London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Certificate in Fine Art Foundation in London Canada | Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College
|
London Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,202
(c. USD10,911.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
7 months
To excel as an artist, you must first build a strong technical base. Our one-year Fine Art Foundation certificate equips you with essential skills in painting, drawing, video, sculpture, and photography to unlock your creative abilities.
As a foundation student, you'll engage in studio projects and create a portfolio in your preferred medium. The program includes comprehensive art history lessons spanning from Ancient civilizations to the First World War. Alongside theoretical knowledge, you'll enhance your written and verbal communication skills. The course's professional focus prepares you for the demands of art careers and community engagement.
Should you continue your education, this certificate provides ideal preparation for year two of Fanshawe's three-year Fine Art advanced diploma. Alternatively, it qualifies you for entry-level roles like gallery assistant or art technician.
The Fine Art Foundation is a one-year certificate offering comprehensive exposure to visual arts. This foundational year teaches core art and design principles: technical abilities, analytical thinking, and visual language. The curriculum covers painting, drawing, video, sculpture, photography, and art history. Students create diverse portfolios through studio projects.
This program serves as a gateway to Fanshawe's Fine Art Advanced Diploma or similar advanced studies, while also preparing graduates for entry-level positions requiring basic visual arts competencies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream OR Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) OR Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) OR Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation.
English Language Requirements:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 550 for the paper-based test (PBT), or 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
Tuition
CAD
15,202