External Degree (NIC)

Bachelor of Fine Arts External Degree

Offered in collaboration with North Island College

Program length: 2 years - 3rd and 4th years of a 4-year degree

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Emily Carr University of Art + Design, in collaboration with North Island College, delivers the third and fourth years of a Bachelor of Fine Art (General Fine Art major) Degree at North Island College's Comox Valley Campus. This two year full-time program involves 15 credits per semester. Senior-level studio courses (Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Printmaking, Photography, and Digital Visual Arts) and academic courses (Humanities, Social Sciences, and Art History) are taught at NIC by visiting Emily Carr faculty.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum academic requirement for admission to the BFA program is a two-year diploma (60 semester credits) with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale). The two-year diploma must be equivalent to coursework that is recognized for credit in all Emily Carr degree programs. A portfolio of 15-20 pieces representing work in fine art may be required. Information about the two-year North Island College Diploma in Fine Arts can be found at www.nic.bc.ca.

PORTFOLIO

Portfolios may be required of some applicants. The Emily Carr Admission Office will notify those applicants requiring a portfolio, and will provide complete portfolio guidelines.

PRIORITY ADMISSION

Preference for admission will be given to applicants holding a North Island College Diploma in Fine Arts. The portfolio requirement may be waived for some applicants holding a NIC Diploma.

REGISTRATION

Accepted students will register for courses accessing the Emily Carr University on-line web registration system insideEC. A web username and password will be issued with the formal acceptance letter along with registration instructions.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Emily Carr Year 3

  • 21 credits Open Studio (Visual Arts/Media/Design) 300 level course/s
  • 3 credits AHIS (300/400 level) Art History
  • 3 credits HUMN 311 Visual Arts Seminar
  • 3 credits Open Elective (Studio or Critical Studies)

Emily Carr Year 4

  • 12 credits VAST 410 Senior Studio
  • 9 credits Open Elective (Studio or Critical Studies)
  • 3 credits AHIS (300/400 level) Art History
  • 3 credits SOCS (300/400 level) Social Science
  • 3 credits HUMN Humanities