McKenzie College School of Art & Design

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• Accounting And Payroll Administration

  This 34-week diploma program offered by McKenzie College prepares graduates for both computerized accounting and payroll jobs. Students who enjoy working with calculations and formulas, who are detail-oriented, and have analytical skills can apply for the program. The hybrid delivery of our curriculum will provide the training necessary to master essential office skills for a career in Accounting & Payroll. Graduates are qualified to take the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification offered by the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).

  Students who enjoy working with calculations and formulas, who are detail-oriented, and have analytical skills can apply for the program. McKenzie College welcomes new immigrants, laid-off employees, fresh graduates, and high school graduates.

  This program is taught in English.

• Computerized Accounting

  This 24-week diploma program offered by McKenzie College aims to teach the skills necessary for a career in computerized accounting. The hybrid delivery of our curriculum is excellent for individuals who enjoy working with numbers and are interested in learning the fundamentals of accounting and payroll. Graduates in Computerized Accounting are in high demand and will have a great opportunity to land a job in their field. The accounting and software skills obtained in our program will help you prepare for new career opportunities, growth in your current position or even help you with valuable skills to run your own business.

  Students who enjoy working with calculations and formulas, who are detail-oriented, and have analytical skills can apply for the program. McKenzie College welcomes new immigrants, laid-off employees, fresh graduates, and high school graduates.

  This program is taught in English.

• Office Administration & Accounting Specialist

  This 34-week diploma program helps students gain knowledge of accounting principles by using software applications. The combination of office administration skills and the foundations of computerized accounting systems will provide students with an extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs in addition to understanding key accounting principles. Students will learn about the importance of budgeting, planning, cash flow analysis and depreciation. The ideal candidate for this program is someone who is detail-oriented and has good problem-solving skills. The hybrid delivery of our curriculum will provide the training necessary to master essential office skills for a career in Office Administration & Basic Accounting.

• Business Management

  This 48-week diploma program offered by McKenzie College aims to teach the skills necessary for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating departments for a variety of professional settings. The hybrid delivery of our curriculum will provide the training necessary to master essential office skills for a career in Business.

  This program is a great choice for students who enjoy working with calculations and formulas, who are detail-oriented, have analytical skills and time management skills. McKenzie College welcomes new immigrants, laid-off employees, fresh graduates, and high school graduates.

  This program is taught in English.

Creative Arts, Interactive, Sound Programs

• Visual Arts Foundation

  Building a dream career in any creative field requires a solid educational foundation to build upon. During the Visual Arts Foundation program, students are taught key skills and techniques that will lay that foundation into further studies.

  A prerequisite to other McKenzie College diploma programs, this eight-month certificate program is for aspiring artists and designers who wish to advance their artistic skills and build an extensive fine art portfolio.

  Our creative studio environment allows students to learn critical thinking and time management skills through a series of hands-on projects. They will also have the opportunity to explore various media and art styles while developing new techniques and approaches to their work.

  Upon successful completion, students are highly recommended to further their studies at McKenzie College. Further studies increase opportunities to a career in areas of fine arts, game and animation, marketing and advertising, and design.

  This program is taught in English.

• Video Game Art

  Note: Visual Arts Foundation program is a pre-requisite for this program. Some exemptions may apply.

  The demand for 2D interactive games has never been higher and it continues to grow exponentially each year. As a result, so has the demand for the Visual Artists responsible for the concepts, characters and animations for these games. The Video Game Art program will teach you the key skills to create professional level game art and animation for the games of the future.

  Studying within our collaborative team environment, our Video Game Art students will learn the process of creating the visual assets required for modern interactive games, from concept designs through final game art and animation.

  Individuals will quickly advance their skills while building an extensive traditional and digital portfolio. This diploma program focuses on developing conceptualization and artistic skills, with a strong emphasis on creative problem solving. Through the development of 2D and 3D game art, we will explore a variety of styles that align with today’s industry standards.

  Using leading tools and software, our students will be prepared for a position at a modern interactive game studio.

   

  This program is taught in English.

• Tv & Game Animation

  Note: The Visual Arts Foundation program and the Video Game Art program are pre-requisites for this program. Some exemptions may apply.

  This 10-month diploma program provides students with the skills necessary for a career as a 2D and 3D animator, modeller, texture artist, in a typical animation/ art department within the fields of television animation and mobile/ interactive video games.

  Building on the design skills and animation basics learned in the Video Game Art program, our TV & Game Animation students will learn to bring their designs to life through dynamic and entertaining 2D and 3D animation.

  Within a professional collaborative team environment, the students will learn to use the principles of animation to create convincing character movement and acting. Also, they will create all the visual assets, (backgrounds, models, textures and animation) needed for the demands of today’s TV and Game animation markets.

  The course will cover subjects such as 12 Principles of Animation, 2D and 3D character animation, 2-legged and 4-legged character animation, Scene planning, advanced Character Design and Environment/ Background Design, using tools such as Autodesk Maya, Sketchbook Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud.

  The students will progress through a curriculum that combines a variety of assignments and projects, allowing them to build an extensive portfolio and a Demo Reel of their completed animation necessary in applying for any position in these fields.

  Upon completion of the program, our students will posses the necessary skills to obtain a position as an entry-level animator for companies that produce 2D and 3D television series, commercials, video games, mobile games and interactive educational content.

  This program is taught in English.

• Visual Communication Design

  This 10 month diploma program has combined our Photography Media Arts program with our Graphic Design program into one program titled, Visual Communication Design!

  This program will provide students with a strong foundation in both visual communication and design principles, allowing them to receive instruction resulting in strong comprehension and skill sets in BOTH Photography Media Arts and Graphic Design. This program will help to broaden students creative knowledge and open even more opportunities upon graduation and within the design industry!

  Students will take time off campus or in our photography studio to learn fashion, landscape, sports and food & product photography, while also exploring different camera techniques and shooting styles. With that, they will also exercise creative methods and critical thinking to design products that inspire a target audience toward a desired objective.

• Interactive Design

  The Interactive Design program is a 10 month diploma program that will dive into the world of cutting-edge digital technologies.

  This intensive program offers a comprehensive exploration of interactive design, equipping you with the skills and tools necessary for various commercial applications.
  By mastering key principles of user experience (UX) and fundamental elements of information technology (IT), you will gain the skill sets to deeply understand, analyze, program and evaluate existing digital products such as, apps, smart devices, video games and websites. Through this process you will develop innovative solutions and create engaging interactive experiences.