As a DArTT student, you will receive everything you'll need to complete your program including software, textbooks, unlimited support, online services and even the computer equipment - with no hidden fees!
All you'll have to do is plug in your new computer and connect to the Internet to get started. Your friendly instructors will be there to assist you every step of the way.
Plus, once you graduate, you get to keep all of your materials - books, software, even the computer! It's our gift to you for a job well done.
Our student website will walk you through your entire program and give you access to everything necessary for success, including:
- online tests for easy access,
- proprietary video tutorials,
- assignment upload for email-free file transfer,
- live chat and static forums for student and instructor interaction,
- a report card to follow your progress,
- a tech centre for resolving computer issues,
- file downloads for lessons,
- a job search reference area,
- a resource library,
- proprietary lessons prepared by our instructors, and
- unlimited access to the students' centre 24/7.
You will receive, registered in your name, all of the educationally licensed software required for your chosen program.
Depending on your program, this can include the latest versions of:
- Adobe Creative Suite including
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, and/or Dreamweaver - Autodesk 3ds Max
- Microsoft Office
- Corel Painter
- Windows or Mac OS
- Pixologic ZBrush
In addition to all of the carefully chosen textbooks necessary for the program, you will receive a student binder that includes:
- the school's policies and regulations,
- a startup guide,
- all course outlines and assignments,
- a submission schedule to keep you on track,
- a study guide written especially for distance education students, and
- a self-assessment test to determine your learning style which can help your instructor to help you.
Our computers meet or exceed the requirements of the newest industry-standard software. You have your choice of a custom-built PC, an Acer laptop, or, for some programs, a Mac Mini. Our desktops and the Mac Mini include:
- a high-capacity hard drive,
- a high-speed CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive,
- a sound card and speakers,
- a high-speed modem,
- a 17" flat panel monitor, and
- a web-ready keyboard and mouse.
The laptops meet much the same requirements.
Note: Not all programs include all computer options due to system requirements. Please check with your recruiter to ensure your chosen computer is compatible with your chosen program. Accepting computer equipment from CD-ED is optional - not mandatory.
In addition to the computer, some programs require extra equipment. For instance, Web Design, Graphic Design, and 3D Game Artist students receive a Wacom Tablet, while PC Maintenance & Repair students receive a computer repair toolkit.
DArTT is constantly seeking better hardware, software and learning materials for our students. We are conservative about making changes to our programs of study, but we do make occasional changes in our computer hardware and software, and our learning materials.
These specifications are subject to change without notice, but you can be confident that any changes will be upgrades - instituted to the advantage of students.
All changes in learning materials are subject to approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Culture.
Support
You will have unlimited one-on-one instructor support throughout your entire program - and beyond.
Depending on your preference and level of support necessary, this support can be via:
- email,
- chat,
- online classroom webinars, or
- toll-free phone calls.
Our instructors have industry experience and can help you understand how to conquer the job market before you go out into it.
All teaching is in English and your proficiency in the English language should be adequate for the level of study you wish to take.
More information on Student Services »
Career Guidance Program
Your personal admissions representative will research the job market for your chosen career in your city, and help you decide if the program is the right path for your future.
Throughout your program your instructor is available to discuss employment strategies. Portfolio development is part of all visual arts programs and your instructor is equipped with industry knowledge to ensure your portfolio is relevant upon graduation.
After graduation, we’ll help you find an interview with your prospective employer in the job market. And of course, your new up-to-date skills will put you at the top of any interviewer’s list!
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