The Diploma in Fine Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is your pathway to developing a strong foundation in the visual arts, equipping you with essential technical and intellectual skills. This program is ideal if you are passionate about creative expression and wish to explore diverse media, preparing you for further study or a career in the arts. You will delve into core areas of fine arts, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and digital media, alongside art history, gaining a comprehensive understanding of artistic principles and practices within a supportive academic environment at KPU.
You will study this undergraduate diploma on campus, full-time, over two years. The curriculum requires sixty credits, with specific requirements in Fine Arts (FINA) and Art History (ARTH) courses, alongside additional academic credits, ensuring a well-rounded education. You will have the opportunity to develop your creative potential through hands-on projects and potentially apply your diploma credits towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Upon graduation, you will possess the skills to pursue individual artistic endeavours or enter the professional art world, with many credits being university transferable.