Programs
Algonquin’s focus is on technology and workplace needs. It has always been imperative for Algonquin to stay ahead of emerging trends. There are over 16,000 full-time students in more than 180 programs. There are 155 Ontario college programs, 18 apprenticeship programs, 16 co-op programs, 3 collaborative degree programs and 3 bachelor degree programs.
The college's Woodroffe Campus boasts two fully functional (though non-broadcast) television studios with adjoining control rooms, both located in N Building. These are reserved for the students of the Broadcasting-Television program. Notable graduates from this program include director of the TV series 24, Jon Cassar and comedian Tom Green. The college has one fully functional, broadcast radio station run entirely by the students of the Broadcasting-Radio program: CKDJ-FM, as well as an internet station: AIR - Algonquin, which will be broadcasted on the AM dial shortly.
The Algonquin College Animation Program is a three-year advanced diploma with its main focus on performance-based animation whether it be in 3D or traditional animation. Also, all students learn Toonboom's Harmony software. The program is celebrating its 20 year anniversary in 2009-10 and has its curriculum being taught in India, China and South Africa with negotiations with Dubai, Chile and others. The faculty of the program are veterans of the animation industry, all of whom have been at least departmental supervisors, many with over 20 years experience in the industry. Since the introduction of the three-year curriculum, graduates of the program have gone on to varied and rewarding jobs in the animation industry with over 93% of grads finding work in their chosen field and 100% employer satisfaction. Student films have gone on to be screened in various festivals, featured on AWN TV (Charged) and won the prestigious ELAN award for best student film 2009 (Snared). For more information about the program go to http://www.algonquincollege.com/MediaAndDesign/programs/animation.htm
List of Schools:
Advanced Technology, Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence, Business, Career & Academic Access Centre, Health & Community Studies, Hospitality & Tourism, General Arts & Science, Languages, Media & Design, Centre for Continuing and Online Learning, Personal Development Institute, Police & Public Safety Institute, Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley (Pembroke), Heritage Institute (Perth), Corporate Training Centre
List of Programs
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