
Diploma in Illustration, Seneca Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario
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16 Months
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About this course
This two-year creative diploma program at Seneca's School of Creative Arts & Animation combines traditional and digital illustrative media with freelance business skills to help students succeed as professional illustrators. Over the course of 16 months, students will develop their visual art skills through activities such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, and digital media. The program specializes in areas like children’s book illustration, comics, editorial illustration, and concept art for film and game animation. Alongside artistic development, students will learn essential entrepreneurial skills, including website development, accounting, marketing, and revenue generation, to prepare them for the business side of their art careers.
Why this course is highly recommended
This program stands out by blending traditional art techniques with digital media, and it also emphasizes entrepreneurial skills needed for a successful freelance career. Students get the opportunity to showcase their work through notable industry affiliations such as TCAF, Canzine, and TAAFI, and benefit from a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster both creativity and business acumen.
Specialisation
The program offers specializations in children’s book illustration, comics, editorial illustration, and concept art for film and game animation, allowing students to focus on their area of interest within illustration.
Course fees
Application fees
13.05L
1st year tuition fees
13.05L
Living cost
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Living cost
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Degree requirements
The program leads to an Ontario College Diploma upon successful completion.
English language test
PTE
58
TOEFL
80
DUOLINGO
105
IELTS
6
Career prospects
Graduates can pursue careers as freelance illustrators working in children’s books, comics, graphic novels, editorial publication, film, gaming, online platforms, and packaging industries.
FAQs
What is the delivery format of this program?
The program is offered in a hybrid delivery format, combining some online coursework and in-person classes at Seneca@York.
Is this program PGWP eligible?
Yes, this program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.
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