Art, Design & Performing Arts Programs
Visual Arts
2-Year Diploma Program
Program Fees: Domestic Students, International Students
Apply for Admission: Forms and Information
Note: VIU also offers a Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Visual Arts.
The Program
Students may apply for VIU’s Visual Arts Diploma upon successful completion of 60 credits and a minimum Grade Point Average of 1.84 (45 credits must be within the Art Department and include 6 credits of Art History with a minimum grade of “C” in Art History). Advanced students may apply for transfer credits from other institutions.
Note: All students enrolled in art or design studio courses offered within VIU’s Art and Design department must complete mandatory safety training session(s) before they will be allowed to use the department’s facilities. Each student must purchase and use equipment as specified by the department and sold through the VIU Bookstore.
A free Information Session for prospective students is usually held in February. Contact the Advising Centre for the date, time and location, toll–free at 1–888–920–2221 local 6410, or visit viu.ca/infosessions.
Admission Requirements
Start Date and Application Deadline
The program starts in September and applications are accepted between November 15 and March 31. For further information regarding late applications, program contacts, and scheduled information sessions check the Program Availability List.
Program Outline
YEAR 1 |
Credits |
|---|---|
6 |
|
6 |
|
ARTS 120 - (Two-Dimensional Design) |
3 |
ARTS 121 - (Three-Dimensional Design) |
3 |
6 |
|
Two Electives |
6 |
Total Credits |
30 |
YEAR 2 |
Credits |
|---|---|
ARTS 210 - (Study of Contemporary Art) |
3 |
Select four Art courses* from: |
12 |
* Note: At least one of the choices must be ARTS 271 or ARTS 284. |
|
Select four Art courses* from: |
12 |
* Note: At least one of the choices must be ARTS 272 or ARTS 285. |
|
Elective |
3 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Updated July 23, 2010