Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Comics and Graphic Novels in Victoria Canada | Camosun College
Camosun College
|
Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
16,432
(c. USD11,781.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Master the craft of visual narrative and develop comic books, graphic novels, webcomics, and comic strips across all genres, along with storyboards for gaming, film, video, and animation. You'll explore creative writing and character development while learning key publishing principles. This curriculum focuses on visual storytelling—a dynamic blend of images and text. The versatile skills you gain will enable you to produce comic books, graphic novels, webcomics, and comic strips in any style, plus storyboards for gaming, film, video, and animation.
Although many academic institutions acknowledge visual storytelling's rising influence, their programs typically emphasize content over technique. As the only program of its kind in Canada's public post-secondary system, we specifically equip creators with the knowledge and skills to excel as visual storytellers.
After completing this certificate program, you could work as an independent comic book or graphic novel artist, collaborating with publishers or engaging audiences online and at conventions. You'll graduate with a professional portfolio to showcase your talents to publishers, clients, and employers, opening doors to careers in gaming, animation, illustration, graphic facilitation, or advertising.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
One of:
C+ in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative
And all of:
Electronic submission of the following (these must be submitted together):
An applicant statement of approximately 500 words, describing themselves, what kind of stories they want to tell, what authors and illustrators have influenced them, what attracted them to this program, and anything else relevant to their interest in visual storytelling as an art form and career path.
Five to 10 pieces of work (stories, scripts, sketchbook drawings, examples of graphic art, blogs, web pages, photographs, etc.) that support what the applicant has told us about their interest in visual storytelling.
High School Graduation is mandatory.
High school transcripts, proof of high school graduation (mandatory for most programs) and official, certified English translations
Post-secondary transcripts and credentials (if applicable) and official, certified English translations. Include all credentials, even if non-completed and/or in-progress
IELTS (Academic) - Score of 6.0 overall (no sub-score less than 6.0)
TOEFL IBT - Score of 78 overall (no sub-score less than 19)
C+ in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative
And all of:
Electronic submission of the following (these must be submitted together):
An applicant statement of approximately 500 words, describing themselves, what kind of stories they want to tell, what authors and illustrators have influenced them, what attracted them to this program, and anything else relevant to their interest in visual storytelling as an art form and career path.
Five to 10 pieces of work (stories, scripts, sketchbook drawings, examples of graphic art, blogs, web pages, photographs, etc.) that support what the applicant has told us about their interest in visual storytelling.
High School Graduation is mandatory.
High school transcripts, proof of high school graduation (mandatory for most programs) and official, certified English translations
Post-secondary transcripts and credentials (if applicable) and official, certified English translations. Include all credentials, even if non-completed and/or in-progress
IELTS (Academic) - Score of 6.0 overall (no sub-score less than 6.0)
TOEFL IBT - Score of 78 overall (no sub-score less than 19)
Tuition
CAD
16,432