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2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
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Your two-year kickstart to a career in art and design.
Program Overview
Learn a wide array of art mediums and techniques
You'll get rigorous in-studio training in every semester of the two-year Visual and Creative Arts diploma program. You'll study 2D and 3D design, observational and life drawing*, anatomy, colour theory and painting. (*Note: You'll be required, as part of the curriculum, to study life drawing and painting. This regularly includes drawing the nude figure and the study of human anatomy.)
Choose studio electives that match your career goals and interests
In second year, you’ll choose from electives to specialize in areas that interest you and build a broader set of marketable skills to help you find work after graduation. You’ll choose from studio courses such as Figurative/Interpretive Drawing and Painting, Digital Media Studio, Digital Drawing and Painting and 3D Material Explorations.
Work in specialty studios with a faculty of practicing professional artists
Sheridan has a reputation as one of the best art schools in Canada. Our Visual and Creative Arts program shares spaces and faculty with our globally recognized Art and Art History, Illustration and Animation degree programs. Learning in world-class studios, you’ll get rigorous, hands-on training from faculty who are connected to galleries, studios and agencies in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
Easily transfer to a three-year advanced diploma
If you decide you want to further your artistic education and knowledge, transferring to our three-year Visual and Creative Arts advanced diploma is easy — simply speak to your program coordinator. You’ll learn more advanced techniques, in-depth theory and the professional skills you need to market yourself as a professional artist, designer or creative entrepreneur with your own business.
Further your education or begin your career
Many students who complete the Visual and Creative Arts diploma program go on to further study in a degree program of their preference.
Some students gain entry-level employment in jobs that require visual art and design skills, as fine artists, freelance designers, and in community arts groups.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 11632 Introduction to 2D Design 3 DESN 18081 Introduction to 3D Design 3 ARTS 13672 Observational Drawing 3 ARTS 10025 Colour Theory 3 ARTS 14998 Introduction to Painting 3 COMM 19999 Essential Communication Skills 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 19798 2D Design 3 DESN 19014 3D Design 3 ARTS 17370 Figure Drawing 3 DESN 17721 Design Drawing 3 ARTS 19798 Painting 3 General Education Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS ARTS 25436 Painting: Media and Materials 3 DSGN 17198 Digital Media Lab 3 HIST 11456G History of Western Art 3 Plus one of the following:
CODE TITLE CREDITS ARTS 20330 Interpretive Drawing 3 ARTS 25142 Figurative Drawing 3 Plus one of the following:
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 28634 2D Design Studio 3 DESN 10587 Introduction to Surface Design 3 Plus one of the following:
CODE TITLE CREDITS DESN 26048 3D Design Studio 3 DESN 14998 Introduction to Figurative Sculpture 3 Total credits: 18
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Semester 4
CODE TITLE CREDITS BUSM 25892 Business for the Arts 3 General Education Elective 3 Plus select 5 of the following courses:
CODE TITLE CREDITS ARTS 25586 Figurative Drawing Studio 3 ARTS 23431 Interpretive Drawing Studio 3 DESN 26859 Design: Text and Image 3 DESN 24178 Surface Design 3 DESN 28448 Figurative Sculpture 3 DESN 20082 3D Design: Material Exploration 3 ARTS 28263 Figurative Painting Studio 3 ARTS 24444 Interpretive Painting Studio 3 DSGN 27545 Digital Media Studio 3 Total credits: 21
Courses subject to change.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
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Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are 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.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Career Opportunities
Visual and Creative Arts diploma students learn how to work as artists and think like entrepreneurs.
Many students start studios or businesses. Others apply their new skills to further studies in other Sheridan programs, like our degree programs in animation and illustration.
Graduates have also worked in fields like:
- Digital prepress
- Gallery operation
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Photography
- Public art projects
- Self-employed artist/designer
- Signage
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Co-op
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Degree Completion
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Learning Outcomes
- Produce a collection of work that represents attitudes, knowledge and skills which demonstrate an advanced level of competency in visual communications.
- Apply an advanced level of knowledge, skills and appropriate methodology to resolve complex problems including time management, budgetary restrictions and specific client directives
- Originate and develop innovative and original visual communications on time and within budget to meet the specific needs of the client.
- Use a variety of advanced technologies to produce visual communications.
- Effectively communicate ideas, objects and emotions to resolve complex problems.
- Exhibit a breadth of knowledge in the origins and evolution of contemporary thinking and trends in design, art and technology.
- Effectively integrate the advanced levels of knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired and apply professional studio practices to realize solutions to complex problems.
- Resolve complex problems that demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the effects and psychology of colour.
- Work in a professional manner, maintaining professional relationships and communicating effectively with co-workers, supervisors and others.
- Produce a portfolio of work that reflects the ability to communicate effectively in visual form.
- Solve complex problems related to the conceptual process involving organization, budget and time management.
- Express artistic concepts through the manipulation of a variety of media (e.g. charcoal, paint).
- Use a variety of technical equipment and computer software to enhance visual, written and verbal communication.
