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Visual Arts, Diploma

This comprehensive, hands-on Visual Arts program can prepare you for a career in, graphic design, pottery, sculpture, filmmaking & animation, photography, drawing & painting, printmaking and more. 

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Program at a glance

Credential

Diploma

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Arts & Humanities

Length

2 years full-time, part-time options available

Get started

Get your application in for the September intake.

We help you shape your creative future

Explore the significance of art in relation to historical and contemporary cultures. This studio immersion program offers you a comprehensive education in visual arts. The program provides a foundation of exploration and design intended to promote inquiry, experimentation, and critical awareness.

Blend disciplines, theory and studio time

You will learn a wide variety of disciplines including: graphic design, ceramics, sculpture, performance art, animation, analogue & digital photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, video and film, art history, visual culture, art theory, professional practice. Learn collaboratively and foster community through integration of studio and theoretical credit courses that will lead to a Diploma in Visual Arts with University transfer towards a BFA. Our instructors are professional artists who produce experiential learning environments supported by qualified technologists who create space to promote the success of diverse learners.

After graduation

You will have a portfolio that represents your competence听and achievement听for institutes of advanced study, granting agencies, applications (such as residencies and public art competitions), prospective clients, and employers.

Your Visual Arts diploma can open doors to employment opportunities, and further education. Past graduates have successfully transferred into third-year studies at universities and art colleges, and have successful art showings around the globe.

Your courses may also听transfer to other BC universities and colleges听to allow you to continue your education towards a degree in visual arts and design studies. Check the听听to find out where each course transfers.听For further information, consult with an听Academic Advisor.

Transfer to the Bachelor of Fine Art (Visual Art)听at Emily Carr University of Art + Design

a) Students who complete the Diploma in Visual Arts at 羞羞视频 with a cumulative grade point average of B (3.00) will be automatically accepted into year three (3) of the Bachelor of Fine Art (Visual Art major) degree program at Emily Carr University.

b) Students with a cumulative grade point average between 2.00 and 2.99 will be considered for admission to year three (3) of the BFA on the basis of their academic standing and a portfolio review.

Part-time studies in Visual Arts

While designed as a full-time听diploma program, part-time completion is fully supported. Additionally, many of our courses can be taken individually as electives through the University Transfer program.

Where can you work?

As a graduate of the Visual Arts program you will leave with broad knowledge, skills and abilities suitable to work in various fields. Our graduates have many roles, including:

Career options
  • animator & special effects artist
  • art historian & curator
  • art teacher & professor
  • art therapist
  • ceramicist
  • concept artist
  • storyboard artist
  • designer (industrial, interior, graphic, gaming, web, fashion, textile, narrative etc)filmmakers and film technician; assistant director
  • fine furnishing
  • hair stylist
  • illustrator
  • landscape designer
  • museum and gallery personnel
  • ornamental iron work
  • photo technician
  • photographer
  • printmaker
  • scenographer (set designer)
  • self-employed practicing artist

Related links

Audie Murray, 2016

Learn more

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.听

Contact information

School of Arts & Science

Campus location

Fisher building, room 104

Location link

Lansdowne campus

250-370-3298

artsci@camosun.ca


International students please contact Camosun International