- Program Length2 Years
- CredentialDiploma
- Location OfferedNanaimo
The Visual Arts Diploma Program
Students may apply for VIU’s Visual Art Diploma upon successful completion of 60 credits and a minimum Grade Point Average of 1.84. Of the 60 credits, 45 must be within the Art Department and include 6 credits of Art History with a minimum grade of “C”. 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 Campus Store.
Program Outline
|
Year 1 |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
6 |
|
|
ARTS 111 - (History of Western Art I) and, |
6 |
|
ARTS 120 - (Two-Dimensional Design) |
3 |
|
ARTS 121 - (Three-Dimensional Design) |
3 |
|
6 |
|
|
Two Non-ARTS Electives |
6 |
|
Total Credits |
30 |
|
Year 2 |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
ARTS 110 - (Contemporary Art: Concepts and Terminology) |
3 |
|
Select four Art courses* from: |
12 |
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* Note: At least one of the choices must be ARTS 271 or ARTS 284. |
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Select four Art courses* from: |
12 |
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* Note: At least one of the choices must be ARTS 272 or ARTS 285. |
|
|
Non-ARTS Elective |
3 |
|
Total Credits |
30 |
Admission Requirements
Domestic Fees | International Fees
Domestic Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Fees for Year 1 |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (30 credits x $153.73 per credit) |
4,611.90 |
|
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) |
184.48 |
|
Student Services fee (30 credits x $6.79 per credit) |
203.70 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.73 per month) |
165.84 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Year 1: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
1,200.00 |
|
Total |
6,640.92 |
Fees for Year 2 |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (30 credits x $153.73 per credit) |
4,611.90 |
|
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) |
184.48 |
|
Student Services fee (30 credits x $6.79 per credit) |
203.70 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.73 per month) |
165.84 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Year 2: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
2,640.00 |
|
Total |
8,080.92 |
The Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full-time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
International Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
Fees for Year 1 |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (2 semesters x $8340 per semester) |
16,680.00 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $381.6 per semester) |
763.20 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.73 per month) |
165.84 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Year 1: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
1,200.00 |
|
Total |
19,084.04 |
Fees for Year 2 |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (2 semesters x $8340 per semester) |
16,680.00 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $381.6 per semester) |
763.20 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.73 per month) |
165.84 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Year 2: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
2,640.00 |
|
Total |
20,524.04 |
The above table is based on 15 credits or less per semester. Additional fees of $695.00 per credit will be applied if taking more than 15 credits per semester.
The Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full-time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
UpdatedThe program starts in September and applications are accepted between the first business day in October and March 31.
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | ||||||||
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| Sep 7, 2021 |
Oct 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2021
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Nanaimo
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Sep 7, 2021
Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
41.72
Admissions Assistant
Name: Lorraine Coates Chair Contact
Name: Jason Gress Documentation Deadline
Portfolio: Submit Portfolio electronically by March 31, 2021 Comments
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Denise Tierney
“Visual Art faculty members are genuinely interested in our success. They're encouraging and accessible and always on the look-out for personal development opportunities for students. They help us make connections within the art community and offer career guidance based on their own experiences.”
For information regarding the Portfolio requirement, please see the following link https://ah.viu.ca/art-and-design/visual-art. Be sure to apply to VIU before submitting your portfolio.