About
Centennial College is Ontario’s first community college, which over the last 50 years has transformed itself into a worldly institution, with a presence in countries like China, India, South Korea, and Brazil. The college is best known for its record of exemplary teaching, innovative programming and extensive partnership building. It’s mission is to educate students for career success. They make every decision to support the career and personal development of their learners. The curriculum, teaching and services also demonstrate that they value the diverse profiles of their learners.
The College believes that a Centennial education is an education without borders, because the world has changed and so have they. They have re-created the College, giving themselves a unique position in the marketplace and the world. They are now prepared for the next set of challenges – to be more innovative and entrepreneurial, to further exploit the benefits of technology, to creatively engage our employees, to build more bridges with communities and employers and to see our graduates do meaningful work and have meaningful lives.
Why Centennial College - Story Arts Centre
- Campus Life and Surroundings: Ashtonbee is home to the School of Transportation and is one of the largest automotive and aircraft technology training centres in Canada. It’s also home to selected Community and Health studies programs.
- Co-op Education Options: Centennial College prepares students for career success by providing an enriched learning environment, and full-time, market-driven programs. The co-op programs help students take this learning, and apply it to the real world.
- International Focus: Centennial is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse post-secondary institutions in Canada. With more than 12,000 international and exchange students at Centennial, almost 100 ethno-cultural groups are represented and 80 languages are spoken on campus.
- Student Services: The College offers the following services to students: Testing Services, First-Year Experience, Leadership Programs, Peer Tutoring and Smart Services.
College Diploma - Photography
In this hands-on photography diploma program, students will be capturing images from day one and learning the technology, techniques and business theory for a lasting career as a professional photographer.
This photography program will prepare students for the aesthetic and technical demands that come with working in studio or on location to produce captivating images that tell a story. Over two years, students will progressively build the skills to compete in the commercial photography industry, and learn what it takes to grow their brand and create stunning images for a variety of clients.
Through students’ participation in the Story Arts Image Xchange, a real-world stock agency and incubator for emerging photographers and creative content creators, and the many scenarios that will allow them to collaborate with students and faculty in other programs, they will have many opportunities to get their work published. Students will also be able to put their skills to work in a professional setting during a seven-week field placement.
When students complete the Photography program, they will have the skills to operate their own photography business or find employment in related occupations such as fine art printing, advertising, publishing, graphic design, and gallery and studio management.
College Diploma - Dance - Performance
Centennial College’s Dance Performance program, the ultimate stepping-stone to becoming a professional dancer, will help students dance their way to a fulfilling career.
Facilitated by the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design, the dynamic Dance Performance program is on the cutting edge of what’s new, innovative, current and popular in today’s dance culture. This college diploma program will focus on helping students develop a high standard of performance and technical dance skills as well as understanding professional industry standards and expectations. With a holistic approach, this program not only focuses on the physical aspects of dance but strives to build a strong sense of self-esteem, confidence and self-belief. Students will be trained in:
- • Commercial dance
- • Hip-hop
- • Ballet
- • Jazz
- • Contemporary
- • Cultural
- • World trends
- • Indigenous North American dance forms
- • Acrobatics
- • Singing
- • Choreography
- • Pas de deux
In addition to learning technical dance skills, students will take courses that will nurture and enrich the mind-body connection and enhance their storytelling abilities. Throughout the two years of the Dance Performance program, students will also learn and develop skills and tools to cope with issues such as self and body image, stress, rejection, nutrition, and better understanding of anatomy and injury prevention.
With a learning environment that reflects today’s industry, students will graduate with a professional resume, photos and dance show-reel. They will also possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a professional attitude, and instruction ability within the training and performance environment.
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