Visual Arts Foundation

Certificate Program
Full-time study, 8 months

*Program starts in January & September

   

Drawing Fundamentals / Advanced Drawing / Visual Literacy / Medium Exploration / Colour Theory

As a required prerequisite into our design diploma programs, this eight-month certificate program is for aspiring artists, designers and game developers who want to build their visual arts skills - a fundamental element to any creative career. Applicants must have an interest in developing their creative sense in drawing, painting and design.

Our creative studio environment will allow students to develop critical thinking in the arts. The Visual Arts Foundation program is skills-based and provides an opportunity to explore artistic mediums, while learning at a College level.

After completion, students are automatically accepted into other areas of study at McKenzie College, if they choose to do so. These programs can lead to an exciting career in the animation industry, working as part of the creative team for an advertising firm, in a TV/film production company, at a digital media house, and so much more.

The Visual Arts Foundation program is intended to help students develop fundamental skills as artists and designers and expose them to a variety of opportunities using their visual arts skills. Various artistic styles and innovative designs help build confidence in each student to produce a superior portfolio for further study, scholarships and mentorship opportunities.

FAQs

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Tuition & associated fees: $8,800 + *SPF: $88 = $8,888 CAD (International student: $11,555 CAD) Above Tuition and costs include all required supplies *SPF: Student Protection Fee - 1% of tuition is deposited into a fund to insure that financial resources are available to complete your program. This fee is non-refundable.

Entrance Requirements For information on entrance requirements into this program, click here. Please Note: Subject matter, tuition fees, course materials and/or length of program are subject to change in accordance with program revisions.