Fine Arts Diploma Program
(90 credits)
The Fine Arts Diploma is an intensive three-year course of study in the visual arts with an emphasis on practical studio experience. The developmental structure provides access to the general study of various studio areas (drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and ceramics) while including sufficient opportunity to pursue a particular studio concentration. Courses are structured to provide access to foundation study in a variety of studio areas while allowing second year diploma students the opportunity to pursue particular studio concentrations. Studio courses reinforce the mind’s relationship to the hand and the eye.
The first year of the program provides an intensive course of study allowing for a high degree of interaction with working professional artists in a studio setting. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with a solid base of information on the techniques and materials used by professional artists. The first year serves as the foundation for building knowledge and experiences in the subsequent years of the program.
The second year of the Fine Arts Diploma Program is composed of courses that develop the student’s ability beyond the introductory level. In addition to intermediate level studios, the student becomes familiar with the history of art through survey courses, Canadian Art History and Contemporary Art History.
In the third year of the program students further their studio interest in advanced studio courses and through apprenticeships with artists who have influenced their development. The study of contemporary art theories, in courses such as Art and Criticism, Media Studies and the Business of Art, gives students access to a solid understanding of what it is to be an artist working in a contemporary way. This final year provides a significant knowledge of the cultural context in which they will pursue their careers.
International Students are accepted for full time studies. Learn more
Fine Arts Diploma is Approved as a vocational program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
All Courses taught by the Fine Arts Diploma Program the Ottawa School of Art are taught in English
The details….
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Prospective students pay a one-time Application Fee of $50 (plus tax) at the time of their interview.
All students are required to become members of the Ottawa School of Art. The Individual Membership fee of $30 (plus tax) is valid for one year from the date of issue. Application and membership fees are not refundable. Each year your membership must be renewed.
Tuition is currently $375 per course, per term. The cost of third year apprenticeship study is $400 per term, tax is not applicable to these fees.
New prices of tuition effective June 27, 2023.
Prospective students pay a one-time Application Fee of $50 (plus tax) at the time of their interview.
All students are required to become members of the Ottawa School of Art. The Individual Membership fee of $30 (plus tax) is valid for one year from the date of issue. Application and membership fees are not refundable. Each year your membership must be renewed.
Tuition is currently $400 per course, per term. The cost of a third year mentorship is $425 per term, and graduation review is $125 in third year, tax is not applicable to these fees.
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1st-Year : Fine Arts Diploma
Fall & Winter mandatory courses:
Visual Foundations I & II 6 credits
Foundation Drawing I & II 6 credits
Intro Studio Painting I & II 6 credits
Fall & Winter elective course choices:
Intro Studio Sculpture I & II 6 credits
Intro Studio Printmaking I & II 6 credits
Intro Studio Photography I & II 6 credits
Intro Studio Ceramics I & II 6 credits
Completion of the first year equals 30 credits
(30 program credits completed)
Second Year : Fine Arts Diploma
Fall mandatory courses:
Intermediate Drawing I 3 credits
Art History Survey I 3 credits
Contemporary Art History 3 credits
Fall elective course choices:
Colour Theory I 3 credits
Intermediate Painting I 3 credits
Intermediate Sculpture I 3 credits
Intermediate Photography I 3 credits
Intermediate Printmaking I 3 credits
Intermediate Ceramics | 3 credits
Winter mandatory courses:
Intermediate Drawing II 3 credits
Art History Survey II 3 credits
Canadian Art History 3 credits
Winter elective course choices:
Colour Theory II 3 credits
Intermediate Painting II 3 credits
Intermediate Sculpture II 3 credits
Intermediate Printmaking II 3 credits
Intermediate Ceramics || 3 credits
Spring elective course choices:
Intermediate Photography II 3 credits
Intermediate Ceramics I 3 credits
Mentorship I (with 60 credits completed) 3 credits
Mentorship II (with 60 credits completed) 3 credits
Completion of the second year equals 30 credits
(60 program credits completed)
Third Year : Fine Arts Diploma
Fall courses:
Research Methodologies in Drawing I 3 credits
Media Studies I 3 credits
Advanced Studio I 3 credits
Mentorship I 3 credits
Art & Criticism 3 credits
Winter courses:
Integrated Processes 3 credits
Media Studies II 3 credits
Advanced Studio II 3 credits
Mentorship II 3 credits
Business of Art 3 credits
Graduation Review (required, non-credit)
Completion of the third year equals 30 credits
(90 program credits completed)
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