Diploma of Visual Arts
University of the Fraser Valley
- Abbotsford, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A four-year studio-based degree in contemporary art.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Visual Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Artist
- Curator
- Illustrator
- Gallery owner
- Animator
- Graphic designer
- Art administrator
- Video game designer
- Art teacher
- Art therapist
- Art conservator
Curriculum
- Four years
- 120 credit hours. Studio-based study in drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Photography
- New media
- Installation
- Time-based practice and textile/fibre art
- Plus art history and visual culture
- Facilities include printshops
- Darkrooms
- A sculpture studio with kilns and a new media lab.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Grade 12 or equivalent international secondary qualification (or 9+ transferable post-secondary credits with 2.00 GPA)
- Programme-specific entrance courses and grades per the UFV academic calendar
- Degree/diploma-level English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE 61
- Duolingo 110).
Accepted academic background
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the application window for your intake ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC (apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca) and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Submit official English proof (TOEFL code 9736
- IELTS or other accepted test) and high school and any post-secondary transcripts. Provide a portfolio
- Letter of intent
- Interview or forms if your programme asks. Receive the offer letter and pay the tuition deposit by the intake deadline. Apply for the study permit. Allow several weeks.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,316 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $38,764 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Abbotsford |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Creative Arts |
| Department | Fine Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 49 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $15,316 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $38,764 CAD. The estimated living cost is $12,400 CAD.
A portfolio is required.
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.