- Communicate concepts, emotions and intent effectively in visual, verbal, written and virtual form, using appropriate terminology.
- Analyze contemporary visual arts development and issues, as well as current trends in the market.
- Observe guidelines and regulations with respect to health and safety applicable to the use of art materials and methodology.
- Generate works of art and design that reflect an advanced level of knowledge and skill in the application of colour theory and the effects and psychology of colour.
- Collaborate effectively with faculty and peers.
- Explain historical and contemporary works of art from a critical perspective.
- Conduct applied research that directs problem solving and informs the creative process.
- Use a broad range of specialized equipment, and required toxic and hazardous materials following established safety principles and procedures.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Internship
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Program Fees
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.
Fees for Canadian students
$5,324.64
Fees for International students
$19,098.64Financial Aid & Awards
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:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
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.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
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
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Labs & Technology
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Financial Planning Certification
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Program Transition
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Earn your Masters degree
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Transfer Opportunities
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Clinical Placements
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Computer Science Specializations
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.
You can specialize in one of the following fields:
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Cloud Computing
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.
Specialized Courses
- Internet of Things
- Storage Systems
- Virtualization
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Distributed & Parallel Computing
- Security & Privacy in the Cloud
- Cloud Economics
- Cloud Monitoring & Governance
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Cloud Software Engineer: Develop large-scale production clouds.
- Cloud Developer: Create new cloud services and improve current cloud products.
- Cloud Automation Specialist: Design and implement automated technologies and processes that support your employer’s cloud offerings.
- Cloud Architect: Use software development and information technology skills to build hybrid DevOp platforms that leverage your employer’s web services, cloud and on-premise data centres.
- Systems Administrator – Cloud Operations: Automate, organize, monitor and maintain all of your employer’s cloud-based systems.
- Cloud Services Adviser: Sell and market various cloud solutions, such as Office 365 or Watson analytics.
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Data Analytics
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.
Specialized Courses
- Business Processes
- Data Analysis & Visualization 1
- Big Data Management & Processing
- Data Analysis & Visualization 2
- Data Warehouse Design & Implementation
- Machine Learning Techniques
- Data Mining
- Business Communication
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Data Scientist: Perform data analysis and develop and implement predictive models.
- Data Architect: Design and implement big data solutions that support the Data Warehouse Environment (DWE).
- Data Analyst: Apply current technologies, concepts and methodologies to build development projects that integrate various data sources.
- Data Developer: Use Big Data architectures to migrate data from various databases, implement latest technologies and meet functional and technical requirements.
- Big Data Platform Engineer: Design, build and administer platforms that combine several big data applications and utilities within a single solution.
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Game Engineering
Master the algorithmic, programming and mathematical techniques used to develop software components for computer games.
Specialized Courses
- Gameplay Programming 1
- Game Engine Architecture
- Gameplay Programming 2
- Computer Graphics & Animation
- Artificial Intelligence for Games
- Game Tools and Data-Driven Design
- Multiplayer Games
- Games in Emerging Technologies & Hardware
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Game Developer: Design new games, including art and animation, or write programs to implement a game.
- Gameplay Programmer: Enhance computer games with gameplay features that improve the user experience.
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Network Engineering
Learn the specialized skills needed to plan, construct, optimize and manage the computer networks that businesses and organizations rely on every day.
Specialized Courses
- IP Engineering 1
- Network Access Technologies
- Network Service Applications
- IP Engineering 2
- Enterprise Network Operations
- IP Engineering 3
- Emerging Topics in Networking
- Internet Core Technologies
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Network Engineer: Design, install, maintain and support computer networks.
- Data Network Services: Troubleshoot computer network performance issues, analyze network traffic, plan capacity solutions and ensure service readiness.
- Network Quality Assurance Engineer: Perform manual and automatic quality assurance testing for networks.
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Modelling, Simulation & Visualization
Learn how to develop effective simulation software using techniques such as discrete event modelling, continuous system modelling, probabilistic modelling and mathematical modelling.
Specialized Courses
- Introduction to Modelling & Simulation
- Mathematical Modelling
- Graphics and Visualization
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Modelling & Simulation Methods
- High Performance Software Design
- Advanced Graphics and Visualization
- Advanced Modelling and Simulation
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Medical Imaging Software Specialist: Evaluate existing technologies, develop and implement algorithms and conduct system-level engineering to analyze, visualize, manipulate and integrate medical image-based solutions.
- Data Visualization Specialist: Independently design, visualize and implement data visualization solutions using data visualization best practices.
- Imaging Programmer: Use advanced programming knowledge, template development environments and image processing software packages to process medical image data.
- Modelling Specialist: Perform predictive modelling and data mining (including the design, development, maintenance and implementation of models) to identify trends and outliers, apply statistical methods to the data and interpret the results, and develop and design clear and informative data visualizations.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Articulation Agreements
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Program Mission
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.
Program Vision
Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.
Critical Performance Statement
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
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Field Placements
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Program availability
Ontario College Diploma
Full-time 2 years Program code: PCVAT
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| Sep 2023 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
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