Foundations in Media Arts
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Overview
The Foundations in Media Arts certificate program is an introductory, intensive, skills-based study of traditional principles of drawing, colour theory, design fundamentals, applied design, and sculpture that gets you ready for a Media Arts diploma program in 3D Modeling for Animation and Games, VFX for Film and Television, or Animation Art and Design.
About the Program
The Foundations program is an introductory and intensive study of traditional principles of drawing, colour theory, design fundamentals, applied design, and sculpture with an emphasis on how those principles apply to digital imaging and media arts.
- This program/course is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Click here for more information about PGWP and to see our eligible courses.
Opportunities
Cutting-edge facilities & equipment
Facilities include:
- State-of-the-art workstations,
- Equipment sign out,
- Comprehensive game library and consoles,
- Render Farm computer cluster,
- Private tutoring spaces.
Software:
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk Mudbox
- Pixar RenderMan
- Foundry Nuke
- Foundry Mari
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Substance
- Arnold
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Pixologic ZBrush
- SideFX Houdini
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Adobe Substance 3D Designer
- Substance 3D Modeler
- Adobe Substance 3D Painter
- Adobe Substance 3D Sampler
- Blender
- Chaos Cloud Client
- Chaos Cosmos Browser
- Houdini
- Microsoft Office
- Nuke
- ZBrush
Gain hands‑on experience with AI tools in classes and projects:
- Runway, Adobe AI, Adobe Firefly, Nuke ML tools,
Upcoming Sessions
| Start date | Language | Schedule | Location | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jan 4, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jan 4, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Apr 5, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Apr 5, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Apr 5, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jul 5, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jul 5, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jul 5, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Oct 4, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Oct 4, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Oct 4, 2027 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jan 3, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jan 3, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jan 3, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Apr 3, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Apr 3, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Apr 3, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jul 1, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jul 1, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jul 1, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Oct 2, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Oct 2, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Oct 2, 2028 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jan 1, 2029 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jan 1, 2029 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jan 1, 2029 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Apr 2, 2029 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Apr 2, 2029 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Apr 2, 2029 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jul 2, 2029 | English | Full-Time - Daytime | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jul 2, 2029 | English | Full-Time - Evening | Vancouver | Apply now |
| Jul 2, 2029 | English | Full-Time - Weekend | Vancouver | Apply now |
Admissions Criteria
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Domestic applicants generally require:
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International applicants generally require:
List of Courses
QUARTER 1
- Fundamentals of Design
- Colour Theory
- Drawing & Perspective
- Life Drawing I
QUARTER 2
- Digital Imaging
- Concept Design and Illustration
- Life Drawing II
- Sculpture
QUARTER 3
- 2D Animation I
- Basic 3D Concepts
- Digital Storyboarding
- Compositing I
*Actual course order subject to change
Tuition & Aid
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