Media, design and the arts programs at Ontario colleges
144 programs at 17 colleges, each on its own page. Listed by name: most college programs publish no admission average, and only 16 of these publish how many of their graduates are working.
Every media, design and the arts program at Ontario colleges on Careerhelp
Graduates working: the share of the program's graduates working six months after, where the college publishes it and 10 or more answered.
| Program | Graduates working | Credential | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Animation and Emerging Technologies, Honours Bachelor ofSheridan, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $9,777 |
| Acting for Camera & VoiceSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Acting for Film and Digital MediaNiagara, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,769 |
| Acting for Screen and StageFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,452 |
| Advertising and Creative Design (Online)Loyalist, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,777 |
| AnimationAlgonquin, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $5,636 |
| AnimationConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $5,949 |
| AnimationFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,452 |
| AnimationMohawk, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $5,880 |
| AnimationSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published |
| Animation (2 year)Cambrian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,451 |
| Animation (3 year)Cambrian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $3,451 |
| Animation 2D/3DSt. Clair, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published |
| Animation and Game FundamentalsConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | Not published |
| Animation, Honours Bachelor ofSheridan, Ontario | 67.9% | Bachelor's degree | $10,362 |
| Animation: Digital ProductionDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $2,776 |
| Art & Design FoundationsSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | Not published |
| Art and Design FoundationNiagara, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,769 |
| Art and Design FoundationsLoyalist, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,777 |
| Art and Design FoundationsMohawk, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,762 |
| Art and Design FundamentalsCambrian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,773 |
| Art and Design FundamentalsGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,775 |
| Art and Design Fundamentals (Online)Centennial, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,775 |
| Art FundamentalsSheridan, Ontario | 33.3% | Ontario College Certificate | $5,417 |
| Audio and Media Production (Audio and Television Production)Niagara, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $3,415 |
| Audio and Media Production (Film Production)Niagara, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $3,415 |
| Bachelor of AnimationConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $7,156 |
| Bachelor of Design (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,885 |
| Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,343 |
| Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) (Co-op)Algonquin, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $7,783 |
| Bachelor of Public Relations Management, HonoursCentennial, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,106 |
| Broadcast: RadioConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,750 |
| Broadcasting: Film, Television, Digital Media and RadioCentennial, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $4,518 |
| BroadcastingSeneca, Ontario ยท 2 tracks, all on Seneca's page | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Broadcasting: Television and Independent ProductionConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,473 |
| CeramicsFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,773 |
| Ceramics, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignSheridan, Ontario | 80% | Bachelor's degree | $9,680 |
| Creative AdvertisingSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Design and Visual ArtsCambrian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,773 |
| Design FoundationsConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,750 |
| Design FoundationsFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,775 |
| Drawing and PaintingFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,773 |
| Drawing Foundations for Animation and IllustrationAlgonquin, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,777 |
| Event & Media ProductionSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Experiential Design, Honours Bachelor ofSheridan, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $9,437 |
| Fashion ArtsSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published |
| Fashion Design (Co-op)Fanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $2,775 |
| Fashion StudiesSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | Not published |
| Fibre ArtsFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,773 |
| Film and Media ProductionAlgonquin, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $7,841 |
| Film and Television, Honours Bachelor ofSheridan, Ontario | 81.3% | Bachelor's degree | $9,864 |
| Fine Art FoundationFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,775 |
| Fine Arts: AdvancedDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $2,776 |
| Floral DesignSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | Not published |
| Foundations in Art and DesignDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,776 |
| Furniture, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignSheridan, Ontario | 80% | Bachelor's degree | $9,680 |
| Game Design, Honours Bachelor ofSheridan, Ontario | 58.8% | Bachelor's degree | $10,039 |
| Game: ArtAlgonquin, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $7,356 |
| Game: ArtCentennial, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $7,356 |
| Game: ArtConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $7,356 |
| Game: ArtDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $6,957 |
| Game: Art and AnimationGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Game: DesignConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $5,673 |
| Game: DesignFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $5,583 |
| Game: DesignMohawk, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $6,724 |
| Game: Design and SimulationCambrian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,451 |
| Game: Design and SimulationGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,775 |
| Glass, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignSheridan, Ontario | 80% | Bachelor's degree | $9,680 |
| GlassblowingFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,773 |
| Graphic DesignAlgonquin, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $5,636 |
| Graphic DesignCambrian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $2,773 |
| Graphic DesignConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $4,010 |
| Graphic DesignDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $3,252 |
| Graphic DesignFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $4,749 |
| Graphic DesignGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $2,775 |
| Graphic DesignMohawk, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $3,100 |
| Graphic DesignNiagara, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $2,769 |
| Graphic DesignSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published |
| Graphic DesignSt. Clair, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published |
| Graphic DesignSt. Lawrence, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $4,486 |
| Graphic Design (Online)Centennial, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $3,632 |
