Fine Arts Diploma

Expand your creativity as you pursue your career as an artist or transfer to degree programs across Canada. Our studios are equipped with the latest equipment and technology to enable you to fine-tune your skills in printmaking, video, painting, drawing, digital media, ceramics, photography and sculpture.

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.