If you have Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent), or if you’re 19 years of age or over, you can apply for this program. 1. Apply online at OntarioColleges.ca
Apply to this program online at OntarioColleges.ca (formerly the Ontario Colleges Application Service). If you are a high school student, we encourage you to work with your guidance office to complete your college application. The program code is 6421, the College code is CENT, and the campus code is C. You can also pick up an application form at any Ontario College campus Enrolment Services or Registrar’s office. 2. Receipt of application acknowledgement
When your application is processed by Ontariocolleges.ca, Centennial will mail you an acknowledgement letter, program information and an invitation to book and attend a Program Admission Session on campus. Complete details on how to book your session will be provided in the letter. 3. Academic Requirement – English proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency for admission to the program. You can do this in one of three ways: • Submit Ontario Secondary School transcripts showing compulsory English 12C with a final grade of 60% or higher, or compulsory English 12U with a final grade of 50% or higher.
• Submit transcripts from a high school outside Ontario or a post secondary institution showing a final grade equivalent to the above.
• Successfully complete an English Skills Assessment for admission. 4. Program Admission Session
Before receiving an offer to this program, there are additional admission requirements that you will need to complete at a Program Admission Session. You should attend your Program Admission Session as early as possible in the application process. During your session, you’ll meet with a Fine Arts Studio faculty member and find out more about the program. At the session you must also submit a portfolio of your work for review. Offers to the program are based on the results of the portfolio review. *Portfolio Requirements
Your portfolio will consist of no less than 8 and no more than 15 pieces of work. Examples from each of the following are recommended. • Figure drawings. A selection from one to ten figure drawings can count as one portfolio piece.
• Colour Work. Colour work may be abstract, figurative or objective.
• Perspective. The portfolio should demonstrate ability to apply basic principles of linear perspective in freehand drawing and/or painting, and could consist of examples such as furniture, interiors or cityscapes.
• Sketchbooks. Idea books and journals are included as sketchbooks. The following are optional: • Sculpture and 3D work
• Printmaking
• Photography
• Creative writing
• Crafts
• Experimental work such as documented performance art, documented installations, computer generated artwork, videos, etc. Portfolios can be presented in original form or as reproductions. All original work must be presented without frames. Reproductions can be in the form of prints, photocopies, slides and CD's. For evaluation purposes, please number each piece. Please label your portfolio package as “Fine Arts Studio” and include your name, address, phone number, and email address. You will be contacted by the school to pick up your portfolio after the evaluation session. 5. Decision letter
Within about two weeks of attending your Program Admission Session, you’ll receive a decision letter from the college. When you are offered a seat in the program, you will be able to confirm your offer on your OntarioColleges.ca account. Prior to your start date, you’ll receive further correspondence including a fees statement. Please respond to your offer by the date requested to ensure your successful placement in the program. | 
