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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Bachelor of Craft and Design (Glass)

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

(Oakville)

Build a career you love through creating with glass.

Program Overview

Learn from industry leaders

Sheridan's Glass program is the oldest of its kind in Canada, founded in 1969. You'll work closely with professors whose credentials range from diplomas to PhDs and are also practicing artists who keep up with industry trends. Other studios often turn to our faculty for consultation and advice, including producers of the Netflix hit reality series Blown Away.

Glass-blowing courses are just the beginning

Our Glass program takes an innovative approach to design, craft and contemporary art. In addition to glass-blowing courses, you'll be introduced to all the other ways you can work with glass: flame-working, sand casting, kiln casting, cold working and electroplating. You'll then enjoy the freedom to specialize in your favourite techniques and express your unique personality in your assignments.

Work in a state-of-the-art Glass studio

Glory holes, furnaces, engraving wheels, cold working and flame working stations, kilns, electroplating equipment and 3D printers. No matter what type of glass work you want to do, you'll find the right tools in our fully stocked studio — which is accessible seven days a week and maintained by a full-time technologist. You can even learn how to build your own equipment!

Be part of a creative community

Come be inspired by a community of like-minded people! Our AA-Wing at Trafalgar Road Campus breeds creativity, featuring five industry-calibre studios located footsteps from each other. Our interdisciplinary curriculum will provide you access to all of the studios. Work with fellow artists who have a wide variety of skillsets, enjoying exposure to each step of their process.

View the work of our graduates: Craft & Design Graduate Exhibition

Sheridan has been granted consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a further seven-year term starting December 30, 2021 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Craft and Design program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Courses

Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    GLAS 17545 Introduction to Hot Glassforming 1 3
    GLAS 13921 Introduction to Cold and Warm Glassforming 1 3
    CERM 14998 Alternate Media – Ceramics 1.5
    FURN 10199 Alternate Media – Furniture 1.5
    ARTS 17198 Sketching & Drawing Fundamentals 3
    ENGL 17889GD Composition and Rhetoric 3

    Plus choose one of the following:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    INDD 14711 Digital Drawing 1 3
    DESN 14518 Digital Modelling 1 3

    Total credits: 18

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    GLAS 14717 Introduction to Hot Glassforming 2 3
    GLAS 14178 Introduction to Cold and Warm Glassforming 2 3
    INDD 14579 Alternate Media – Industrial Design 1.5
    TXTL 19207 Alternate Media – Textiles 1.5
    DESN 14717 Digital 2D Visual Communication 3
    HIST 23069 Art and Design History 3

    Plus choose one of the following courses:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    DESN 12267 Digital Drawing 2 3
    ARTS 21799 Expressive Drawing 3
    DESN 10892 Digital Modelling 2 3

    Total credits: 18

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    GLAS 23796 Technical and Conceptual Development in Glass 3
    GLAS 23921 Foundations in Glassforming 3
    Studio Elective 1 3
    DSGN 20049 Studio Photography 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Plus choose one of the following courses:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    DESN 21473 Interdisciplinary Project 1 3
    ARTS 23219 International Field Study 3

    Total credits: 18

  • Glass Studio Courses

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    GLAS 28081 Perceptions on Art and Glass 3
    GLAS 28263 Intermediate Glassforming 3
    Studio Elective 2 3
    HIST 26048 Glass History 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    And one of the following courses:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    DESN 22158 How Things Work 3
    ARTS 20261 Form, Structure & Surface 3

    Total credits: 18

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    GLAS 37545 Investigating Glass: Personal Experiments 3
    GLAS 36206 Advanced Glassforming 3
    GLAS 39207 Experimental Glassforming 3
    COWT 10023 Work Term and Career Preparation 1
    DESN 30408 Contemporary Issues in Design 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Plus choose one of the following courses:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    DESN 34717 Interdisciplinary Project 2 3
    ARTS 23219 International Field Study 3

    Total credits: 19

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    GLAS 36048 Investigating Glass: Personal Exploration 3
    GLAS 37900 Strategies in Glassforming 3
    BUSM 44468 Marketing and Promotion 3
    RDES 39207 Capstone Project Preparation 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    COWT18888 Degree Internship: 14 weeks (420 hours) 1
  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    RDES 43610 Capstone Project Seminar 1 3
    RDES 40018 Capstone Project Execution 1 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 12

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    RDES 49860 Capstone Project Seminar 2 3
    RDES 41732 Capstone Project Execution 2 3
    BUSM 43857 Business Models 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 12

Courses subject to change.

