FINE ARTS - VISUAL & CREATIVE ARTS

OVERVIEW

This program is officially approved by MCU under the title Visual & Creative Arts - Fine Arts.

Start your career as a practicing artist with this 2-year intensive studio-based fine arts program. Develop your skills in a variety of traditional arts practices such as figure drawing, oil painting, and ceramics while also exploring the exciting world of experimental 2D and 3D design, book arts, and digital media. Build your artist CV while completing your diploma by exhibiting in one of our 4 on-campus exhibition spaces and participating in experiential learning opportunities through external design contracts and projects. 

Studio 1 and 2 courses provide you with an opportunity to specialize your skill and explore personal areas of interest with the support and expertise of professors practicing in their field. You will have unique opportunities to design and implement exhibitions, public/community art projects, participate in a second-year student exchange in Barbados, and complete your Bachelor’s degree with one of our partner universities in Ireland. With innovative pillar courses focusing on Concept Development and Planning, Project Planning and Preparing for Exhibition, Business Development and Marketing, and Arts Leadership, Exhibition, and Portfolio, you will graduate with the skills you need to navigate your chosen creative industry.   

PROGRAM DETAILS

Code1038

Start DateSeptember

CredentialOntario College Diploma

CampusBrockville

Program Length2 Years

DeliveryFull-Time

Open for international students

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Some Program Features Include: 

  • Intensive studio-based courses apply theory concepts through hands-on experience 
  • Learning partnerships with institutions in Barbados and Ireland 
  • On-campus exhibition spaces; Foyer Exhibition Space, Library Exhibition Space, Student Commons, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery (community art gallery) 
  • Student and Professional portfolio development 
  • Innovative, industry-based learning opportunities 
  • Internationally recognized guest speakers 
  • Faculty comprised of practicing industry professionals 

PROGRAM OUTLINE

2022-2023

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

REQUIREMENTS

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:

  • Grade 12 English at the C or U level
  • Grade 11 Math
  • Completion of a course-related Portfolio Assignment. (Click to open PDF)

For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements.

If you are missing prerequisite courses, enroll in the Career/College Prep program - free for Ontario residents who are 19 years or older.

FEES

2022-2023

Canadian Students

Tuition

Program Fees

Ancillary Fees

Total

CAD

$2,721.36

$0.00

$900.82

$3,622.18

Fees are estimates only.  Tuition is based on two semesters.

International Students

Tuition

Program Fees

Ancillary Fees

Total

CAD

$15,500.00

$0.00

$1,592.15

$17,092.15

Fees are estimates only.  Tuition is based on two semesters.