Fleming College

Haliburton, ON (Nov. 24, 2015) — Expanding on its cluster of design and media programs, the Haliburton School of The Arts will introduce a new Moving Image Design program in September 2016.

Located at the Haliburton Campus, this 15-week accelerated certificate program is unique in Ontario. Students learn to design, create and present artistic digital content, known as time-based art.

“This is a fantastic program that will provide students with a wide range of general skills in the area of moving images. Industry experts will instruct students on the elements and principles of creating a moving image using narrative, light and sound, animation, installation and editing. Toward the end of the semester, students will have the opportunity to create a comprehensive project that will be an impressive addition to their digital portfolio,” said Sandra Dupret, Dean, Haliburton School of The Arts.

Students will create digital content for a variety of platforms and explore a range of software tools and digital studio techniques. They will also work with hand-held technologies such as mobile devices, laptop computers and digital cameras.

Unlike traditional artwork, time-based arts are defined by duration. This could include a two-minute YouTube video, a 15-second pop-up ad on a website, or a minute-long movie trailer playing in a movie theatre.

The program is split into three core areas of study: Creation of Moving Images, where students understand artistic elements and tools; Presentation Possibilities, which examines projection and installation art; and Exploration, which allows students to determine their own themes, and initiate a project.

“Our graduates will be equipped to work in the disciplines of media and technology, and they will have a great set of artist tools that they can use in their personal studio practice,” said Dupret.

Renowned for its arts programs such as Artist Blacksmith, Sculpture, and Jewellery Essentials, the Haliburton School of The Arts also offers a 15-week Digital Image Design program, a three-semester Integrated Design diploma program, and a new Graphic Design – Visual Communication advanced diploma (delivered in Peterborough at the Sutherland Campus).

For more information on Moving Image Design, visit: flemingcollege.ca/programs/moving-image-design.

About Fleming College
Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Science, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 5,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 68,000 alumni.

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