information about the data patterns you discover.
Master the algorithmic, programming and mathematical techniques used to develop software components for computer games.
Learn the specialized skills needed to plan, construct, optimize and manage the computer networks that businesses and organizations rely on every day.
Learn how to develop effective simulation software using techniques such as discrete event modelling, continuous system modelling, probabilistic modelling and mathematical modelling.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 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 Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Certificate
1 year (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Full-time 1 year Program code: PMDAF
Start date | Campus | Status |
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Sep 2023 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
Jan 2024 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
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