WHAT DOES A GRAPHIC/MEDIA ARTIST DO?

• graphic design layout for logos, posters, products, magazines, 2D animation, etc.
• video and film production
• photography
• illustration
• animation

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

• entering grade 11 or 12
• good employability skills
• strong interest in entering industry
• commitment to learning and creating work within the scope of multi-media, graphic arts and/or media arts related fields
• effective interpersonal and communications skills

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• 16 graduation credits
• up to 120 hours of work experience
• building connections with industry employers
• develop a portfolio that supports post-secondary application and/or employment
• scholarship opportunities

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?

• Byrne Creek Secondary School – 3 afternoons per week
• attend current school in the morning and available full days to complete other courses

Please note that for the 2021-2022 School year, all Burnaby Schools will be running on a semestered system. This change will impact the schedules of our programs. See below for the current schedule:

• Byrne Creek Semester 1 afternoons (period 3, 4, Y)
• Work Experience Semester 1 and 2

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• submit an application package
• participate in an interview