Fine Arts Diploma

Explore printmaking, video, painting, drawing, digital media, ceramics, photography and sculpture in NIC’s high-calibre fine arts studios. Develop creative and critical thinking skills as you pursue your career as an artist or transfer to degree programs across Canada.

Admission Requirements

C in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment

Course Requirements

Year 1

FIN - 100 Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture I
FIN - 101 Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture II or
FIN - 106 Art History and Visual Culture: Special Topics
FIN - 110 Drawing & 2-Dimensional Language I
FIN - 111 Drawing & 2-Dimensional Language II
FIN - 120 Painting: Colour & Perception
FIN - 121 Painting: Colour & Application
FIN - 130 Foundation Studio in 3-Dimensional Art and Design
FIN - 140 Creative Processes
Plus 2 courses from the following:
FIN - 115 Introduction to Printmaking
FIN - 131 Foundation Studio in 3D Visualization + Media
FIN - 135 Introduction to Ceramics
FIN - 145 Introduction to Photography

Year 2

All students will be required to take:

FIN - 210 Drawing & 2-Dimensional Language III
FIN - 211 Drawing & 2-Dimensional Language IV
PHI - 240 Philosophy of Art
FIN - 250 Modern Art History or
FIN - 251 Modern Art History and Visual Culture: Special Topics
Plus 2 courses from the following:
FIN - 200 Video + Sound 1
FIN - 215 Intaglio Printmaking
FIN - 220 Painting Intermediate 1
FIN - 230 3D + Integrated Media Art I
FIN - 235 Ceramics Intermediate I
FIN - 245 Photography: Integrated Practices
Plus 2 courses from the following:
FIN - 231 3D + Integrated Media Art II
FIN - 236 Ceramics Intermediate II
FIN - 247 Introduction to Digital Photography
FIN - 201 Video + Sound 2
FIN - 217 Screen Printing
FIN - 221 Painting Intermediate II
Plus 2 English courses from the following:
ENG - 107 Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction & Non-Fiction
ENG - 108 Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry & Drama
ENG - 122 Reading Literature
ENG - 127 Indigenous Literatures in Canada
ENG - 115 Essay Writing and Critical Analysis
ENG - 116 Essay Writing & Indigenous Perspectives

Completion Requirements

The program is designed to enable full-time students to complete the diploma within two years. Students are advised to complete the program within four years of acceptance to maximize post-secondary transfer opportunities.