Program learning outcomes outline what Mohawk's graduates need to know and be able to do after they complete this program.

Initially, most program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) in consultation with employers and educators. Now, they are reviewed and updated during program review, in consultation with employers, graduates, and current students.

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Vocational Standards

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Design, create and animate objects and characters with naturalistic and expressive movements and poses.
2. Design and create hand-drawn and/or computer-generated drawings using principles of art, design and composition.
3. Select and use appropriate tools and technologies for the development of animation projects.
4. Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of animation projects.
5. Plan, develop and execute a series of effective and believable animation sequences.
6. Create and enhance the production of animation sequences and projects using a variety of principles and techniques related to cinematography and art direction.
7. Use storytelling skills to create and enhance the development and execution of animation sequences.
8. Use performance theory and skills to create and enhance animation.
9. Design and produce layouts using perspective, composition and colour theory to enhance visual presentation and mood.
10. Present and defend a visual concept to a target audience.
11. Use computer skills and appropriate digital asset management techniques to function effectively within a production pipeline.
12. Develop, assemble and present a demo reel or portfolio in a manner that meets current industry expectations, and highlights one’s creativity, skills and proficiency with relevant animation software and related technologies.
13. Model and rig objects, characters and background elements.
14. Light and texture objects, characters and sets using a range of appropriate tools and techniques.

Essential Employability Skills

All graduates with the following Ontario College credentials, Ontario College Certificate, Ontario College Diploma and Ontario College Advanced Diploma, must be able to reliably demonstrate Essential Employability Skills in a combination of the following 11 skill areas:

1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
3. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
4. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
5. Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
6. Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
7. Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems and contributions of others.
8. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
9. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
10. Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions and consequences.

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