About Honours Bachelor Of Illustration in Sheridan College (Ontario)

Our curriculum prepares you for the real world

• Learn all types of illustration, from traditional disciplines (such as painting and drawing) to digital technologies (such as web design and motion graphics).
• Take more Illustration courses than most programs.
• Get professional experience during a 14-week work term.
• Develop illustrations that inform, entertain and persuade.

Learning Outcomes

Critical Performance Statement:

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to create a body of technically competent and visually compelling Illustration that is culturally informed and reflects the individual voice. Furthermore, they will have demonstrated the ability to apply the entrepreneurial skills required to sustain a professional practice in a rapidly changing global market place.

A graduate of the Illustration Applied Degree program will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Create illustrations from the development of the original concept to final execution.
• Apply theories and principles of design and communication to the development of effective illustrations.
• Communicate visually using drawing as a means of visual exploration, idea analysis, problem solving and expression of thought.
• Use a variety of technologies to create, capture and manipulate illustration elements in producing a final product.
• Work in a professional manner, maintaining professional relationships and communicating effectively with clients, coworkers, supervisors, and others.
• Apply appropriate and effective business practices when dealing with clients.

Career Opportunities

Many illustrators develop highly successful freelance careers. Sheridan prepares students for self-employment by teaching business and marketing skills. Learn to pitch an idea, assemble a dynamic portfolio presentation, manage copyrights, and how to run a small business.

Sample Career Fields

• Advertising
• Bio-medical
• Broadcast entertainment
• Computer gaming/concept art
• Graphic design (including web design)
• Graphic novels/comics
• Publishing

Academic qualification equivalents

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, English, Grade 12 with a minimum 65% overall average.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS           :   6.5 – Overall Band Score with no Band below 6.0
• TOEFL          :   88 (21L,W,S,R) iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) or 570 Paper-based
• PTE              :    60 – Overall Minimum Score (57L,W,S,R)

Sheridan College (Ontario) Highlights

Sheridan College (Ontario) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Though the cost of attendance for a student studying at Sheridan College would vary as per standard of living and choices of an individual, however, the estimated average cost for an academic year is tabulated below: