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Art and Design Fundamentals program
Learn new skills. Refine existing ones. Decide where you want to go in your art and design career. Create a portfolio to help get you there.
Program information
Program description
Note: As a student in this program, you will not have courses in the summer term. Please review the program progression located in the program outline for more information.
Intake information
Tuition and fees
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What are the admission requirements for the Art and Design Fundamentals program?
Art and Design Fundamentals admission requirements
What career paths can I take in art and design?
Your Art and Design Fundamentals certificate gives you many career opportunities
Flex MORE. Study Art and Design Fundamentals part-time
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What courses are included in the Art and Design Fundamentals certificate program?
Course overview
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the program outline.
Your course delivery method(s)
Hybrid
This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
Optional courses
In addition to the mandatory courses, students in Art and Design Fundamentals are able to take a variety of art-related optional courses, which may include:
- FINA 1002 – Fine Art Studio
- APDE 1005 – Visual Art Studio: 3D
- GRPH 1003 – Graphic Design Studio
- PHOT 1006 – Introduction to Digital Photography
- DRWG 1007 – Drawing From Your Imagination
- DRWG 1005 – Analytical Drawing
- DRWG 1006 – Life Drawing
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