Design and Visual Arts (ADSP)

Ontario College Diploma | 4 semesters | Barrydowne Campus

Whether you are a beginner or a practicing artist, this program will help you prepare a varied portfolio of work to be used for entry into the art/design industry or into advanced design or fine art diploma/degree programs.

In the first year of the program, you will experiment with a diverse cross-section of media applications, including drawing, two and three-dimensional design, illustration, graphic design, printmaking, and multimedia artwork. This hands-on intensive year allows you to explore a wide range of media, subject, and style to strengthen your creative and artistic talents.

In the second year, you may choose to focus on an area of specialization, or you may explore the whole range of media opportunities with your work program. You will be guided throughout these studio courses by practicing artists who have a broad range of media capabilities, and with two semesters of Business of the Arts related classes, projects, and activities, you'll gain the tools to begin establishing your brand/business, and a sense of what direction to focus on relative to your personal style and philosophy.

Program Highlights

• 2 years - 4 semesters

• Learn from working artists

• Explore a variety of media to get broad experience and determine your specialization

• Create a robust portfolio to enter into the art/design industry or fine art degree programs

• Explore and develop insight into business planning and marketing of your work.

4D Learning Opportunities:

Gallery Exhibition. In addition to working with students and faculty on various exhibition opportunities and related preparatory considerations, you'll have the opportunity showcase your artwork in a juried graduate exhibition.

Art installations – You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with students from all Creative Arts and Design programs to participate in creative group projects, including creating and installing a mural in Sudbury that will help beautify a public space.

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How to Apply

School of Creative Industries

Admission Requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

• Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)

Note: As this is a portfolio building, foundational program of study in the first year, there is no portfolio requirement for admission.

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Program Delivery

2024-2025

Program of Study for 2024-25 Academic Year 

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credits
AFP 1100	Ideas & Imagery	3
AFP 1105	Design Fundamentals	3
ART 1008	Colour and Design	3
ART 1009	Introduction to Art History	3
AFP 1120	Fundamentals of Drawing	3
AFP 1125	Fine Art Studio 2D	3
COM 1001	Art and Design Communication	3
	Credits	21
Semester 2
AFP 1200	Life Drawing	3
AFP 1205	Drawing from your Imagination	3
AFP 1210	Applied Colour	3
AFP 1221	Applied Multimedia	3
AFP 1225	Analytical Drawing	3
ART 1231	Fine Art Studio 3D	3
AFP 1235	Graphic Design Studio	3
One General Education course: 1		3
	Credits	24
Semester 3
ART 1018	Materials and Processes I	3
ART 1146	Visual Art Practices I	3
ART 1048	Multimedia Printing	3
ART 1050	Business of the Arts	3
ART 1051	Art and Design Project I	3
ART 1052	Portfolio Development I	3
ART 1055	Modern Art History	3
One General Education course. 1		3
	Credits	24
Semester 4
ART 1021	Materials and Processes II	3
ART 1049	Advanced Printing	3
ART 1053	Art and Design Project II	3
ART 1054	Portfolio Development II	3
ART 1147	Visual Art Practices II	3
ART 1232	Business Application	3
One General Education course. 1		3
	Credits	21
	Total Credits	90

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Fees

Tuition and Ancillary Fees

Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.

Books & Supplies

The cost of books and supplies for both years of the program is approximately $1,500. Up to $750 of this amount can be expected to be incurred in the first year.  This is the best information available at the time of publishing to the website and is subject to change.

Note: The Program provides a number of tools and materials to encourage media exploration, so students on a tight budget can get by without breaking the bank for supplies. Second year expenses are variable depending on the student's chosen area of study, but costs are tied to a student's own decisions regarding choice of materials and processes they wish to explore, and so, may be managed in relation to their personal financial considerations.

Graduate Options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program will be prepared for various career pathways, including building their name as an exhibiting artist. 

Graduates may also choose to continue their postsecondary studies to further opportunities in the Graphic Design, Animation, Game Design, and other Visual and Fine Art industries.

College/University Degree Opportunities

Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.

Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.