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Digital Illustration & Sequential Art

Pixel Blue College

Pixel Blue College

www.pixelblue.ca
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2001 8215 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2C8, Canada

  • Program Type Occupational
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 1 Year or Less 1400 Hours (40 Weeks)
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements
Standard: 1. An Alberta or non-Alberta Grade 12 diploma (or the equivalent), with a passing mark in a Grade 12 level English course, passing mark in Math 30 or equivalent. Proper support documents and transcripts must accompany each application. 2. Diploma or work experience/experience in a related discipline. Mature Admission: 1. Mature students may be accepted if they have at least two years of documented industry experience in a related discipline (programming, web development, game design) and at least 50 credits toward an Alberta High School Diploma. A grade of 50% or better in English 10 or any Grade 11 English course, or non-Alberta equivalent, is also required. Proper support documents and transcripts must accompany each application. Skill Prerequisites: This program prepares students to work with computers at a highly technical level. Therefore, students must be fully comfortable and competent with computers PRIOR to beginning this training. This program occurs in a very fast-paced learning environment and requires significant after-class study and preparation. Specifically, students must be able to: 1. Perform file management tasks (copying, deleting, and moving files) in either a Windows or a MacIntosh environment. 2. Demonstrate a basic ability to draw using pencil and paper. 3. Modify the system environment in either a Windows or Macintosh OS (backgrounds, display settings, etc.). 4. Understand and perform software installation and setup. 5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of storytelling. 6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of PC or Mcintosh hardware. 7. Demonstrate problem solving and creativity skills.a. Students must submit a portfolio (flexible in content and formalities to demonstrate creativity. Portfolio can be comprised of artwork, illustrations, photography, video/audio production, or digital content.b. Successfully complete the GDAC-DISA test module.

Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2023/08/01 to 2024/07/31*.

  • Total Tuition $8,500.00

* Tuition and fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

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Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated January 25, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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