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Diploma of Visual Art
- Red Deer, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year studio diploma in fine art with access to drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture and bronze foundry studios.
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
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Visual Art. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Fine art creation
- Art education
- Gallery and museum management
- Art and cultural planning
- Architectural and urban design
- Fashion and styling
- Event and stage design
- Art technical services
Curriculum
- Twenty-five courses (63 credits). Year 1 covers drawing
- Painting
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- Art history and communications. Year 2 adds advanced drawing
- Studio electives and professional practice
- With two full-year studio courses. Studios include a bronze foundry with 24/7 access. Community projects provide work-integrated learning.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 50% In ELA 30-1 or 30-2
- Or Accuplacer minimums (250 Reading
- 250 Writing
- Essay 5).
Accepted academic background
Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent, Advanced Accounting requires a four-year degree, Requirements differ by programme.
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 | 63 |
| 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
79 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
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.