Current students should refer to their ⁠Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.

Find course details for electives:

Board Undergraduate Certificates

As a Sheridan degree student, you can earn a Board Undergraduate Certificate alongside your degree without taking any additional courses. Earn one of the following specialized credentials by completing a specific collection of electives as part of your program:

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)

PLUS

  • One Visual Arts credit (Grade 11 or 12 U, M or O level or postsecondary credit course) or a portfolio*
  • Four* other Grade 12 credits (U or M)
  • Minimum 65% overall average

OR

  • Two semesters of postsecondary education, including required English and Visual Arts courses listed above, with a minimum 65% overall average.

Portfolio

*Applicants who have not completed a Visual Arts credit according to the requirements above will be asked to submit a portfolio. The Office of the Registrar will update your application in the Sheridan Application Portal to notify you if a portfolio is required. Please note that there is a portfolio assessment fee.

Applicants submitting a portfolio must have the English (ENG4U) or equivalent plus five other Grade 12 (U or M) credits.

Applicants who have completed two semesters of an art, design, or architecture-related Ontario College certificate, diploma or degree program are not required to submit a portfolio.

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants are selected based on previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses above), plus the results of their portfolio, if required.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.

Pathways opportunity

If you do not meet the admission requirements above, successfully completing Sheridan's Art Fundamentals, Media Fundaments or Visual and Creative Arts program with a minimum 65% overall average will help you meet the admission requirements for this program.

These programs are a stepping stone to further, deeper study in your field of interest. They introduce theory and practice to students who want to assess their talent, build a basic portfolio or skill set, and chart a course for further study.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements.

Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship

Sheridan is pleased to provide an Entrance Scholarship to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Career Opportunities

The glass industry has seen considerable growth in the opening of new studios. Many of our graduates have also gone on to find employment in design firms, manufacturing industries, arts service organizations and galleries. Skills you develop in your studies can be applied to many other disciplines as well.

This degree can lead to jobs such as:

  • Entrepreneur
  • Designer
  • Artist
  • Craftsperson
  • Teacher
  • Arts Administrator
  • Fabricator
  • Gallerist/Curator

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Co-op

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Degree Completion

Faculty: Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design

Duration: Full-time and Part-time

Designation: Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Campus: Trafalgar Road Campus

Start Date: September

Program information

The Honours Bachelor of Craft and Design (Glass) Degree Completion program is designed for graduates of the Sheridan Craft and Design (Glass) advanced diploma and the Fleming College Visual and Creative Arts diploma who are looking to further their education and develop the additional skills and knowledge gained through a degree. Diploma graduates from the Glass Studio that meet the admission requirements are eligible to apply to the Honours Bachelor of Craft and Design (Glass) Degree Completion program.

The Degree Completion program will include an industry work placement (not required for students with documented, equivalent industry experience). Information about Transfer Credits and Breadth Electives will be provided to students after admission to the program.

Degree Completion admission requirements


For graduates of Sheridan's Craft and Design (Glass) advanced diploma
For graduates of Fleming College, Haliburton School of Arts and Design Visual and Creative Arts diploma
Academic requirements Minimum 3.0 program GPA

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

  • One English, Grade 12 (ENG4U) with a minimum 65% or equivalent

Plus

  • Overall GPA of 2.5 (65%) in the Fleming College Haliburton School of Art and Design Visual and Creative Arts diploma
Portfolio requirements None Portfolio of work from the Fleming College Haliburton School of Art and Design VCAD program. Details to be provided after application.
Program code PBCRCG
PBCRCG
Entry level for ontariocolleges.ca application Degree Completion
Degree Completion
Degree program entry Year 3 Year 2

Applicants should select "Degree Completion" as the Entry Level within the ontariocolleges.ca application, and choose either Full-time or Part-time.

