GradCert Computer Animation - Motion Graphics (Kitchener – Doon)
Conestoga CollegeDo you want to broaden your video and animation skills and take your media production techniques to the next level? Conestoga’s one-year graduate certificate in Motion Graphics provides you with a modern learning environment for creating seamless animated artwork and sequences, allowing you to pursue a career as a motion graphic designer, interactive media editor, post-production editor, or to integrate these elements into your current profession. Throughout the program, you will draw upon theory and techniques of the design, digital media, and animation worlds to conceptualize and create captivating 2D and 3D digital media for a variety of online and mobile applications. Courses are taught by faculty with direct industry experience and cover a broad range of applications such as advanced image capturing and editing techniques, typography, colour theory, green screen techniques, rendering, digital compositing, and post production. Courses also feature a mix of teaching and hands-on lab time, giving you the space to develop and perfect your skills using leading-edge content editing software. Designed to reflect the requirements and workflows found in industry, the program includes both individual and collaborative team-based projects, design iteration, the use of professional design briefs, and budget considerations. Throughout the program, you will develop a portfolio of original work that speaks to your unique strengths. To further support your transition to the workforce, the program facilitates a field placement where you will be given the opportunity to apply your skills on real projects.
Program details
Program contacts
- Jeff Thompson
- jthompson@conestogac.on.ca
Academic school
Creative Industries
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Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2023-2024 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2024 and later will be available Spring 2024.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $5408.00 | $5408.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $81.77 | $81.77 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $300.00 | - |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $42.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $6399.77 | $5957.77 |
| Year Total | $12357.54 |
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $7691.50 | $7691.50 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $81.77 | $81.77 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $300.00 | - |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $530.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $42.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9588.27 | $8616.27 |
| Year Total | $18204.54 |
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Delivery sequence - September 2023 - Kitchener – Doon
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