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Why Hire an Illustration Co-op Student?

Bachelor of Illustration Program

Applied Arts magazine named Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Illustration degree program one of the best Illustration programs in Canada. The Illustration program has a history spanning 40 years and has produced an array of award winning graduates including Brenda Clark (creator of Franklin the Turtle).

Students are trained to work across multiple disciplines, giving them opportunities in a wide range of career paths.

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Information Illustration

1. Lord of the Arctic Tyana Awada 2014

2. Sabrina Smelko 2012

3. Leanne Kroll 2008

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Book Illustration

1. Cat and the Starlephant Sarah Chan 2015

2. Steven Glanville 2012

3. The Arabian Nights Julie-Anne Pelleboer 2015

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Graphic Design1. Golden Age Katherine Diemert 2014

2. Bedst Chocolate 2014

3. VOA Sabrina Smelko 2012

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Concept Art

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1. Centerra Joel Hustak 2010

2. Michael Mills 2012

3. Michael Gunder 2013

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Narrative

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1. Miko Maciaskek 2012

2. Traded Stars Steven Hughes 2012

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What kind of work can the students do?

The following include some of the areas our Illustration students have successfully worked in:

• Animation Studios/Film and TV • Book Publishing • Comics • Gaming • Graphic Design • Informational Illustration

Suitable student positions include:

• Graphic Designer • Book Designer and Illustrator • Toy Designer • Gallery Assistant • Surface Designer

How can a Sheridan Illustration co-op student benefit my business?

• Sheridan College Illustration students excel as visual communicators. They can create fresh and engaging images to effectively communicate complex concepts, provide a unique way to convey a company’s value proposition or highlight the key advantages of a new product or service.

• Illustration students bring a fresh and unique perspective to creative problem solving.

• Boasting a 94% employer satisfaction rate for relevancy of knowledge and skills of graduates Sheridan College Illustration students have the relevant skills for a wide range of industries. Technical skills include:

• Students are available for co-op between the third and fourth years each May through August, perfect timing for an annual summer project.

• Adobe Photoshop• Adobe InDesign• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe AfterEffects• Cinema 4D• Sculptris

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Here is what our employers say:

“Sheridan students are versatile, quick to explore, and dedicated to pursuing their careers”.

- Ramon Perez, Raid Comic Studios

“Sheridan’s Illustration coop students have provided the TTC with professional quality technical illustrations and art work for a number of years. We use the illustrations and art work in the training materials we produce for over 200 training programs. The students are dedicated to their work, serious about meeting deadlines, and are successful in meeting the high expectations we have of them. They are important members of our development team.”

- Owen Turner, Program Documentation Specialist, TTC

“FORREC believes in hiring the next generation of illustration talent from co-op programs like Sheridan’s. Young people bring a fresh perspective on illustration, a desire to do well, and an energy that keeps our company current and always looking forward, and the students gain real-world experience in a busy design firm, which helps them focus their career goals. It’s a win-win for everyone!”

- James Anderson, Lead Creative Director When i Stand ThereKisung Koh2012

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Hiring a Sheridan College co-op student is a user friendly experience, which saves you time and resourcesSimply contact the appropriate Co-op Advisor for the program you are interested in, provide them with the job description and they will take care of the process. The Co-op Office can set up interviews at your convenience, extend the employment offer on your behalf and provide any relevant paperwork.

Co-op takes the risk out of a long term hiring decisionThere is general agreement that interviewing is a limited tool in terms of the recruitment process. Many businesses successfully minimize the hiring risk by using co-op as a ‘four month working interview’.

Hiring co-op students is a tried and tested cost effective short term staffing solutionEmployers benefit from extra human resources during busy periods or to address short term business needs at affordable costs while students gain valuable experience in their field.

Co-op students bring knowledge of the latest technology and softwareStudents bring knowledge of the latest technology and developments in the field and their presence lends itself to the business maintaining its competitive advantage.

Students bring creativity, diversity, energy and enthusiasm and a fresh perspectiveBusiness is conscious of the need to remain relevant to current and future generations. Businesses who hire co-op students are more likely to remain fresh in their approach and relevant to changing demographics.

Schedules can be flexible in accordance with business needsWorking schedules can be tailored to suit business requirements.

Benefits of Co-op

Edwyna Irwin – Co-op Advisoredwyna.irwin@sheridancollege.caT. 905.845.9430 ext. 2063

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