Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Red Deer, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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: no
- 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
- 50% In ELA 30-1 and 50% in Social Studies 30-1
- Aboriginal Studies 30 or Art 30.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- TOEFL PBT 557
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English proficiency evidence
- Program-specific admission documents
- Financial evidence for the study permit
- Study permit documents after admission.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Choose an available international program and intake. Complete the online application and pay the application fee. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- program-specific requirements. Accept the offer and pay the international tuition deposit. Receive the required admission and provincial documents. Apply for the study permit and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,568 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,425 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Red Deer |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Creative Arts |
| Department | Department of Design and Creative Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Red Deer Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Scholarships
Red Deer Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,568 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,425 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, TOEFL PBT 557, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 59.
Red Deer Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

