School: Seneca College
Program:Art Fundamentals
Program | Art Fundamentals | Faculty | Art, Animation & Design |
Credential | Certificate | Duration | 1 Year |
Starting Month | Summer, Fall, Winter | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
In the Art Fundamentals program you'll gain a strong foundation in the fundamentals of traditional arts. You'll study creative visual and communication skills with subjects that include drawing, illustration, design, colour theory, photography and art history. Most importantly, you'll grow and improve as an artist, expanding your knowledge and appreciation of the arts with each day. Our strong, hands-on curriculum was created and continues to be taught by working artists. During the course of the program, you'll benefit from general education subjects, which will provide you with the opportunity to explore different areas of the liberal arts.
Advantages:
Art Fundamentals is ideal for students who wish to develop their artistic skills to access further postsecondary education. It’s also well suited for professionals currently employed in media and communication industries who would like to improve or update their skills.
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to apply to other art programs. Advanced standings should be confirmed with the program and institution of your choice.
Admission Requirements:
· Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
o Grade 12 English: ENG4(U) or ENG4(C)
· OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with required course(s), their equivalent(s), or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits
· Drawing exercise
Tuition Fees:
Tuition | 6,410.50 | ||
Alumni Fee | 7.25 | ||
Convocation Fee* | 50.00 | ||
Health Insurance** | 783.97 | ||
Health and Wellness Fee | 5.00 | ||
Seneca Student Federation Fee | 56.50 | ||
Student Athletic Fee | 40.70 | ||
Student Bursary Levy | 3.00 | ||
Student Life Fee | 5.00 | ||
Student Sport Build Fee | 25.00 | ||
Student Support Fee | 30.00 | ||
Technology Fee | 120.00 | ||
Total Fees Due (first semester in academic year) | $7,536.92 | ||
Book & Supply Costs | |||
Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
Total per Semester | 820.00 | 820.00 | |
Career:
The visual art industry is diverse and is fueled by a blend of traditional, digital and multimedia skill bases. Animators, illustrators, graphic designers, digital media artists, art directors and studio artists all channel their skills in different ways. The Art Fundamentals certificate program provides you with the foundations of art, and upon completion, you will be prepared to succeed in further postsecondary education in a variety of communication arts and traditional arts-based diploma and degree programs.
Credits Transfer:
Location | University/College | Degrees Available |
Toronto | York University | Any relevant degree or major |
Link to Seneca College Official Website
http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/AFD.html#layer3