Centennial College - Program Admission Sessions

Animation - 3D (6423)

Dance Performance (6460)

Digital Visual Effects (6435)

Fine Arts Studio (6421)

Game - Art (6422)

Before we can send you an offer of admission,

You must apply for the program
Be invited to book and attend a Program Admission Session.

Book a session here. You will receive a zoom link within a day of your session. Please note that all times are EST.

Instructions and How to Prepare:

You must book and attend a Program Admission Session where you will:

Submit a hard copy and digital copy (PDF) of your portfolio for evaluation. Please be prepared to hand in your portfolio along with a digital copy (PDF) at the session.
Meet with one of our faculty members and learn more about the program.

Portfolio Requirements:

A portfolio is a demonstration of your ability to generate ideas and communicate visually. Portfolios to the Game Art program should demonstrate your creative skills as well as some computer proficiency.

Select 10-15 pieces of your best work to submit. Presentation should be neat and simple, not distracting from the work itself.

Portfolio pieces from the following categories are recommended:

Digital Artwork (5 pieces) This category should include work completed in Autodesk Maya, 3Ds Max, ZBrush or similar 3D software packages, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects. Please note your sources if you are using a tutorial, or reference images that are not your own.
Colour work. A colour or tonal study; may be abstract, figurative or objective and must demonstrate an understanding of colour theory.
Perspective (1-5 pieces) The portfolio should demonstrate ability to apply basic principles of linear perspective in freehand drawing and/or painting, and could consist of examples such as furniture, interiors or cityscapes.
Sketchbooks. Idea books can contain storyboards, comics, character designs or environment designs.
Figure drawings (1-5 pieces) Gesture drawings and anatomical drawings that demonstrate an understanding of proportions, weight, balance and movement are preferable.

Portfolio pieces from the following categories are optional (no more than 3 pieces from this list):

Sculpture
Printmaking
Photography
Creative Writing
Music Compositions, Film, Animation or Performance Art

If you have questions about the program or admission requirements, please contact Jason Colthrust at jcolthrust@centennialcollege.ca.

Identification of Material

Please label your portfolio package as “Game Art”, and include your name, address, phone number, and email address.

Important Notes

Students who successfully complete the Art and Design Fundamentals (ADF) program at Centennial College must book an appointment to have your portfolio reviewed. Please email Jason Colthrust at jcolthrust@centennialcollege.ca.

Graphic Design (6420) and (6020)

Before we can send you an offer of admission,

you must apply for the program
be invited to book and attend a Program Admission Session.

Please contact Program Coordinator, Bahar Nasirzadeh at bnasirzadeh@centennialcollege.ca your session.

Instructions and How to Prepare:

You must book and attend a Program Admission Session where you will:

submit a portfolio of work for evaluation (see attached)
meet with one of our faculty members and learn more about the program.

Portfolio Requirements

The assessment of your portfolio is an important part of admission to the Graphic Design program. The portfolio must demonstrate your skills and abilities to succeed in the program. Your portfolio will be key in demonstrating your ability to understand problem solving and creative processes in a variety of media.

Please submit your portfolio in a digital format before your scheduled PAS. The preferred format is PDF, with all pieces included in one file; an online portfolio is also acceptable eg Behance, Wordpress, etc.

Submit the portfolio pdf via email to the faculty conducting the PAS. If using an online portfolio, submit the URL to the faculty.

Portfolio Content

Select 15 pieces of your original work in art and design, in a variety of media, materials and techniques. Work created by hand is required, but your portfolio can include both digital and hand-drawn art.
Include a sketchbook to show how your ideas are developed. If you are submitting a digital portfolio, photos of your sketchbook pages can be submitted.
Show work that demonstrates your ability and interest in graphic design, including use of typography if possible.
Include a short letter outlining your interest in graphic design and your career aspirations.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants should be well grounded in:

Intermediate drawing skills from observation.
Ability to work in a variety of techniques.
Fundamental principles of design including composition and colour.
Process, concept and form development.
Creative thinking.

Identification of Material

Please label your portfolio file with “Graphic Design_your name”.
Include your name, phone number, and email address on the first page of the document.

Important Notes

Students who successfully complete the Art and Design Fundamentals (ADF) program at Centennial College are not expected to book a program admission session. However, your portfolio must be reviewed by the Graphic Design Coordinator. Email bnasirzadeh@centennialcollege.ca directly for an appointment.

Music Industry Arts and Performance (6450)

Before we can send you an offer of admission,

you must apply for the program
be invited to book and attend a Program Admission Session.

Instructions and How to Prepare:

You must submit a music portfolio that demonstrates your musical background and experience. In order to receive first consideration for admission to the Music Industry Arts and Performance (MIAP) program, your music portfolio must be submitted by February 1st. Portfolios received after February 1st will be assessed on a first come - first served basis as long as there is space available in the program.

Music Portfolio

Your music portfolio MUST include the following:

TWO audition videos of yourself performing two contrasting pieces on your primary instrument (one song per video).
Complete and submit this music background questionnaire in pdf format.
Two or more of the following items:

Results of a music theory evaluation that you will complete online (see instructions below).
A reference letter in PDF format speaking to your musical ability and preparedness for college.
Studio-quality audio recording in MP3 format featuring you playing and/or singing a song that is different from the song in the submitted videos.
Sheet music or lead sheet in PDF format of an original song. If the song contains lyrics, the lyrics should be printed underneath the melody line.
Link to a video recording of you performing live in front of an audience. You must be clearly seen and heard in the video.

