Graduate Certificate in Advanced Filmmaking

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

The professional faculty, including Registered Massage Therapists, medical professionals and seasoned professors will provide students with a high calibre experience. Students will learn, first hand, that the practice of massage therapy is the "assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissues and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain," as according to The Massage Therapy Act of Ontario. The Massage Therapy program at Fanshawe College is both challenging and rewarding. Through this program, you can acquire more than the core knowledge and skills required to succeed as a massage therapist.

Theory and practice are integral to the program, and students will be exposed to directly learning the skills of a Massage Therapist in the first level. Individual attention is spent by the faculty to ensure you achieve the utmost from your education. Many adjunct therapies to the Massage Therapist will be studied, including: sport massage, clinical massage, pregnancy massage; to name a few.

Successful students will be recommended to the CMTO for their entry exams to the profession. The faculty at Fanshawe College will provide every measure to ensure you receive the greatest preparatory education to take these exams with confidence.

Electronics and Embedded Systems Development is a two-year Ontario college graduate program designed to build on students' theoretical knowledge of electrical engineering and provides training on electrical technologies, embedded systems, and computer-aided design. Graduates will be prepared for the workforce after completing a capstone project where students have the opportunity to design, implement and manage real-world solutions.

The Horticulture Technician Diploma is a two-year co-op program with the emphasis on the practical aspects of horticulture. The program develops the academic and practical skill level in students that allow them to easily match a growing need in the green profession. All graduates can be fully employed in the field; there are, according to Landscape Ontario, the provincial trade organization, over 1600 positions available in horticulture in the province annually. Additionally, many opportunities exist out-of-province and even out-of-country.

The first year of the Horticulture Technician program is academic-centred while the emphasis in the second year is on hands-on practical training. Approximately 80% of the scheduled class time in the senior year is spent outside the classroom in courses such as Landscape Field Construction, Greenhouse Plant Production, Arboriculture and Garden and Landscape Maintenance.

Students and faculty participate in practical lab sessions while maintaining and redeveloping the grounds of the campus in real-time situations.  The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, in near-by Strathroy, greatly enhances the practical experience in a world-class estate garden which houses a remarkable collection of rare and endangered plants.

Students graduate with an Ontario College Diploma (Co-operative Education Endorsed) and while in the program students are given the opportunity to complete optional training in chainsaw use and the provincial pesticide license. Fanshawe College is the first institution in North America to integrate the CLT (Certified Landscape Technician) a national standard of proficiency into the program. Students will complete practical and written tests during their senior year and if successful will also be able to add the CLT designation to their names.

All students, upon registration, become members of the Student Chapter of Landscape Ontario, the largest student driven chapter in the province.

Students participate in a number of professional opportunities at various shows throughout the year.  In past years Fanshawe has won many medals both provincially and nationally in the Landscape Gardening Skills Competition. Students participate regularly in Landscape Congress in Toronto, building the entrance garden in their final term. Senior students also volunteer in building gardens and assisting with the maintenance of gardens at Canada Blooms in Toronto. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington has signed a memorandum of understanding with Fanshawe College and, as a result, student experience is greatly enhanced through this partnership which includes both summer internships and programmed events at the gardens.

The College has active industry partnerships in areas such as: lawn and garden equipment and suppliers, greenhouse service suppliers, landscape suppliers and services as well as professional associations such as the Landscape Ontario, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, Royal Horticultural Society, Scottish Rock Garden Society, the North American Rock Garden Society, the Hardy Plant Society, the American Public Gardens Association and the Ontario Rock Garden Association.

Industry support and corporate sponsorship allows the program to use the latest technology, tools and equipment in the teaching labs; annually over $100,000.00 of support is received from industry.

The Gardens of Fanshawe College and the A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens are recognized as a botanical garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International and are home to over one million plants of some 4,000 species. Most of the collections are labeled and are propagated in our greenhouse at Fanshawe College and our nursery site in the A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens in Strathroy. Ten students in the program maintain the gardens during summer under the supervision of our two staff horticulturists. Students will spend both class and independent practical periods at both locations. Our annual open garden and plant sale in June at the A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens draws over one thousand visitors.

