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About

Unleash your creative spirit in this introduction to art, digital arts, photography, graphic design, typography and communications on the Art and Design Foundations Certificate (Program #270) from Mohawk College.

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Overview

On the Art and Design Foundations Certificate from Mohawk College learn the basics from a range of design specialities including photography, animation, graphic design and print.

What you'll learn

  • Examine traditional art, digital arts, applied design and communications.
  • Principles of the art and design workflow.
  • Create traditional and digital projects to start your visual arts and graphic design portfolio.
  • Plan, create, implement and present visual communications in a variety of media.
  • Introduction to design, idea development research and presentation technology.
  • Basic skills in drawing, colour theory, printing technology and still photography.
  • How digital concepts and designs transform into a finished print product.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Character Design
  • Artistic Web Design Applications
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration Techniques
  • Animation
  • Portfolio Development

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:

  • Grade 12 English E, C or U or equivalent

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Tuition Fee

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  • International

    17987 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 17987 CAD per year during 12 months.
  • National

    4487 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4487 CAD per year during 12 months.

International Tuition

  • Including: Ancillary Fee and International Tax Recovery
  • International tuition Per Semester $8,525

Living costs for Hamilton

1163 - 1630 CAD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

  • Once enrolled and registered, you are eligible to supplement your income and savings with awards, scholarships, and bursaries. 
  • It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
  • Mohawk College offers two types of financial awards to full-time students: Scholarships and Bursaries.

    • Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic merit, athletics, volunteer experience, or other achievements.
    • Bursaries: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and/or meet other specific criteria.

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