Fine Arts Studio
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code6421
- SchoolSchool of Communications, Media, Arts and Design
- CredentialOntario College Diploma
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- LocationStory Arts Centre
- EmailKamarT@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000 ext. 58500
- Technology Requirements
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Technology Requirements
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Faculty Bios
- Advising
- Entrepreneurism
Centennial College's Fine Arts Studio program is an intensive two-year offering that emphasizes physically creating art through drawing, painting and sculpting.
By (literally) getting your hands dirty, you'll learn the latest skills and techniques, find your creative voice and be prepared to launch your career as an artist. You'll spend more time in the studio in two years at Centennial than other schools offer in four!
In addition to covering the creative process, this arts diploma program features one of Ontario's most comprehensive professional practice curriculums. You'll graduate well-prepared to thrive as a self-employed artist in the professional arts community.
In this Fine Arts Studio program, you'll:
- Develop advanced technical, conceptual and professional skills required to engage the contemporary arts community;
- Work independently both in and out of the studio environment;
- Receive lots of one-on-one attention;
- Begin to nurture a lifetime of growth as a professional visual artist and storyteller;
- Have a progressive learning experience led by a collaborative team of teachers;
- Be encouraged to develop a personal direction and approach to build your unique voice and style in visual storytelling.
The Fine Arts Studio program is for you if you're serious about practicing as a professional. As a candidate, you should have meaningful prior experience through education, a lifetime personal commitment, and/or the professional equivalent.
Program Overview
Centennial College's Fine Arts Studio program is an intensive two-year offering that emphasizes physically creating art through drawing, painting and sculpting.
By (literally) getting your hands dirty, you'll learn the latest skills and techniques, find your creative voice and be prepared to launch your career as an artist. You'll spend more time in the studio in two years at Centennial than other schools offer in four!
In addition to covering the creative process, this arts diploma program features one of Ontario's most comprehensive professional practice curriculums. You'll graduate well-prepared to thrive as a self-employed artist in the professional arts community.
In this Fine Arts Studio program, you'll:
- Develop advanced technical, conceptual and professional skills required to engage the contemporary arts community;
- Work independently both in and out of the studio environment;
- Receive lots of one-on-one attention;
- Begin to nurture a lifetime of growth as a professional visual artist and storyteller;
- Have a progressive learning experience led by a collaborative team of teachers;
- Be encouraged to develop a personal direction and approach to build your unique voice and style in visual storytelling.
The Fine Arts Studio program is for you if you're serious about practicing as a professional. As a candidate, you should have meaningful prior experience through education, a lifetime personal commitment, and/or the professional equivalent.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- The Fine Arts program frequently receives awards from the dean and the College's president for student satisfaction.
- A focus on traditional media, with selective integration of digital processes, will give you the skills to thrive as a professional in the contemporary art world.
- You'll learn all about the business of being an artist, including getting shows and commissions, applying for grants, marketing yourself and building your career.
- In-school galleries will allow for the opportunity to exhibit your work.
- You'll be exposed to professional exhibition opportunities, where the sales are real. Public exposure is also offered through rental programs.
- Your individual creative growth will receive attention in a studio environment.
- Enthusiastic faculty members are accomplished professional artists and teach by drawing from their personal experiences.
- The Story Arts Centre, where you'll attend your classes, is close to the heart of the city and gallery communities but offers a welcoming non-institutional environment.
Career Outlook
- Freelance artist
- Painter
- Sculptor
- Installation artist
- Art instructor
Education Pathways
Graduates of this Fine Arts Studio diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner pathway has minimum admission requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Bachelor of Science in multiple majors | |
| Honours Bachelor of Computer Science | |
| Lakehead University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (bridge) | |
| Ottawa, University of | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Royal Roads University | Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communications |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| York University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
| Honours Bachelor of Communication Studies | |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test.
Additional Requirements
Attend a mandatory Fine Arts Studio program admission session, where you will submit a portfolio of work.
- Your portfolio will be evaluated based on:
- your art-making experience, as demonstrated through your portfolio content
- your commitment/dedication/passion to being a fine artist as demonstrated through discussion at the session
- Guidelines for creating your portfolio:
- May be a selection of original artwork made by you and can include original handmade pieces, digital documentation of original pieces, or a combination of both (you will take your portfolio with you at the end of the session).You can also provide a link to a cloud storage system like OneDrive or GoogleDrive
- Should display the range of your recent experience in media and imagery that are meaningful to YOU
- Aim for between 10 and 15 images (sketchbooks can be extra)
- Media may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, documented installation artwork, digitally processed work. Creative writing, poetry, theatrical, dance or musical performance, etc. can also be included.
- Sketchbooks are particularly informative
- Images created on your own carry more weight than the school assignments
Notes:
- After applying, you will receive a letter with instructions on how to book the Fine Arts Studio program admission session.
- This is an advanced program that trains fine artists for the professional world. Candidates should have had meaningful prior experience, either through education, a lifetime personal commitment, and/or the professional equivalent. Students who are undecided about their career options in the visual arts, or who need to expand their portfolio are advised to enroll in Centennial's Art and Design Foundation Studies program (#6409).
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,287.34 | $4,008.34 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $1,775.52 | $18,424.52 |
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
Bring IT programs will require students to own and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements.
Note: If you require accommodation for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your BringIT programs (click for recommendations). If you wish to access disability services, please make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000, ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.
Have questions? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our Bring IT Program.
Students from this program will require to own/purchase a device and software relevant to the program:
Minimum Recommended Hardware Specifications
- MacBook Pro 13-inch
OR - Laptop with Windows 7 or higher operating system
- 16GB 1600MHz memory recommended to handle Photoshop operations
- Note: new Mac laptops require adapters for multi-USB ports and USB card readers
Recommended Hardware
- Drawing tablet
- Backup hard drive or cloud storage
Minimum Required Software
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), 2010 or higher version
Recommended Software
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, or Adobe Creative Cloud
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 10mbps download speed is highly recommended. Some courses have more advanced system requirements.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Learn the essential characteristics and properties of arts and crafts media, with a specialization in one of: Clay, Glass, Textiles, and Wood. Painting, Photography or Metal work.
- Develop through extensive practice the technical control of a chosen media.
- Understand the elements of design and aesthetic considerations as they relate to a particular media.
- Apply appropriate learned design and technical skills to the production of functional and/or non- functional arts or crafts objects.
- Operate a broad range of highly specialized, potentially dangerous studio equipment in the prescribed manner, and following established safety principles.
- Identify toxic and hazardous materials and substances used and to employ the recommended personal protection.
- Estimate and measure quantities of time and materials used in production of one-of-kind objects.
- Estimate and measure quantities of time and materials used in production of multiple objects.
- Prepare for the exhibition of their work in public galleries, displays and shows.
- Communicate design and technical information effectively, through the use of language and drawing skills.
- Document work through the use of photographic skills.
- Learn the basic principles for the establishment and operation of a small business.
- Employ library and research techniques to prepare for seminars and a major research paper
- Be aware of contemporary art/craft development and issues, as well as current trends in the craft market.
- Know sources of grants and government funding available to artisans.
- Know and appreciate the leadership role of craft organizations, educational institutions and government agencies in the support and encouragement of the crafts and arts in society.
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