Co-operative Education:
This two-year program has two co-op work terms.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

Learning Outcomes:
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Apply the principles of plant* and soil sciences to complete work in horticulture*.
• Apply practical horticulture* skills to the production of plant materials*, including herbaceous plants*, woody plants*, and turf.
• Apply the principles of design* to horticulture*.
• Apply basic* installation and construction principles and practical skills to horticulture*.
• Implement maintenance procedures for plants, property, and equipment.
• Utilize knowledge of plant identification, usage, and maintenance criteria.
• Recognize the potential environmental effects of projects and the need to avoid environmental damage and promote healthier ecosystems.
• Apply the principles and practical skills of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)* to indoor and outdoor plants.
• Contribute to the effective planning, implementation, and conclusion of projects.
• Use safe working practices.
• Use business practices appropriate to the horticulture* industry.
• Act in a professional manner, maintain professional relationships, and communicate effectively with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and others.
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance and career opportunities and to keep pace with industry changes.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate (completed in two levels) designed for university and college graduates seeking a career in the supply chain sector.

The curriculum will focus on applied knowledge in the field of supply chain management within a global economy, encompassing the planning and management of all activities involved in procurement and all logistics management activities.  

Graduates of the program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will be eligible to pursue a number of credentials within the supply chain management field.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Apply knowledge of the functional components within logistics to the interrelationships in the integrated supply chain.
• Employ a working knowledge of best practices in supply chain management.
• Apply the basics of purchasing and supplier management to current best practices.
• Apply knowledge of forecasting and inventory management theories and methodologies.
• Use logistics technology tools and resources, in order to comply with the requirements of logistics/supply chain management.
• Utilize information technology systems proficiently to support logistics management decisions.
• Evaluate and select warehousing and transportation options and recommend appropriate solutions for business requirements.
• Apply the basics of financial management including cost and managerial accounting.
• Participate effectively in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
• Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, regulations, safety requirements, and professional standards.
• Conduct business in the international marketplace.
• Apply understanding of human resources management and organizational behaviour to establish and maintain effective teamwork relationships.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, as required in a business culture.
• Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as required in logistics/supply chain management.
• Present oneself professionally to, and within, the marketplace.
• Apply knowledge of the relationship of customer service to logistics/supply chain management.
• Apply the basics of sales and marketing functions and their interrelationship within the supply chain.

Business (Co-op) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program. This program is designed for students with an interest in all aspects of business. Students gain an understanding of all various business areas including accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, supply chain management, small business, and project management. Ethical and sustainable business practices are considered, and students are encouraged to explore individual areas of business that are of greater interest.    Students are given a wide exposure to business that meets the needs of those who desire a career in business management whether in a large organization or a family business.  Students can also earn education credits toward the Certified in Management (CIM) designation from the Canadian Institute of Management. Graduates who meet admission requirements are eligible for transfer to the Business Administration - Leadership and Management Advanced Diploma or the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management) Degree program.

Co-operative Education
In order to be eligible for co-op, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term.
This is a two-year co-operative education program.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about co-operative education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organization's business opportunities by using an environmental scan*.
• Apply principles of corporate sustainability*, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization's business initiatives.
• Use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization's business initiatives.
• Apply basic research skills to support business decision making.
• Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects.
• Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices.
• Explain the role of the human resource function and its impact on an organization.
• Use accounting and financial principles to support the operations of an organization.
• Describe and apply marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization.
• Outline principles of supply chain* management and operations management.
• Outline and assess the components of a business plan.
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field.

Our Three-Year Advanced Diploma provides comprehensive training to students wanting to enter the professional industry of Graphic Design. The program ranges from industry standard software training, the fundamentals of basic design skills to creative concept development, traditional illustration and photography. We offer comprehensive training in interactive design, web and multimedia, digital illustration, motion graphics as well as courses covering theories of creativity, visual thinking, typography and design history. Besides the traditional aspects of design, we initiate new courses on an ongoing basis as well as update and refresh present courses each term to ensure students remain current with trends in the graphic design industry.

Our main focus is for students to learn to be adaptable designers with a passion for learning. We provide students with a range of theoretical and practical skills so that they can be successful in our rapidly changing industry that includes many specializations and a diverse job market.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Conceptualize and develop design solutions using principles of design to create visual communications that meet the needs of the project.
• Employ the design process to create design solutions that meet the project objectives and the needs of the client and/or user.
• Plan, create and use photography, illustration and typography in design layouts to meet the requirements of the creative brief.
• Design, develop and create a variety of media products using relevant, current and/or emerging technologies.
• Communicate ideas, design concepts and opinions clearly and persuasively to others.
• Use recognized industry practices throughout the design process and related business tasks.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate graphic design projects using project management skills to deliver quality work to clients according to schedule and within budget.
• Complete all work in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with all applicable legislation and regulations.
• Keep current with visual media design trends, technologies and industry practices using strategies that enhance work performance and guide professional development.