Graduates from other colleges and universities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions.

Contact us

For more information, please contact Gordon Thompson, Program Coordinator at gordon.thompson@sheridancollege.ca or Christine Franch, Program Support Specialist at christine.franch@sheridancollege.ca

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Learn from the comfort of home with our virtual option

Sheridan’s Social Service Worker – Gerontology program is the first in the province to offer our diploma program entirely online.

  • This virtual, synchronous program will allow you to access the program from wherever you live. *
  • Our synchronous delivery will allow us to offer the same hands-on, supportive environment that Sheridan is known for while addressing some of the barriers to accessing an in-person program.
  • If you live in Ontario, practicum opportunities will be developed local to you, even if you reside outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
  • Predictable schedules for synchronous learning will allow you to manage work and personal life while in school.

* Note: At this time, the virtual option is only open to domestic students.

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Advanced Entry Challenge Exams

Get credit for what you know

Sheridan recognizes and appreciates that advanced learning doesn’t always require standard classroom instruction, and that opportunities to advance skills and learn new technologies are everywhere.

If you have significant knowledge and experience in programming, web development, database and/or networking, you may choose to complete Advanced Entry Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (AEPLAR) Challenge Exams for academic credit towards your Sheridan Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma.

How do Challenge Exams work?

AEPLAR Challenge Exams are administered by and through the Sheridan College Assessment Centre or through an approved Test Centre. There are fees to write each exam (an Assessment Centre fee and a Challenge Exam fee).

Your completed Challenge Exam(s) will be evaluated to determine whether you’re eligible for credit in one or more courses within the identified program streams.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and Advanced Standing credits are subject to Sheridan’s policies and procedures. Learn more about Sheridan’s Credit Transfer policies and procedures.

I have previous postsecondary education. Should I write a Challenge Exam?

No. Challenge Exams are designed for applicants with knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education. If you have previous postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply for Advanced Standing instead — you may be eligible to apply your previously earned credits towards your new program at Sheridan.

What subjects can I complete Challenge Exams for?

Challenge Exams for applicants to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program are designed to test skills in specific knowledge streams within this program:

  • Programming – Introductory
  • Programming – .NET
  • Programming – Advanced Java
  • Networking
  • Web Development
  • Operating Systems
  • Databases
  • Software Design
  • Mobile App Development – Android
  • Mobile App Development – iOS
  • Game Development – UNITY
  • Wireless

You can also choose to complete Challenge Exams for specific individual courses within the Computer Systems Technology program.

Complete a free self-assessment test to help you determine whether Challenge Exams are a good option for you.

How do I apply to complete a Challenge Exam?

Step 1: Make sure you meet the program admission requirements

You must meet the program admission requirements to be eligible for admission and PLAR.

Step 2: Complete a free self-assessment

Complete a free self-assessment test for each knowledge stream you wish to challenge. This will help you determine whether your current skills will enable you to succeed in the Challenge Exam(s).

Step 3: Apply to Sheridan's Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma program

Apply to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program.

To be eligible to complete Challenge Exams for this program, you must select "Advanced Entry" as the level of the program on your application.

Step 4: Follow the instructions to complete your Challenge Exam(s)

Once Sheridan receives your application, we’ll send you an email with instructions on how to register and pay for your Challenge Exam(s). Follow those instructions.

Once you’ve completed your Challenge Exam(s), subject matter experts in Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology will evaluate them within 10 business days. The Faculty will forward your results to the Office of the Registrar, and any approved credit transfers will be posted in your Credit Transfer centre. Exam feedback will not be provided.

Step 5: Accept your offer of admission and pay your program fees

If you receive an offer of admission to Sheridan, please follow the instructions to confirm your offer and pay your fees by the due dates indicated in order to reserve your spot in the program.

We wish you success in this process and look forward to seeing you at Sheridan!

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Internship

This program contains a mandatory internship for all students during the summer (May–August) between the 3rd and 4th year.

