The Certificate in Fine Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is designed for aspiring artists seeking to build a dynamic and diverse portfolio through a broad range of studio and academic courses. This undergraduate certificate program encourages you to explore your creative potential and academic goals, with the freedom to design your own composition of studies each semester. You will be encouraged to work closely with faculty advisors to plan an effective course of study, ensuring your foundational skills in visual art and communication are robust and well-developed.
This program is studied on campus full-time over one year, requiring thirty credits for completion. You will have the opportunity to experiment with various techniques and ideas, developing a strong artistic foundation that can lead to further studies in the Fine Arts Diploma, BFA Visual Arts Degree, or other art schools. Graduates will possess a portfolio ready for application to other KPU programs or external institutions, equipped with the fundamental skills in visual art and communication necessary for continued artistic development.