The Customer Relationship Marketing and Sales Management program responds to the growing need within business for a skill set that places the customer at the centre of business decisions. This skill is critical since marketing and sales success depends on attracting new customers while retaining and strengthening relationships with current customers.  

This one-year post-graduate certificate program provides students with a foundation in marketing and sales, with a focus on the examination and application of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Customer Experience (CX) best practices, strategies, tactics, tools, and techniques. Students will have an opportunity to apply industry standard business and marketing analytics and use CRM platforms to enhance the marketing and sales process.  Student will also learn strategies and tactics for account development in the field of sales and sales management.

Professional Accounting is a three level program that enables students from any undergraduate discipline to complete a graduate certificate in Accounting.
Upon completion of the program, students will have completed all entry and technical courses of the Advanced Certificate in Accounting (ACAF) offered by CPA Canada.  Students will still need to complete four applied courses which are offered through Part-Time Studies at Fanshawe College. The ACAF program is the only standardized national education program in Canada for intermediate accounting positions.  Students that complete the program will also be eligible for some exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Courses will be enriched with hands-on integrated technology applications and case studies based on real-world scenarios. Further real-world industry exposure will be maximized with guest speakers and hands-on projects.  The program is designed to integrate all of the course topics and to develop students critical thinking skills, research skills, and decision-making skills.
Students will make extensive use of Microsoft Excel and other software used in the accounting industry.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Integrate ethical decision making processes into all aspects of the accounting profession.
• Apply recognized accounting principles to the systematic recording of transactions relating to assets, liabilities, owners' equity, revenue and expenses.
• Prepare appropriate transactions relating to partnership and corporate business structures.
• Prepare accurate and relevant financial statements.
• Analyze financial and managerial accounting information to assist in decision making.
• Formulate accurate and timely financial information using accounting software.
• Integrate accounting information necessary for effective management decisions.
• Compare, contrast and select, from among various methods of product and service costing, those appropriate to a financial situation.
• Prepare effective operating budgets.
• Utilize statistical techniques effectively in the analysis of financial information.
• Integrate computer technologies into various business situations.
• Calculate measures appropriate to a variety of financial management situations.
• Recommend appropriate information systems structures, planning and usage in a business.
• Recognize potential legal implications within a business situation.
• Produce effective written managerial communications.
• Evaluate the economic concepts to be applied to a business situation.

The program provides the technical knowledge and skills required to manage the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings from the planning stage through to completion. Studies include construction materials and methods, construction equipment, surveying, project management, scheduling, estimating, building economics, and construction contracts. Twelve months of co-operative work experience is an integral part of the program.

Co-operative Education
This three-year program has three co-operative work terms.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.
• Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
• Complete duties and assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.
• Promote and carry out sustainability practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
• Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among project stakeholders to support construction engineering projects.
• Collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
• Coordinate and facilitate the collecting, processing, interpreting and application of survey/geomatics and layout information* to implement construction projects.
• Select and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.
• Analyze and solve technical problems related to the design and implementation of construction projects by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics and building science.
• Schedule, coordinate and monitor the progression of construction projects by applying principles of construction project management.
• Prepare estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders and bids.
• Perform, coordinate and facilitate quality control* testing and monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects.
• Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete work on construction projects.

There is no more valued, in-demand or dynamic career these days than one in IT. If you've got a passion for coding and computers, and you're ready to develop the skills to land your dream job, Fanshawe's Computer Programmer Analyst program is the right fit for you.

You'll begin your journey by focusing on fundamental IT topics. As you progress through the program, you'll develop the in-depth and specialized computer knowledge employers are looking for. 

What you learn from our IT courses

• Object-oriented development in both Windows and Linux-based client/server systems;
• Software development;
• Client/server web development (both .NET and J2EE);
• Database development (MSSQL and Oracle) and;
• Code level graphics, animation and simulation with C++ and DirectX.

Co-operative Education
This three-year program has three co-op work terms.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.