| Graphic Design ProductionGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,775 |
| Graphic Design: Digital MediaSault, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $4,156 |
| Graphic Design: Visual CommunicationFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $2,912 |
| Honours Bachelor of Communications & MediaSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | Not published |
| Honours Bachelor of Design in Interactive MediaSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | Not published |
| Honours Bachelor of Interior DesignFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,182 |
| Honours Bachelor of Interior DesignGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $7,119 |
| IllustrationSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Illustration, Honours Bachelor ofSheridan, Ontario | 72% | Bachelor's degree | $10,482 |
| Independent Music ProductionSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | Not published |
| Independent Songwriting & PerformanceSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | Not published |
| Industrial Design, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignSheridan, Ontario | 80% | Bachelor's degree | $9,680 |
| Interaction Design, Honours Bachelor ofSheridan, Ontario | 65% | Bachelor's degree | $9,887 |
| Interactive Media DesignFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,320 |
| Interactive Media DesignSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Interactive Media Design (Optional Co-op)Algonquin, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,201 |
| Interior DecoratingConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,750 |
| Interior DecoratingDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,776 |
| Interior DecoratingFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,775 |
| Interior DecoratingGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,775 |
| Interior DecoratingSheridan, Ontario | 92.3% | Ontario College Diploma | $4,901 |
| Interior DesignSt. Clair, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published |
| Interior Design, Honours Bachelor ofSheridan, Ontario | 70.6% | Bachelor's degree | $9,601 |
| Jewellery Design, Bench Skills and BusinessGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,775 |
| Jewellery EssentialsFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,773 |
| JournalismConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,750 |
| JournalismMohawk, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $2,708 |
| JournalismSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Journalism: MultimediaFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,450 |
| Makeup for Media and Creative ArtsSheridan, Ontario | 88.2% | Ontario College Diploma | $6,402 |
| Media CommunicationsCambrian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,757 |
| Media FoundationsConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,750 |
| Media FundamentalsSheridan, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $5,030 |
| Media ProductionAlgonquin, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $5,636 |
| Media Production: Television and FilmFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,450 |
| Multidisciplinary, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignSheridan, Ontario | 80% | Bachelor's degree | $9,680 |
| Music BusinessDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,776 |
| Music Industry Arts and PerformanceCentennial, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $4,387 |
| Music Industry Arts DiplomaFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,450 |
| Music Theatre PerformanceSt. Clair, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Not published |
| Music Theatre Performance, Honours Bachelor ofSheridan, Ontario | 91.7% | Bachelor's degree | $9,577 |
| PhotographyDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,869 |
| PhotographyFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,775 |
| PhotographyLambton, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,550 |
| PhotographyNiagara, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,769 |
| Photography: Still and MotionMohawk, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,762 |
| Pre-MediaFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,775 |
| Pre-Media and EntertainmentMohawk, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,708 |
| Public RelationsAlgonquin, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $5,636 |
| Public RelationsConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Radio and Audio ProductionDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Technical Production for the Performing Arts IndustrySheridan, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | $5,794 |
| Television, Filmmaking and Digital Content CreationLoyalist, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,777 |
| Textiles, Honours Bachelor of Craft and DesignSheridan, Ontario | 80% | Bachelor's degree | $9,680 |
| Video and Motion Graphics ProductionGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,868 |
| Video ProductionDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,869 |
| Visual and Creative ArtsSheridan, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $5,577 |
| Visual and Creative Arts DiplomaFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,632 |
| Visual and Digital Media ArtsGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,775 |
| Visual Content CreationSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Visual Merchandising ArtsConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,750 |
| Visual Merchandising ArtsSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
What Grade 12 courses do you need for media, design and the arts?
Counted across the 143 media, design and the arts programs that list their courses. "Required" means the program names the course outright; "one of" means it appears in a choice.
| Course | Required by | One of a choice at |
|---|---|---|
| ENG4UEnglish | 17% of programs | None |
| ENG4CEnglish (college) | 10% of programs | None |
| MBF3CGrade 11 course | 1% of programs | None |
| MAP4CFoundations for College Mathematics | 1% of programs | None |
Picking Grade 12 courses? Keep every course in the top rows, and check the program pages above for the exact list and minimum marks. The finder checks your courses against every program.
What careers do media, design and the arts programs lead to?
- Graphic DesignerLogos, websites, packaging, apps. A portfolio matters more than a diploma.$65kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AnimatorYou make drawings and models move, frame by frame, for films, series and games.$65kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Video EditorCut raw footage into something that holds attention. The last person who gets to decide what the story is.$72kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ActorFilm, TV (television), theatre, voice and commercials. Good money per day of work, and most people do not get many days.$50kTypical payup to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Affiliate MarketerYou earn a small commission when people buy through your links. Most earn little, and the few who earn a lot built an audience first.$1kTypical income1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AI Automation Agency OwnerYou build AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots, voice agents and automations for small businesses. A new market that needs real technical and sales skill.$3kTypical income1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Other fields at Ontario colleges
- Computing
- Engineering technology
- Trades
- Business
- Health
- Nursing
- Community services
- Public safety
- Hospitality
- Science
- Engineering
- Undecided
Or every college on its own page: the full list.