Internships are a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with work experience within a professional environment. Internship work terms are related to the academic studies of the student and may be paid or unpaid. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You'll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.

Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the Internship. The Internship component is delivered by Sheridan's Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates over 1,800 Co-op/Internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.

Learn more about Cooperative Education and Internships at Sheridan.

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

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Program Fees

Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees shown here are for the 2024–2025 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.

Fees For Canadian Students

Fees for Canadian students

$9,238.47

Notes: Co-op students must pay an additional fee of $535 in the term prior to each co-op work term.

Fees for International Students

Fees for International students

$19,970.47

Financial Aid & Awards

Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:

International Entrance Scholarship

International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.

Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship

Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. A minimum GPA of 75% is required in order to be considered. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for additional eligibility criteria and more.

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Learning Outcomes

The successful completion of this program will enable the graduate to:

  • Develop innovative solutions, appropriate to the target market.
  • Plan and execute the creation of objects following a creative process of research, ideation, visualization, analysis, production and evaluation.
  • Critically evaluate design decisions and develop defensible lines of argument that support those decisions.
  • Explore the potential of materials and processes to develop unique and innovative objects.
  • Develop a personal aesthetic that differentiates the work from that of their peers.
  • Incorporate knowledge of contemporary and historical art and design theories, principles and historical practices in the conceptualization and development of studio work.
  • Synthesize material from other academic disciplines in order to enrich and inform studio practice.
  • Integrate appropriate research methodologies to sustain a professional practice.
  • Engage in meaningful discourse regarding the larger social context of a craft or design practice.
  • Integrate the principles of visual language and design in the development of studio work.
  • Produce innovative objects that reflect a critical understanding of contemporary art, craft and design issues.
  • Create work for a variety of social and cultural contexts such as speculative work for galleries, client-driven commissions, trade shows, and varied levels of production.
  • Exhibit self-direction in project conceptualization and realization.
  • Participate effectively in the critique process, both in giving and receiving feedback.
  • Work collaboratively and respectfully in multidisciplinary teams, taking on a leadership role as needed.
  • Integrate knowledge of ethical and legal frameworks with effective business practices in dealing with clients, colleagues, suppliers and employers.
  • Apply project management principles and workflow processes to plan, deliver and evaluate projects.
  • Incorporate a variety of networking, financial, marketing and promotional skills in order to build and sustain a professional practice.
  • Create a business plan to support the development of a professional practice.
  • Evaluate outsourcing opportunities where applicable to the fabrication of work.
  • Apply a variety of technologies and materials and studio-specific processes to the creation of studio work.
  • Use photography and digital image manipulation as a means for documentation and promotion of studio work.
  • Use two and three dimensional design software in the development of studio work.
  • Implement ergonomic principles and health and safety standards in the studio environment.
  • Exhibit behaviour respectful of the studio environment and the academic community.

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

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Trafalgar Road Campus

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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Trafalgar Road Campus

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Financial Planning Certification

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Trafalgar Road Campus

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Professional Sales Certificate

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Earn your Masters degree

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Clinical Placements

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Articulation Agreements

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Educational philosophy

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design curriculum and its delivery are designed to address current social issues pertinent to the design industry. This enables students to broaden their understanding of their place within the world.

Fundamental to the vision of the program is the balance of creative and conceptual thinking with the technical and business aspects of the profession. Courses follow a logical sequence with the degree of difficulty building vertically from first year to fourth year.

The various streams provide a range of design problems building in size and scope, from simple to complex in various design sectors. The curriculum builds on fundamental introductions that ensures a strong foundation for students to apply additional more complex learning and skills developed later in the program.

Studio projects are designed to mimic professional practice and require applied theory, creativity and strong technical knowledge. Curriculum is also connected horizontally across each semester to help support the learning in courses happening simultaneously. This demonstrates the inter-connected knowledge and skills required to practice in the industry.

The program provides many opportunities that expose students to practicing professionals and professional practice. Industry leaders and representatives from professional associations like ARIDO and IDC are invited into the classroom as jurors and guest speakers throughout the four years. The internship also provides professional design work experience for students before they enter their final year of study.

