EC Vancouver:

English + Arts
Improve your English & test your creativity! EC is now offering
students the chance to gain a diploma from The Art Institute of
Vancouver while further improving their language skills in a
natural environment.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT ON THIS COURSE?
Are you interested in a career in arts? Come and try one of our 11-week certificate
programs and see what the Art Institute of Vancouver has to offer. All programs
consist of one introductory course and three other higher level courses, leading to
the presentation of a students portfolio, and enabling the student to begin their
career search. Courses are 16 credits and are all transferable into Diploma or Degree
programs if students wish to extend into an academic program upon completion of
the certificate program.
Students can choose any of the following courses:
Interior Design
1. Introduction to Interior Design
2. Computer-Aided Design
3. Colour Theory
4. Drawing
Graphic Design
1. Fundamentals of Design
2. Colour Theory
3. Drawing
4. Digital Imaging
Digital Film & Video
1. Introduction to Digital Film Editing
2. Introduction to Video Production
3. Visual Storytelling and Aesthetics
4. Film Studies

LEVEL
Intermediate

COURSE DURATION
12 weeks at EC & 11 weeks at AI
Vancouver
COURSE START DATES
2014
Summer: July 7
Fall: October 6

2015
Winter: January 5
Spring: April 6
Summer: July 6
Fall: October 5

Visual Effects for Film & TV

1. Design & Colour Theory
2. Basic 3D Concepts
3. Introduction to Visual Concepts
4. Digital Imaging

AVAILABLE IN

3D Modelling for Animation & Games

1. Design & Colour Theory
2. Basic 3D Concepts
3. Drawing and Perspective
4. Digital Imaging

Depends on the program but all classes

are small

EC Vancouver
MAXIMUM IN CLASS

Animation Art & Design

1. 2D Animation I
2. Digital Imaging
3. Drawing and Perspective
4. Basic 3D Concepts
Game Art & Design
1. Colour Theory
2. History of Games
3. Basic 3D Concepts
4. Game Design I
Professional Recording Arts
1. Fundamentals of Audio
2. Digital Music Technology I
3. Audio Technology I
4. Digital Audio I
Fashion Design
1. Colour Theory
2. Digital Imaging
3. Fashion Illustration
4. Textile Fundamentals
Fashion Marketing
1. Colour Theory
2. Digital Imaging
3. Introduction to Fashion Marketing
4. Survey of the Fashion Industry
Event Management *
1. Project Management & Strategic Planning
2. Food & Beverage Services
3. Stakeholder Management & Measuring Return
4. Business Communications
Culinary Arts**
1. Concepts and Theories of Culinary Techniques
2. Fundamentals of Classical Techniques (6 credits)
3. Sanitation and Safety
* Spring and Fall start dates only.
** Additional costs of medical insurance and equipment: Uniform $100, Rental of
knives $250 or purchase of knives $460
Price:
$5,750 for 11 week certificate programs
Admission Requirements:
- Copy of passport
- Copy of transcripts in English showing student's school subjects and grades
- A sample of art work/portfolio created by the student (if available)
- Students must be 15+ to apply (no high school graduation required)
- English level: Intermediate (no TOEFL or IELTS required)
Application deadline:
30 days before the start date of the course