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.
Program Promos
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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.
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2021 - 2022 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
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Compulsory Ancillary Fees |
$831.02 | $712.05 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
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Compulsory Program Fees |
$73.78 | $37.42 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,258.84 | $2,103.51 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $4,362.35 | |
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
2021 - 2022 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
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Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees |
$8,095.00 | $8,095.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
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Program Compulsory Fees |
$73.78 | $37.42 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester | $8,618.78 | $8,507.42 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $17,126.20 | |
- International Scholarships and Bursaries
- OSAP not eligible for International Students
- Full Cost Breakdown
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Additional Information
- Financial Assistance
- Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)
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Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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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.
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.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. *
- Advertising and Marketing Communications Management
- Photography - Still and Motion
- Graphic Design
- Animation 3D
This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
Pathways beyond Mohawk
See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.
Faculty
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Contact International
Email: intl.representatives@mohawkcollege.ca
Phone: 1-905-575-2254
Toll free phone numbers:
For general questions: 1-888-Mohawk9 (1-888-664-2959)
North China: 10-800-714-2521
South China: 10-800-140-2541
Brazil: 0800-022-7408
Philippines: 180011102544
Contact International Admissions
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Contact International Admissions
Phone: 1-905-575-2254
*Not all programs are international eligible. Please see our programs available for international students.
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