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The Fine Arts Certificate is a standalone program enabling students to progress to the Fine Arts Diploma Program, pursue a BFA Visual Arts Degree, or apply to other art institutions and universities. These credits can also be transferred and utilized to create portfolios for additional KPU programs like Foundations of Design, Graphic Design for Marketing, Interior Design, or Fashion Design.
This certificate program serves as a foundational year, offering interconnected courses focused on the core principles of visual art and communication. Similar to all Fine Arts offerings, it accommodates both full-time and part-time enrollment. The program facilitates a dedicated period for artistic study, experimentation, and the rigorous refinement of creative concepts and technical skills.
You have graduated high school (secondary school) OR completed 24+ credits of undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): IBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.