Overview

The studio-focused curriculum of the Illustration (Honours) program at Sheridan College prepares you for the real world

Explore drawing and painting* and digital approaches like motion, 3D and the web
Take more illustration-specific courses than most visual communication programs.
Develop illustrations for publishing, film and motion, games and editorial
Get professional experience during a 14-week work term.

Telling stories

Illustration technology is constantly evolving, but the core skill — the ability to tell stories and communicate ideas visually — never changes. In Sheridan's Illustration bachelor's degree program, you'll learn to create images with a purpose that stand out and make an impact.

Work placement and portfolio

Sheridan's Bachelor of Illustration degree program includes a 14-week work placement between the third and fourth years. Our office will help you arrange your placement, which may be located as far away as New York City or Europe.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Illustration Design Principles

Representational Drawing and Painting

Illustrative Lite Drawing

Conceptual Process

Breadth Elective

Composition and Rhetoric

Illustration History and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakville, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History Liberal Arts View 135 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)

plus

One Visual Arts or Communication Technology (TGJ or TGG) credit (Grade 11 or 12 any level, workplace ‘E’ level not accepted), or one postsecondary Visual Arts credit course
Four other Grade 12 subjects (U or M)
Minimum 65% overall average

or

Two semesters of postsecondary education including required English (ENG4U) or equivalent and Visual Arts course listed above with a minimum 65% overall average

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28965 CAD / year

≈ 28965 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10092 CAD / year

≈ 10092 CAD / year

Living costs

Oakville

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Telling stories

Work placement and portfolio

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Oakville

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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