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Diploma of Fine Arts

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

  • Surrey, Canada
  • 2, 1 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University campus

About the program

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Art & Art History at Otterbein University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Art in Fine Arts to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in including colour theory and art history
  • And four courses in one studio area (ceramics. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Careers in art and design
  • Graduate study

Curriculum

  • Professional degree with seven more art courses than the B.A.
  • Including colour theory and art history
  • And four courses in one studio area (ceramics
  • Drawing
  • Graphic design
  • Video art
  • Painting
  • Photography). Senior-year independent study builds a portfolio and exhibition with an artist statement.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Meet KPU's English proficiency requirement and have graduated high school (secondary school) or completed 9 or more undergraduate-level credits at a recognised institution; Mature-student admission exists for some programs; Limited-intake and some programs add their own requirements.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (secondary school), Or 9 or more undergraduate-level credits at a recognised institution; Mature-student admission for certain programmes; Programme prerequisites vary (calendar)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 61
  • Duolingo 110

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Statement of purpose where requested
  • Financial support evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Fine Arts. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Graduation evidence
  3. Language results
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,260 CAD
Application fee$120 CAD
Deposit$5,000 CAD

Program details

CampusSurrey
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts
DepartmentArt and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60,30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteKPU offers entrance awards and scholarships that may be available to international students. Eligibility and award values vary by competition.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    107 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Scholarships

KPU offers entrance awards and scholarships that may be available to international students. Eligibility and award values vary by competition.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2, 1 years.