Foundation in Entertainment Arts

Program Description

The Foundation in Entertainment Arts certificate program is a full-time, one-year Centre for Entertainment Arts (CEA) program to prepare you for advanced studies in animation, modelling, visual effects, or game development. Students who are interested in a career in entertainment arts will be taught how to observe, represent, and ultimately development fundamental visual decision making skills in a variety of formats.

With classes such as figure drawing, colour and design, sculpting, and more, the students will be able to create increasingly expressive, dynamic, and consistent artistic works, while establishing a well-rounded technical base. Graduates of this program will be well-positioned to pursue intermediate or advanced programs of study in line with their specific professional goals in the industry. This program welcomes students in September, January, and May.

You will receive foundational, hands-on training in the industry software and workflows. Students will also work to develop a strong personal portfolio which will help graduates gain entry into the advanced diploma programs at Centre for Entertainment Arts.

Software and hardware taught in this program:

Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Photoshop
Confluence
Nuke
Maya
Blender
Microsoft Office
Substance Painter
Unreal
zBrushCore

Admission Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

English 30-1, English 30-2 or equivalent

Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admissions Test

And

Portfolio submission of 5-10 pieces (8+ pieces are recommended) of artistic work (e.g. sketches, renderings, design variations) in digital format. Successful portfolios reflect a broad range of techniques, influences, styles, and subject matter.

If you have questions or need support for your portfolio submission, please email programs@thecea.ca.

Admission is considered on a first qualified, first admitted basis. Do not submit admission documents until after you’ve applied for admission. Portfolios cannot be reviewed before you’ve applied for admission.