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McKenzie College, established in 1988, is a top educational institution in Canada that provides career-focused education through a wide range of certificate and diploma programs. McKenzie College is well-known for its Art, Design, Animation, and English as Second Language programs, which give aspiring artists and designers the motivation and training they need to succeed.
The institution provides a high-quality education built on social responsibility, practical experience, and community and business connections.
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The Video Game Art program will teach you the key skills to create professional level game art and animation for the games of the future.
This 10-month diploma program provides students with the skills necessary for a career as a 2D and 3D animator, modeller, texture artist, in a typical animation art/department within the fields of television animation and mobile/interactive video games.
A prerequisite for other McKenzie College diploma programs, this eight-month certificate course is for aspiring artists and designers who wish to advance their visual literacy skills.
The Graphic Design program at McKenzie College focuses on rigorous evaluation of how effective design is created. This involves learning the fundamentals of Graphic Design while practicing the most industry relevant, technical skills associated with each project our students complete.
The Photography Media Arts program uses a project-based curriculum that gives students the opportunity to work on real world projects, both in our studio and in the field. From fashion photography to event photography, food and product, landscape, sports/action and everything in between, individuals will explore different camera techniques, shooting styles and subject matter. This builds a significant portfolio of work.
Those enrolled in the Social Entrepreneurship Program gain practical business skills and tools fundamental to operating a successful social enterprise. While establishing a business, they are learning about the latest technologies in digital marketing, appropriate use of design, web-based tools, effective communication, social media marketing strategies, web design, Customer Relationship Management systems and financial control tools.
This 34-week diploma program helps students gain knowledge of accounting principles by using software applications. The combination of office administration skills and the foundations of computerized accounting systems will provide students with an extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs in addition to understanding key accounting principles.
This 14-week diploma program offered by McKenzie College aims to help individuals gain knowledge and skills in popular software programs essential for entry-level careers. In any business, efficiency is key and the tools businesses use impact that efficiency.
This 24-week diploma program offered by McKenzie College aims to teach the skills necessary for a career in computerized accounting. The hybrid delivery of our curriculum is excellent for individuals who enjoy working with numbers and are interested in learning the fundamentals of accounting and payroll.
This 34-week diploma program offered by McKenzie College prepares graduates for both computerized accounting and payroll jobs. Students who enjoy working with calculations and formulas, who are detail-oriented, and have analytical skills can apply for the program. The hybrid delivery of our curriculum will provide the training necessary to master essential office skills for a career in Accounting & Payroll.
This 48-week diploma program offered by McKenzie College aims to teach the skills necessary for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating departments for a variety of professional settings. The hybrid delivery of our curriculum will provide the training necessary to master essential office skills for a career in Business.
At McKenzie College Summer Art Camps, children will learn problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills that will benefit them for years to come – and of course, let’s not forget about the fun! Our art camps are a great way for kids to socialize, make new friends, and have a blast doing something they love. All of the projects created during the week will be shown at a live art exhibit each Friday where children can proudly display their work and show their friends and family what they have learned.
The PreCollege Art Porfolio Development Summer Intensive is a hands-on program that provides students with an opportunity to work with experienced instructors to build a robus porfolio that showcases their skills and creativity.
This program will help the intermediate to advanced student with ambition to study at university and college, and those who need to fine-tune their communication skills in the workplace.
Our English Skills Study Program (ESSP) will cover all primary skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking, grammar, and pronunciation.
The Business English Program (BEP) is for those who want to improve their English communication skills for a professional setting. We will guide you through best practices regarding skills, culture and etiquette when conducting business in English.
VIP Lessons are perfect for busy people, or those with very specific English language goals. The most flexible English lessons available with varying intensity, duration, schedule and skills, each lesson is tailored to meet your specific needs. You study one-on-one with your instructor, focusing on exactly what you need to learn. VIP Lessons are available as stand-alone bundles, or in combination with other programs. At home or web-based lessons are available.
We offer short-term courses for travellers and adventurers who also want to improve their English Skills. Study English in a formal setting in the mornings, enjoy guided tours in the afternoons, and have fun weekend trips with our English trainers and tour guides!
Asset creation On-campus
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
12 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $50,800 CAD
Canadian Students: $38,400 CAD
asset creation Online
Asset Creation is a term used in the CG industry for the creation of all bits and pieces, both big and small, used in Film and Games. This Asset Creation program is designed to train working artists in the CG Industry for the roles of Props & Environments for Film, Characters & Creatures for Film, Environments for Games as well as Characters & Creatures for Games.
Online
16 Months
February | June | October
$15,840 CAD
If you pay for all 4 terms upfront, you will receive 5% off.
Mentorship
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
4 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $16,500 CAD
Canadian Students: $12,500 CAD
Certificate in Video Game Art Prep
Diploma in TV & Game Animation
Diploma in Video Game Art
Visual Arts Foundation
Graphic Design
Social Entrepreneurship
Office Administration & Accounting Specialist
Computerized Office Applications
Computerized Accounting
Accounting and Payroll Administration
Business Management
Photography Media Arts
McKenzie College Summer Art Camps
Pre-College Art Portfolio Development Summer Intensive
English For Academic Purposes (EAP)
English Skills Study (ESSP)
Business English (BEP)
VIP Private Lessons
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MENTORS
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Katie Doiron
Professional Artist at Katie Doiron Art – a Visual Arts Foundation Program graduate prepared herself to be a full-time professional artist. With the help of McKenzie College, Katie had the opportunity to learn valuable skills that taught her to be better at her craft.

Oliver Turner
Class of 2022 Valedictorian at Mckenzie College | Diploma in Video Game Art and Visual Arts Foundation Certificate – Won Art Direction Second Place at Atlantic Game Jam 2022, a game marathon organized by big companies such as Ubisoft & ShiftKey Labs.

Helena Sugiarto
Video Game Art Graduate – Helena recently graduated from McKenzie College, where she earned a Diploma in Video Game Animation and was on the President’s List. She has a great admiration for TV animation, especially child material like the Nickelodeon shows, and influencing her art style.

Patrick Hardy
Owner and Designer at Art by Patrick and Design | Graduate of Graphic Design Program – Patrick founded his own web design/graphic design company. With his skills and creativity, an artist but graphic designer by design, he won as Best Graphic Designer in Community Votes Moncton 2021.

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application process
How to apply to this college?
- Read course pages and select the course you’d like to study.
- Fill out application form
- Provide documents needed (check course page for individual course requirements)
- Confirm details
- Prepare application fee of $50 CAD (Domestic) $100 CAD (International) **All fees are non refundable
- Sign contract and payment
- Start learning!





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