At Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada, Cert in Comics and Graphic Novel Art is offered as a certificate in Film & Animation programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,737 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Film & Animation
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 24,737 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This certificate introduces students to the fundamentals of graphic storytelling through the comic art form. The 30-credit, first-cycle curriculum covers scriptwriting, graphic production techniques, and the editing and distribution processes involved in publishing comics and graphic novels. Graduates are equipped to produce original comic-art works, combining narrative and visual skills built through sequential coursework in writing, drawing, and page composition. The program approaches comics as a distinct visual-narrative medium, addressing panel layout, character and story development, and the practical steps of bringing a finished work to readers. It is intended for students seeking a focused, studio-based introduction to comic art rather than a broad fine-arts credential. The program is offered in full-time and part-time formats at the Gatineau campus, with admission open in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms, leading to a Certificate credential from Université du Québec en Outaouais.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission is open to applicants who meet one of three requirements: holding a diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) or the equivalent; having completed a minimum of 15 university credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.3; or possessing appropriate knowledge and interest in comic art, supported by a résumé and a motivation letter of approximately 250 words.
