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Film and Motion Design – Media Fundamentals

Ministry-Approved Program Title: Media Fundamentals


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Ontario College Certificate
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OCAS Code
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Next Intake
September 2022
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Faculty of Media, Art & Design (MAD)
Length
Two semesters
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Program Overview

This program introduces students to the foundations of animation, filmmaking, video production, motion graphics and video game production. Students will learn many of the creative and technical skills required to produce animated content for a wide range of industry applications as well as developing a portfolio of work for advanced School of Media, Art & Design (MAD) programs in Animation – Digital Production, Game – Art, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design and Video Production. Upon completing this program, graduates will be fully equipped with the skills and knowledge to explore advanced programs that will lead to careers in broadcasting, computer animation, film/video production, game art, graphic design, motion graphics, etc. Skills learned in this program are useful in any discipline that requires or could benefit from marketing and promotion through audio and visual assets.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $13,852 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Studio Workshop (DESG 1103)
  • Introduction to Observation and Perception (FINE 1101)
  • Composition and Design (FINE 1102)
  • Foundations Of Visual Motion (MDIA 1100)
  • Fundamentals Of Video Capture and Editing (MDIA 1101)
  • The Development Of The Moving Image (PHOT 1102)

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Career Options

Graduates of this program may pursue further studies in other programs in the School of Media, Art and Design. With further educational experience, graduates could pursue careers in the following fields:
  • Advertising
  • Art Production
  • Audio and video recording
  • Broadcasting
  • Concert production and promotion 
  • Post-production editing
  • Film and video production
  • Graphic design/illustration
  • Journalism
  • Public relations
  • Rights administration and industry trade organizations 
  • Social media specialist
  • Various roles at major and independent record labels 
  • Web content coordinator
  • Web designer

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Program Details

In this program, students learn how to “give life” to images of all kinds, including: photographs, film and video; drawings (animation); and typography (motion graphics). The program will begin with the development of motion in the visual arts through image sequencing, including stop-motion animation; flipbooks; zoetropes, classic and computer animation.

The program‘s overview of, and introduction to the technologies and processes used to put images and text into motion provides students with insight into the skills and career pathways in five School of Media, Art & Design (MAD) programs in Animation – Digital Production, Game – Art, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design and Video Production. This program is intended to prepare students for more focused study and prepare them for a career in one of these disciplines. Skills learned in this program are useful in any role that requires or could benefit from marketing and promotion through audio and visual assets.

Throughout the program, students create a diverse portfolio that demonstrates technical and artistic strengths that can be used to apply for further programs of study. An annual showcase offers an opportunity for students to exhibit their best works and interact with faculty from target programs, peers, family, and friends.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

    1. Choose appropriate tools, techniques and applications to create visual narratives and presentations.
    2. Discuss how animation, film and other forms of visual motion styles integrated elements of the social and physical world.
    3. Create designs and visual storyboards by applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to stage a balanced composition.
    4. Create stop-motion films and motion graphic assets by applying the principles of animation.
    5. Analyze the social and technical effectiveness of narrative forms when used on different media platforms.
    6. Utilize a variety of industry standard audio/video software applications and techniques in the creation of media for a wide range of platforms.
    7. Develop an education and career plan within the range of career options.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Courses

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.

Semester 1

  • Studio Workshop (DESG 1103)
  • Introduction to Observation and Perception (FINE 1101)
  • Composition and Design (FINE 1102)
  • Foundations Of Visual Motion (MDIA 1100)
  • Fundamentals Of Video Capture and Editing (MDIA 1101)
  • The Development Of The Moving Image (PHOT 1102)

Semester 2

  • Introduction to Motion Graphics (DESG 1206)
  • Introduction to Vector and Pixel Art (DESG 1207)
  • Portfolio Production (DESG 1208)
  • Observational Drawing 2 (FINE 1201)
  • Storytelling Through Stop-Motion Technique (MDIA 1201)
  • Foundations Of Post-Production for Digital Media (MDIA 1202)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2022-23 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES Domestic International
Tuition $2,722 $13,852
Compulsory Ancillary $1,379 $1,877
Program Incidental $195 $195
Total Fees: $4,296 $15,924

Career Options

Graduates of this program may pursue further studies in other programs in the School of Media, Art and Design. With further educational experience, graduates could pursue careers in the following fields:
  • Advertising
  • Art Production
  • Audio and video recording
  • Broadcasting
  • Concert production and promotion 
  • Post-production editing
  • Film and video production
  • Graphic design/illustration
  • Journalism
  • Public relations
  • Rights administration and industry trade organizations 
  • Social media specialist
  • Various roles at major and independent record labels 
  • Web content coordinator
  • Web designer

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates of this program may apply to related programs at Durham College including Advertising and Marketing Communications; Animation – Digital Production; Broadcasting – Radio and Contemporary Media; Contemporary Web Design; Photography; Video Production; Game-Art; Graphic Design; Interactive Media Design; Journalism – Mass Media; Music Business Management; or Public Relations. 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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Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.

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