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Use this process to apply to Portage College if you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant) or a protected person (refugee).
Naturally Creative
The Portage College Fine Arts Certificate is for creative individuals who want to develop their skills as artists and those interested in a visual arts career through an authentic arts learning experience. The certificate program provides transferability and a pathway for further study at other post-secondary institutions for a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
The curriculum includes hands-on studio classes with theory in design principles and art history. The courses are designed to introduce and develop specific techniques focusing on developing skills and exploring media. Students will learn visual art skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, digital art, and mixed media. Learners will have the opportunity to work with various mediums to explore and discover their own artistic passion and interest through project-based study. In addition, students will have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork and network with arts professionals through artist studio visits and gallery trips.
Yorkville Bachelor of Creative Arts: View Video
This program is available to International Students. Our Designated Learning Institute (DLI) number is 0111010246767.
The world needs artists. That’s something our Fine Arts program knows a great deal about!
During the certificate program, students finesse their skills and learn new ones they never thought they’d master. Meet student Karina Schneider who’s creating her own artistic future.
Use this process to apply to Portage College if you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant) or a protected person (refugee).
Browse through funding options available to students at Portage College to see what may be available to you.
If you would like to receive more information about this program please use the Info Request Form linked here.
International students, once you have chosen your program and checked the admission requirements you are now ready to apply for admission.
Your study permit is the document that allows you to stay in Canada and study. It is different from a student visa, which is the document that allows you to enter Canada.
Our international student representatives are happy to answer your questions about programs, services and any immigration related questions that you may have. Please use the form link provided.
More international students are choosing Portage College to start or complete their studies because of the personal attention they receive and the high standard of instruction.
Students who complete our one-year Fine Arts at Portage will have a pathway to Yorkville’s Bachelor of Creative Arts program!
Careers for Arts Students
Portage College Fine Arts program cultivates the strong foundational skills needed for various careers available in the arts and culture sector, including:
Animator, fine artist, art curator, illustrator, architect, tattoo artist, museum interpreter, video game designer, textile designer, commercial artist, art teacher, interior designer, photographer, clothing designer, art director, art archivist, art historian, art therapist, book illustrator, art professor, creative art director, graphic novel artist, cultural planner and many more.
Credentials
Certificate
Admission Requirements
High School Diploma with
English Language Arts 30-2
Use this chart to check Provincial high school equivalencies accepted at Portage College. Note: This is just a guide.
Mature Status: Applicants must be 19 years of age and out of high school for one year
English Language Proficiency Information
Transferability
Yorkville University upon completion of the two-year Artisan Entrepreneurship Diploma and one-year Fine Arts Certificate Program.
Contact the Program Advisor for more information.
Program Start/End Dates
August 29, 2024 to May 2, 2025
Application Deadline
Domestic Student: August 15, 2024 (Application will still be considered after the deadline if seats remain)
International Student: June 30, 2024 (Applications will be considered if you can obtain a study permit and all the relevant documents before July 15, 2024)
Location
Lac La Biche Campus
Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline August 15, 2023
Tuition | $2594.46 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Course Package & Materials | $460.00 |
Total | $3,308.44 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2023
Tuition | $2594.46 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Total | $2,848.44 |
Total tuition & mandatory fees for year: $6,156.88
Part-time Fees
Tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit” one credit is $170. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $170.
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Tuition Deposit: $100 (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs)
Need help funding your education? Check out our funding options.
International Student Fees
Application Fee $160.00
Tuition Deposit $5000.00 (non-refundable)
If you choose to pay the full tuition and mandatory fees, you may still be eligible for a refund of payments above the $5000 deposit, as per the Portage College refund policy.
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: June 1, 2024
Tuition | $8385.62 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Course Package & Materials | $460.00 |
Total | $9,099.60 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: October 15, 2024
Tuition | $7783.37 |
Student Association | $116.70 |
Technology Fee | $82.71 |
Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
Total | $8,037.35 |
Total tuition & mandatory fees for year: $17,136.95
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