Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Sheridan's Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design (FAAD) is Canada's largest art school.

Internationally recognized for our outstanding programs, we train performers, animators, filmmakers, designers and artists like you to realize the full potential of their talents.

Our renowned faculty members come from the industry, which means you receive a professionally relevant education that also makes you highly employable in your field. FAAD also gives you the chance to learn the latest technologies and offers opportunities to collaborate with students from other disciplines and faculties for a balanced education. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is infused into our programs so the unique identities and talents of our students and faculty are valued and contribute to the rich diversity of our arts programs.

As a FAAD graduate, you leave with a rare combination of artistic talent, professionalism, and technical sophistication. You’ll be poised for success – and prepared to make your creativity a force for change.

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5k+ full-time students

36 programs

103 alumni nominated for Emmys

21 alumni nominated for Oscars

Student work

Visual effects animation of a giant, fiery robotic hand reaching up in front of buildings — Dai Zhongyan, Visual Effects

Work by Art History students hanging in a gallery — Jordan Clawsey, Art & Art History (2016)

*Migration* (2015), gouache on paper, 50 x 180 inches

A computer-animated scene created by Sheridan grad Xiangyu Chen — Madeline Munoz Sosa, Computer Animation, January 2019

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Sydney Brown stands in front of a black and white painted wall featuring theatre masks.

Arts & Design

Music theatre student uses her voice to tell stories that matter

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Sydney Brown, an Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance student at Sheridan, is using her voice to tell stories that make a difference.

A student wearing a convocation robe holds a sign that says Proud Sheridan Grad!

Community

In photos: Fall convocation at a glance

Oct 15, 2024

Sheridan’s fall Class of 2024 was honoured and celebrated at six ceremonies in October. These are the highlights of fall convocation in photos.

Two students wearing convocation robes take a selfie in front of a Sheridan tent

Community

Sheridan to celebrate more than 4,000 graduates at fall convocation

Oct 8, 2024

Sheridan will celebrate more than 4,000 graduates in the fields of business, the arts, community studies, applied health, the humanities, and science and technology during six convocation ceremonies this week.

Arts & Design

Theatre Sheridan presents 2024/25 season lineup

Oct 2, 2024

The 2024/25 season highlights the creativity, innovation, and artistic growth of students studying in Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance and Technical Production for the Performing Arts Industry programs.

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