The curriculum is student-centric and designed to equip students with the skills that are required for entry-level design positions and advanced study. Manual skills such as drafting, drawing and model making are developed alongside digital skills using current software. Students are also well-versed in the applicable building codes and regulations required to practice in Ontario. Students are exposed to valuable research skills and encouraged to continue their learning past graduation.

Program goals

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program aspires to:

  • Develop confident, creative and critical thinkers that can solve a variety of problems thoughtfully, improving the quality of the built environment and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.
  • Equip students with the tools to think independently and ethically to ensure technically, environmentally, and socially responsible decision-making.
  • Deliver current and relevant curriculum that incorporates equity, diversity and inclusion. This encourages students to create spaces that foster inclusivity and look at design from various perspectives within diverse communities, involving numerous stakeholders.
  • Inform students regarding the various facets of the profession, engaging them with designers and industry affiliates.
  • Encourage continuous professional and personal growth, instilling a desire to contribute to the profession and society at large. The program encourages students to become active participants in the design community, become members of their local Association, write their NCIDQ exams, give back to the community and become progressive leaders in the profession.
  • Prepare graduates for entry-level design positions, equipped with the required knowledge and skills for employment in the diverse design industry, ensuring they possess the body of knowledge necessary to respond to social and environmental issues, while designing interior spaces that are technically proficient, code-compliant, conceptually strong, sustainable and all-inclusive.
  • Provide enhanced opportunities for students to pursue post-graduate studies, employment, research and/or further their academic studies and/or credentials.

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Pathways from Athletic Therapy and Kinesiology

If you've graduated from a health-science degree other than athletic therapy or kinesiology, your application will be assessed on an individual basis.

Get your Osteopathy degree in less time

If you're a graduate of Sheridan's Athletic Therapy or Kinesiology degree program, you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program after completing three bridging courses.

This bridging program will be available in Spring/Summer 2024.

How to apply: Submit an application using the program code PBHSB.

Bridging courses (Spring/Summer Semester)

  • OSTP 17927D: The Science of Osteopathy (3 credits)
  • OSTP 14859: Theoretical Pathways to Osteopathy (5 credits)
  • OSTP 16333: Practical Pathways to Osteopathy (1 credit)

Course exceptions

After successfully completing the assigned bridging courses, you'll be admitted into Year 2 (Semester 3) of our Osteopathy degree. In order to earn your Osteopathy degree, you'll need to complete all courses in the remaining three years of the program, with the following exceptions.

You will additionally take:

  • Year 2: OSTP 11271D: Clinical Methodology (3 credits)
  • Year 2: SCIE 22437D: Human Physiology for Allied Health (2 credits)
  • Year 3: SCIE 31116D: Pathophysiology for Allied Health (3 credits)

You will not need to take:*

  • SCIE 26661D: Pathophysiology 1 (3 credits)
  • OSTP 24645D: Structure & Function 2 – Lower Cervicals, Thorax & Upper Extremity (3 credits)
  • OSTP 22482D: Applied Clinical Practice 2 (1 credit)
  • FLPL 21839D: Internship Prep (1 credit)
  • SCIE 39622D: Pathophysiology 2 – Systemic Interactions (3 credits)
  • RESE 37626D: Statistical Methods in Health Sciences (3 credits)
  • RESE 42279D: Applied Research Methods for Health Sciences (3 credits)
  • BUSM 44956D: Business Entrepreneurship for Clinical Practitioners (3 credits)
  • 6 Degree Breadth Electives (3 credits each)

*Athletic Therapy graduates are also exempt from the following course:

  • OSTP 20782D: Clinical Experience 2 (0.5 credits)

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Program Mission

Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.

Program Vision

Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.

Critical Performance Statement

Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Field Placements

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Writer-in-Residence program

Each year, Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing (CW&P) program hosts a Writer-in-Residence. The 8-month residency is awarded to a writer who embodies the distinctiveness and dynamism of the & in our program name.

In addition to working on at least one specific writing project of their own during their tenure, the Writer-in-Residence is responsible for creative leadership, mentoring and public outreach in the area of creative writing and/or publishing.

