School: Fanshawe College

Program：Fine Art Foundation

Program Description:

Before you can truly showcase your talents as an artist, you need a solid, technical foundation. With the one-year Fine Art Foundation certificate, you will develop the necessary skills in painting, drawing, video, sculpture, and photography so that you can reach your potential.

As a student, you'll participate in studio based projects and develop a portfolio of work in your chosen media. You'll also be given essential instruction in art history from Ancient times through the French Revolution and all the way to the First World War. In addition to strong theoretical training, you'll also develop valuable written and verbal communication skills in the Communications for Design course. With its emphasis on professionalism in a design workplace, the course will help you prepare to meet the needs of arts employers and the communities they serve.

If you decide to progress with your studies, the course will be excellent training for entering year two of Fanshawe's in-depth three-year Fine Art program. If you choose to move directly into the working world, the certificate will prepare you to seek entry-level positions such as gallery attendant or artistic assistant.

Whatever path you choose, the Fine Art Foundation certificate can help you move forward.

Advantages:

Fine Art Foundation is a one-year certificate program designed to give a broad base of experience and knowledge in the visual arts.  This foundation year introduces students to the fundamentals of art and design: practical skills, critical thinking and visual vocabulary.  Studies in this program include painting, drawing, video, sculpture, photography and art history.  Through studio based projects students will develop a portfolio of work in a range of media.  This program prepares students for the Advanced Diploma program in Fine Art at Fanshawe College, or advanced arts programs at other institutions, as well as prepares students who are seeking entry-level employment opportunities requiring fundamental visual arts skills.

Admission Requirement:

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream 
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)  
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) 
OR
Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation

Tuition Fees:

Canadian Students

International Students

Career：

This program will prepare students for entering more advanced art programs or seek entry-level employment opportunities requiring fundamental art skills such as gallery attendant, art supply store assistant and artist assistant.

Credits Transfer

Fanshawe has pathway partnerships with over 60 institutions worldwide.  From degree completion to Master's Program admissions pathways – we have it covered.

Pathways database

Fanshawe's Pathways database can be searched by your Fanshawe program or your desired institution.  We make every effort to reflect the most current pathway information, however, it may be subject to change.

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Link to Fanshawe College Official Website

https://www.fanshawec.ca