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Certificate in Art and Design Foundation

Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
PG Work Permit
CAD 17165
Tuition Fee (CAD)
CAD 110
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Art and Design Foundation program, you will gain practical, creative and critical thinking skills in art and design. You will develop your portfolio throughout this studio-based curriculum, integrating a variety of analog and digital projects. The portfolio is designed to support students in their application to both diploma and degree-level art and design programs.
The first semester courses will introduce you to the language of art and design, history of art and the foundations of observational drawing, form and space, photography and digital design. In the second semester, you will learn advanced skills and creative problem-solving techniques in design process and the foundations of colour theory and practice.
The art and design portfolio showcase workshops will introduce you to professional practitioners in the creative industries and their unique experiences of building successful portfolios. In addition, you can select between optional courses to gain specific skills needed in your future education.*
*Students can consult with the academic co-ordinator of the program about their second semester course selection and their future educational pathways in the field of art and design.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Create two- and three-dimensional designs using a wide range of materials, processes and techniques.
- Use the design process to develop and solve visual problems using various strategies for idea generation.
- Apply the formal elements and principles of design.
- Utilize a variety of presentation skills across a wide range of media appropriate to portfolios, public and private venues.
- Develop skills in portfolio presentation in a variety of media through studio-based projects.
- Articulate art concepts, history and the role of art in society to the general public.
- Manage personal digital presence/brand by participating in professional communities of practice.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 30
Program Intensity Full-Time
Work Permit PGWP
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54.0 Minimum Listening - 50.0 Minimum Reading - 50.0 Minimum Writing - 50.0 Minimum Speaking - 50.0
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English
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IELTS
80
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IELTS
88
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IELTS
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6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
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IELTS
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Jan 2023
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Application Fee
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Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
84
TOEFL
65
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
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CAD 110
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Application Fee
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Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
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TOEFL
60
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IELTS
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Application Fee
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IELTS
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TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Jan 2023, Sep 2022, Sep 2023
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Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
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Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2022, Sep 2023
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023
CAD 110
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
84
TOEFL
65
Min GPA
Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
17165
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 110
Application Fee
(CAD)
12000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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