How our Writer-in-Residence supports Sheridan students

Students in our CW&P program benefit from the work and mentorship of our Writer-in-Residence, who:

  • shares their expertise and experience as a creative professional and working writer;
  • performs public readings from their recently published work and/or current work-in-progress;
  • organizes public lectures and/or workshops; and
  • works with faculty to augment existing curriculum in the area of creative writing, publishing and/or creativity.

2024–25 Writer-in-Residence

Cassidy McFadzean
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Fiction writer, editor and poet Cassidy McFadzean is joining Sheridan as the 2024–25 CW&P Writer-in-Residence.

McFadzean was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she earned an MA from the University of Regina. She went on to earn an MFA in poetry from the University of Iowa, and an MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College, where she was co-Editor-in-Chief and Fiction Editor of The Brooklyn Review.

McFadzean is the author of three books of poetry: Crying Dress (House of Anansi, 2024), Drolleries (McClelland & Stewart, 2019), and Hacker Packer (M&S, 2015). Her poetry has appeared in magazines across Canada and the U.S., has been anthologized in The Best Canadian Poetry, In Fine Form 2, and The New Wascana Anthology. Her fiction has appeared in Joyland, EVENT, Maisonneuve, and The Best Canadian Stories, and is forthcoming in Hazlitt, The Walrus, and Invisible Publishing's collaborative anthology Dead Writers.

In welcoming her to the post, CW&P's Associate Dean Morgan Dennis highlights McFadzean’s expertise in both poetry and fiction, as well as her editorial work at The Brooklyn Review: “McFadzean is such a well-rounded talent, which is exactly what our students are looking for. Plus, her experience in the literary journal market will be of great value to our in-house magazine—The Ampersand Review of Writing & Publishing."

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Free professional development opportunities

Are you a business lead who's looking to level up your company's culture of creativity and entrepreneurship?

Sheridan offers FREE, one-hour PD sessions on topics such as:

  • Creative Strategies for an EDI-driven World
  • The Science of Creativity and Innovation
  • Intra- and Entrepreneurial Thinking, and
  • Creative Team Leadership

These workshops will catalyze your climate of innovation and give your team an exclusive look into Sheridan's one-of-a-kind graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation.*

Register your team for a FREE online one-hour masterclass!


*Advance further with our Applied Creativity and Innovation graduate certificate

Our new graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation is a great professional development (PD) opportunity for many company teams. The program teaches complex problem-solving, creativity, innovation and negotiation skills — competencies that make companies more resilient and adaptable as they face the unique challenges presented by the future of work.

Why this program is a great choice for PD:

  • Flexible hours — your employees can complete their graduate certificate online, at their own pace.
  • Relevant coursework – they can choose electives that are most applicable to their position at your company.
  • Award-winning faculty – they’ll learn from instructors who are on the cutting-edge of creativity and innovation research.
  • Practicum project – they’ll work alongside our team of experts to resolve an issue that your business is facing today — whether it’s how to leverage artificial intelligence technology, advance your sustainability efforts, update your marketing strategies, address supply chain inefficiencies or another challenge.

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Apprenticeship Exemption Test

The Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET) provides a chance for students who are learning a skilled trade to bypass in-class studies.

In most cases, you need to score 70% or higher to pass the AET. If you score lower than 70%, you'll need to wait three months before you can try again (with some exceptions for certain exams).

Apprenticeship Exemption Tests are administered at the Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga, through Sheridan's Assessment Centre.

Learn more about the AET, including eligibility criteria, available tests and how to register.

Sheridan is a Ministry-approved Apprenticeship Exemption Test centre, authorized through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development (MLITSD), for both apprentices and non-apprentices.

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Degree Entrance Scholarship Available

Once you’ve applied for admission to this program, we’ll automatically consider you for this award.

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Full-time 4 years Program code: PBCRDG

Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Start date Campus Delivery Status
Sep 2025 Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville)
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Find your fit and choose with confidence. Choosing the right education is a big decision. At Sheridan we’re committed to providing you with the learning, support and services you need to achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Take a look around, and please connect with us if you have any questions!

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