Art and Design Foundations - 270
Overview
Program Highlights
- Learn the basics from a range of design specialities including photography, animation, graphic design and print.
- Work on both traditional illustration and digital design projects.
- Get prepared to transition from high school or work to a college level diploma program by building your art and design skills.
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.
Program Length
1 academic year (period of 8 months)
Note: Students who start Semester 1 in January will enter Semester 2 in Spring/Summer.
Important Academic Dates
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Program delivery
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2020 - 2021 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
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Compulsory Ancillary Fees |
$753.47 | $698.20 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
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Compulsory Program Fees |
$73.79 | $37.42 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,181.30 | $2,089.66 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $4,270.96 | |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Awards: Scholarships and Bursaries
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).- Full Cost Breakdown
2020 - 2021 International Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
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Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees |
$7,879.00 | $7,935.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
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Program Compulsory Fees |
$73.79 | $37.42 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester | $8,402.79 | $8,347.42 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $16,750.21 | |
- International Scholarships and Bursaries
- OSAP not eligible for International Students
- Full Cost Breakdown
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Additional Information
- Financial Assistance
- Second Career Letters
- View the Additional Information Tab for any additional costs
Admission
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English E, C or U or equivalent
- Students do not need to purchase a computer, or camera. There are however material fees for various art supplies and media outputs
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.
Options are available for mature applicants.
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Hands-on experience in the Hugh Cameron Digital Print Learning Centre, Canada's foremost educational print learning centre.
- Learn industry-standard technology and programs in our state of the art labs.
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Mohawk Pathways
- Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**: Students that graduate from the Art and Design Foundations program are eligible to enroll into the following Ontario College Advanced Diploma programs:
- Advertising and Marketing Communications Management
- Photography - Still and Motion
- Graphic Design
- Animation 3D
- View our internal pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional Required Courseware:
- Students will be required to purchase a Material Art Kit* ($150).
- Students will be required to purchase an art kit, USB Thumb Drive, and SD card.
*NEW ordering process for Fall 2019: Material art kits are to be purchased directly from DeSerres. The kits will not be stocked by Mohawk College. Kits can be ordered over the phone by calling DeSerres at 416-703-4748, or by visiting Deserres at 130 Spadina Ave in Toronto. When ordering your kit, notify the store that you are a student in the Art & Design Foundations (270) program at Mohawk College. Payment can be made at the store, or over the phone via credit card. Kits will be shipped directly to you from DeSerres; shipping time is estimated at 2 to 3 business days. There is no additional cost for shipping.
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*Not all programs are international eligible. Please see our programs available for international students.
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