If you're already sketching, filming, mixing, writing or building an audience in your spare time, we have programs that help you turn your passion into a career.
Nova Scotia's creative economy needs designers, animators, musicians, producers, journalists and communicators who turn ideas into lasting impressions. Choose a program geared toward a creative career and graduate ready to work in design studios, production houses, newsrooms, agencies and with brands across the region and beyond, or build a business of your own.
Whether you're drawn to a sketchpad, a mixing board, a camera or a campaign, there's a program built to get you there.
Programs for visual storytellers and creators. You think in images. Drawing, animating, designing or shooting video comes naturally to you, and you want a portfolio that proves it.
Applied Media and Communication Arts Build a broad foundation across design, media and communication before specializing in the discipline that fits you best. This program is a strong starting point if you're still exploring where your creative interests could take you.
Digital Animation Learn to bring characters, stories and worlds to life using industry-standard animation software. You build a demo reel of original work as you train for roles in animation studios, games and digital media production.
Graphic and Print Production Get hands-on with the technical side of design, learning the production and prepress skills that turn creative concepts into finished printed and digital products.
Graphic Design Develop the visual design skills brands, agencies and publishers are looking for - typography, branding, layout and digital design - while building a portfolio that shows employers what you can do.
Screen Arts Train in film and video production, from concept to camera to final cut. You work on real productions and graduate with footage that shows what you can create.
Programs for musicians and producers. You're a performer, songwriter or aspiring audio engineer, and you want to build your craft alongside the technical skills to produce professional-quality work.
Music Arts Build your skills as a performer, songwriter or composer while developing the musicianship and industry knowledge to build a sustainable career in music.
Music Production and Engineering Get behind the console in real recording studios, learning to record, mix and produce professional-quality audio for artists, media and content creators.
Programs for strategic media communicators. You want to tell true stories, ask good questions and get them in front of an audience - on air, on screen or online.
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Programs for creative thinkers and business builders. You want to pair creativity with strategy - branding, promotion, communications or building an audience from the ground up.
Business Administration Learn how businesses operate across accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, operations and leadership while building a foundation for immediate career opportunities or further study in specialized business programs.
Digital Marketing Learn to plan, launch and measure digital marketing campaigns using the tools and platforms employers rely on. You graduate with recognized certifications from Hootsuite, HubSpot and Google.
Nonprofit Leadership Build the strategic leadership, fundraising and financial management skills nonprofits need and lead a real capstone project for a nonprofit organization before you graduate.
Public Relations Learn to manage how organizations communicate with the media, the public and their own employees through this intensive program. Get matched with a mentor in the PR field and apply what you've learned on the job through work experience.
Not sure exactly where you fit yet? That's normal. Applied Media and Communication Arts is a 1-year program built to help you try different creative disciplines and find your direction, then move into a more specialized program - or you can apply directly to a program that already feels right.
Ready to take the next step? Learn about the application process and apply today, or contact us with questions: 902-491-49111-866-679-6722 (toll-free in Canada and the USA)
We offer more than 120 programs grouped by area of interest to help you explore and decide on the right fit for your future. Explore all NSCC programs by areas of interest
