Fine Art Certificate

New to visual art and eager to try to a number of different methods, mediums, and materials? This program provides students with the opportunity to develop introductory skills in a wide range of artistic areas, such as Drawing, Painting, and Photography. With more Elective options, students can continue to build diverse abilities or focus on one discipline.

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Program Goal
Learning Outcomes
Program Duration
Assignments + Assessment
Admission
Career + Further Education

Courses + Costs

Course List

We strongly encourage students to complete courses in the recommended order given below to best support their student experience and success in meeting their learning outcomes. However, students can register in any course for which they meet the prerequisites. In the event of a conflict between the recommended course order and the prerequisites of our courses, please follow the prerequisites.

Course Format

Courses are offered either on campus or online.

Tuition Rates

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Course
No.
Required CoursesTerm
(Subject to change)
CEFA 1002D Composition + FormSpring
Summer
Fall
CEFA 101
3D Materials + MediaSpring
Summer
Fall
CEFA 102
Colour TheorySpring
Summer
Fall
CEDR 100Introductory DrawingSpring
Summer
Fall
CSIL 100Introductory IllustrationSpring
Summer
Fall
CEPN 100Introductory Painting TechniquesSpring
Summer
Fall
CEPH 100Introductory Digital PhotographySpring
Summer
Fall
CESE 101
Art HistorySpring
Summer
Fall
CESE 102
Contemporary Critical TheorySpring
Summer
Fall
Complete either:
CSPD 105Business Planning for Creative Practitioners
(formerly CEPD 200: Professional Practices for Artists)
Spring
Summer
Fall
Or both of the following:
CSPD 100Portfolio Websites
(formerly CEPD 202: Artist Statement, CV + Portfolio Development and CEPD 203: Artist Website + Social Media)
Summer
Fall
CSPD 102Applications: Grants, Residencies + Exhibitions
(formerly CEPD 204: Artist Grants, Residencies + Exhibition Applications)
Summer
Elective Courses
Choose from at least 5 courses from any topic.