Overview

Foundations in Media Arts

Certificate

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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.
Duration
9 months (660 hours)
Schedule
Full-time, Daytime
Teaching language
English
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next session starts October 6, 2025
Admission criteriaTuition and financial aid

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. 

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 

Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic applicants generally require:

     • Proof of Secondary Graduation or equivalent,

    • Government photo ID.

    Some programs have additional admissions requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed. Learn more about admissions criteria for domestic applicants.

  • International applicants generally require:

     • Proof of Secondary Graduation or equivalent in English (official translations),

    • Photocopy of valid Passport,

    • Proof of English language proficiency,

    • Photocopy of valid Study Permit.

    Some programs have additional admissions requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed. Learn more about admissions criteria for international applicants.

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

Make a plan with the support of LaSalle College Vancouver's Financial Planning Services! Let us: 

  • Estimate the cost of your education,  
  • Add up your available education-cost resources,  
  • Subtract available resources from estimated cost, 

So that you can get money matters out of the way and focus on your dream career!

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Your Dream Future, Within Reach

Budget Friendly. Future Ready.

Get a quality education that’s both budget-friendly and future-ready—so you can
jumpstart the creative career of your dreams, without compromise.

How to Apply
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