How to submit your music portfolio

Send all of your music portfolio materials via email to music@centennialcollege.ca. Please include your primary instrument in the subject line of the email – you must choose ONE primary instrument (such as “voice” or “guitar”). DO NOT submit videos as email attachments – please submit videos as links to YouTube that are typed into the body of the email. The YouTube videos can be public or unlisted videos. All other materials can be submitted via email attachment in the formats noted above (PDF and MP3). If you complete the theory test, please include the test codes in the body of the email.

Please only use music@centennialcollege.ca for music portfolio submissions. Any other questions about the MIAP program or the music portfolio should be sent to:

Brian de Lima at BDeLima@centennialcollege.ca

Important Additional Instructions: Audition Videos

You can audition as a singer, rapper, or instrumentalist. As an instrumentalist, you can audition on any instrument, including turntables. The video must feature you performing “live,” that is, you must be clearly seen and heard actually singing and/or playing an instrument for the entire video (not lip-syncing, as in a music video). The pieces can be cover songs or original songs of any length. You should choose songs that you’re comfortable playing/singing and that best showcase your musical ability. Given the focus of the MIAP program, songs aligned with popular music (such as blues, rock, country, soul, hip-hop, r&b, etc.), world music (non-Western music), and/or Indigenous music are preferred. Pre-recorded accompaniment tracks can be used, but your playing/singing must be clearly heard above any pre-recorded accompaniment.

You must choose ONE primary instrument (such as “voice” or “guitar”), and both of your audition videos should feature you on your primary instrument. If your primary instrument is voice, you can accompany yourself on guitar, piano, or other instrument if you like, but only your voice will be evaluated. Important Additional Instructions: Music Theory Evaluation.

If you wish to demonstrate your background in music theory by completing an online music theory evaluation, please follow these instructions:

There are 5 short music theory tests that evaluate different levels of music theory knowledge. You should do one or more of these tests – the more you do, the stronger your application will be. Links to the tests are below:

Click “Start Challenge” to complete the test.
After the test is completed, click “View Report.”
Type your full name in the box next to “Sign Report,” then click “Sign Report.”
Click “Copy Code” and then paste the code into the body of the email that you send for your portfolio submission.

If you have any further questions about the program or the music portfolio, please visit centennialmusic.ca or email Brian de Lima at BDeLima@centennialcollege.ca

Photography (6406)

Theatre Arts and Performance (6470)

Before we can send you an offer of admission,

you must apply for the program
be invited to book and attend a Program Admission Session.

Please contact Program Coordinator, Patrick Robinson at probinson@centennialcollege.ca to book your session.

Instructions and How to Prepare:

You must book and attend a Program Admission Session where you will:

Audition with two contrasting monologues – one classic and one contemporary (or self-written). Monologues should be no more than two minutes in length.
Be prepared to work with additional coaching or direction.
Submit a resume (a headshot is not required).

Audition

Location and Arrival:

Location and audition time will be determined prior to your audition.

What to bring:

On the day of your audition, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for moving and performing. A water bottle is recommended. Please bring your resume. A headshot is not required.

Your Audition:

Please prepare two contrasting monologues – one classic (pre-1900, e.g. Ancient Greek/Roman, Medieval, Shakespeare, Renaissance, Restoration, etc.) and one contemporary (or self-written). Monologues should be no more than 2 minutes in length each.
Be prepared to provide basic background information about the play from which the monologue was chosen. You should have a good understanding of the characters and plot, as well as basic knowledge of the playwright (name, nationality, background, etc.)
Please be prepared to stay for the entire duration of the audition.
During your audition you will be assessed and evaluated on the following:

Preparation and understanding of text
Use of voice and movement
creativity and response to coaching

Please bring a resume. The resume should include the following information:

Any previous performance training (acting, dance, music)
Acting experience (Please note that previous experience or training is not required to enter the program)

The audition may be video recorded for archive and identification purposes.

If you have any further questions about the program or audition requirements, please email Program Coordinator, Patrick Robinson at probinson@centennialcollege.ca.

Important Notes:

Students who successfully complete the Performing Arts Fundamentals (PAF) program at Centennial College must book an appointment to audition.

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Before we can send you an offer of admission,

Instructions and How to Prepare:

Portfolio Requirements

Important Notes:

Before we can send you an offer of admission,

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Location and Arrival:

What to bring:

Your Audition:

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Before we can send you an offer of admission,

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Portfolio Requirements:

Identification of Material:

Important Notes:

Before we can send you an offer of admission,

Instructions and How to Prepare:

Portfolio Requirements:

Identification of Material

Important Notes

Before we can send you an offer of admission,

Instructions and How to Prepare:

Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio Content

Evaluation Criteria

Identification of Material

Important Notes

Before we can send you an offer of admission,

Instructions and How to Prepare:

Music Portfolio

How to submit your music portfolio

Important Additional Instructions: Audition Videos

Before we can send you an offer of admission,

Instructions and How to Prepare:

Before we can send you an offer of admission,

Instructions and How to Prepare:

Audition

Location and Arrival:

What to bring:

Your Audition:

Important Notes: