Creative? Check This Out.
Are you creative and endlessly curious? Do you love anything involving art, design, or music? If that sounds about right, great! In the Art and Design programs at Algonquin College, you’ll find the kind of real-world experience that becomes the foundation of your education. These programs can set you up for a successful career in any creative industry.
Allow us to introduce a few options for you to consider:
Game Development
This three year program prepares you for an exciting, dynamic career as a game developer. You learn everything from game design and development, traditional and digital imaging, authoring, animation and programming. If you’re creative, love math, computer programing, and you’re up for the challenge, the Game Development program awaits. You’ll become a pro in no time!
Graduates can pursue careers in entertainment, education, consumer products, and even government. This program opens countless doors. Use the WASD keys to walk through them.
Animation
If you’re a visual hands-on thinker, and love to draw, this program may suit you perfectly! The Animation program teaches students traditional, 3D, 2D tradigital, and video game animation techniques. You can become a well-rounded animator, ready for whatever the industry throws your way.
Algonquin College animators learn from real industry professionals. Our crew is always up to date on the latest techniques and software used in the industry. In just three years, they’ll get you ready for anything.
If that’s not enough to convince you, how does an Oscar sound? How about multiple Oscars? You read that right. Algonquin College Animation alumni, Trent Correy, won an Oscar for his work on critically acclaimed movies like Zootopia, Moana, and Frozen. Trent actually helped create Olaf from Frozen! This year, another alumni, Scott Armstrong, won an Oscar for his work on Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse. Pretty cool, eh?
Music Industry Arts
Is music something you’re super passionate about? Good. There’s something for you at Algonquin College. The Music Industry program is a lively, fast-paced, 45 week program that prepares you to work as as a producer, engineer, and musical professional in today’s music industry.
You learn about the industry as a whole, but also gain insight on the business aspects as well. Did you we mention that you gain full access to a real, professional recording studio? Rock on.
Want to learn more about this awesome program? Here’s a sneak peek of our latest commercial that features the Music Industry Arts studio!
Other Alternatives
If these programs aren’t quite your style, not to worry. There’s something for everyone. Don’t believe us? Check out the many other art and design programs! No matter what you choose, you’re sure to learn lots and have a blast doing it. You’ll excel at whatever you put your mind to.
