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Ministry-approved title: Media Fundamentals
Unlock your creative potential with our comprehensive two-term program in film and motion design. This program introduces students to a variety of media, including animation, graphic design, video, motion graphics, and digital production workflow. Gain essential creative and technical skills to produce captivating animated content for diverse industries. Build a standout portfolio for potential entry to advanced Faculty of Media, Art & Design programs, including Animation – Digital Production, Game – Art, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design and more. This program is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their capabilities in content creation and building accessible digital assets.
Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.
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In this program, students work with various visual media such as photographs, video, animation, and motion graphics. The curriculum covers the history of motion, image sequencing, holography, 3D printing techniques, video production and computer animation.
Students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and processes, giving them insight into five key programs within the Faculty of Media, Art & Design: Animation – Digital Production, Game – Art, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design, and Video Production. This program is designed to provide students with essential skills and prepare them for specialized study in these exciting fields. Students will build a diverse portfolio showcasing their technical and artistic abilities, which is perfect for applications to advanced programs.
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
Qualified graduates of this program may apply to related programs at Durham College including Advertising and Promotions ; Animation – Digital Production; Broadcasting – Radio and Contemporary Media; Contemporary Web Design; Photography; Video Production; Game-Art; Graphic Design; Interactive Media Design; Journalism – Mass Media; or Music Business Management. Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions.
Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.
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Jennifer Bedford is a program and research coordinator at DC. Her lens-based work has been published internationally and exhibited across North America, Europe, and Africa. She holds a Master of Arts in Communication and New Media and an honours undergraduate degree in Studio Art and Multimedia from McMaster University.
With over eight years of experience in graphic design, motion design, brand development and an MA - Design, Shaun specializes in creating impactful visual identities and campaigns for national brands and broadcasts. He leverages industry expertise to deliver innovative, real-world design education.
Kevin D. Fraser is an award-winning, internationally screened documentary filmmaker. A former TV writer, Kevin has worked on over a dozen different TV shows, from live events to animated series. A graduate of York and TMU, Kevin has been a professor at Durham College since 2013.
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