Diploma in Office Administration - Health Services

at Seneca College- Seneca at York Campus Canada

This eight-month graduate certificate program will allow you to study 3D computer-based modelling and animation using high-end computer workstations, software and tools. You will learn the principles of animation to develop and master your knowledge of lighting, texturing and rendering, and fundamental elements of 3D animation.  

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Animation
• Modeling
• Rigging
• Lighting
• Rendering
• Compositing

Additionally, you will learn project development skills and storyboard drawing techniques necessary to succeed in the field of 3D animation.

In this one-year graduate certificate program, you will learn from a team of award-winning filmmakers and industry professionals and be immersed in rigorous, intensive, hands-on training in the art and craft of documentary filmmaking. Built on three pillars — creative, technical, industry — you will learn every aspect of documentary production, from story idea to pitching, shooting and editing, and market and distribution.

As a graduate of this program, you will be engaged in pre-production (research and development,) production (principal photography,) and post-production (editing) as you wear multiple hats as a director, producer, cinematographer and editor to make your first documentary film.

Skills
This program will equip you with industry-focused skills that are rapidly growing in demand, and the tools and resources essential to be versatile and agile in an industry that thrives on great story ideas.

Are you looking forward to working in the fast-paced legal industry? This two-year legal paraprofessional program will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to work alongside lawyers on their cases in a corporate, government or law firm setting. The curriculum is taught by legal professionals with extensive experience who will focus your learning on real estate, corporate and commercial law, litigation, wills and estates, and family law. Through workshops, law firm tours, court visits, career preparation events, a field placement and speaking engagements, you’ll acquire the technical skills, principles and ethics required for practise.

Your fluency in English is critical for your success and there is a strong focus on effective communication skills, both verbal and written, throughout the program.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Professional communication and proofreading
• Legal drafting
• Problem-solving  
• Organization and time management
• Ability to conduct research, review legislation and synthesize relevant information
• Ability to collaborate and work in group settings
• Proficiency in word processing and legal technology

The eight-month Visual Effects for Film and Television program is a leading provider for training in the dynamic and challenging special effects industry. This is a Houdini-certified school and all other software taught (Maya, Nuke) is industry standard. You will work on assignments that mirror the practical work you would do at a VFX studio to create a high-quality portfolio.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Digital painting and retouching
• 2D/3D integration
• 3D modelling, texturing, rendering and lighting
• 3D tracking
• Procedural dynamics simulations

In this two-year Broadcasting – Radio diploma program, you will experience engaging, hands-on learning that focuses on the principles of on-air presentation, script-writing and audio production. Your interest in radio broadcasting will blend well with the pre-professional training that you will receive in radio production and presentation.   

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Radio production
• Media writing
• Music programming 
• Sales and marketing 
• Copywriting for radio 

Field Placement
You will benefit from the real work experience gained in one hundred hours of field placement in a professional broadcast setting. This component of the curriculum is both critical to your career success and a requirement for graduation.

This is an accelerated version of our Law Clerk program. If you have a previous postsecondary degree or diploma, you will finish this program in nine months instead of four semesters. The program will prepare you to work under the supervision of a lawyer in a fast-paced legal environment. In addition to learning about legal principles and ethics, you will obtain practical, hands-on training that will equip you for success in the workplace. The curriculum focuses on criminal, immigration, intellectual property, personal injury, real estate, corporate and commercial, and family law as well as litigation, wills and estates, etc. with an emphasis on the technological skills needed in these practice areas.

Taught by lawyers and law clerks with excellent professional experience, the program offers students opportunities to engage with current law clerks, leading industry experts, and legal recruiters through workshops, law firm tours, court visits, career preparation events, field placement, and various speaking engagements.

Fluency in English is critical to your success in the program and the legal environment, and there is a strong focus on communicating effectively from the beginning of your program to graduation.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Liaising with clients, courts and other legal professionals
• Conducting legal research, reviewing legislation and synthesizing relevant information
• Editing legal forms and court documents
• Co-ordinating and organizing evidence
• Managing client records and billing procedures
• Helping interview witnesses and industry experts
• Drafting correspondence and documents using cutting-edge legal software
• Carrying out complex tasks with minimal supervision
• Proofreading and professional communication

Work Experience
Field Placement
If you meet all necessary academic requirements, you will be eligible to participate in 20 days of unpaid field placement at the end of your final semester, which gives you practical work experience, networking opportunities, and exposure to potential employers. With the support and assistance of the School's faculty and staff, you will play an active role in securing your placement. Successful completion of field placement is a requirement for graduation.

This one-year certificate program provides general education and the opportunity to explore and earn credit towards other college programs. A career-counselling component will help you choose and prepare for career-specific postsecondary education.

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will attain skills and knowledge in both traditional and computer animation. As you learn to draw storyboards, design and animate characters and scenes, you will practice applying theories of motion, timing, storytelling and digital technology to produce high-quality animations and designs. The hands-on learning you receive will enable you to utilize the equipment, facilities and computer software currently used in the industry.

This program is designed to equip you to successfully compete in the world of 2D and 3D animation. You can expect to acquire and grow knowledge and skills relevant to producing animation for the web, television, games or film.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Computer animation
• Animation production

This two-year diploma immerses you in the fast-paced field of live events. From meetings to conferences, fundraisers, trade shows and entertainment and sporting events, you’ll be taught how to plan and execute a wide range of live events. This includes producing content such as interactive presentations, videos, audio and multi-screen mixed media. You will also learn how to scout venues and create floor plans plus set up, operate and tear down the gear behind successful events.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:Event planning and production

• Audio and video production
• Interactive and wide-screen presentation creation
• Script writing
• Video projection
• Show calling
• Event planning and production

Field Placement
This program includes a valuable field placement that allows you to put your studies into practice in a professional setting. You'll be required to complete 150 hours of field placement before graduating from this program.

This two-year diploma program will grow your knowledge and interest in photography and image creation. You will experience hands-on learning focused on the technical skills, business

Skills
You will acquire artistic, technical, business and entrepreneurial skills. You can expect to gain technical expertise in photo manipulation, restoration and compositing.