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Certificate [Art and Design Foundation] From Niagara College Canada Welland

Toronto, OntarioLocation

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Estd1967established year

10500enrollment

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Certificate (Art and Design Foundation)

1 year

Full Time

Co Op & On Campus

Field of Study:

Design,

Arts

16,730/Yr

16,730 /Yr

Certificate in Art and Design Foundation at Niagara College is a 1-year teaching program.
This program is offered with a Co-op option.
Co-operative (Co-op) Education involves the combination of academic study with work terms.
Students alternate periods of time spent in school with work experiences outside the college.
Co-op paid work terms provide students with an opportunity for substantial work experience that focuses on academic and personal goals.
Some of the main courses that students will take in this program are:
- Observational Drawing
- Applied Digital Technology
- Three-Dimensional Design Material Exploration
- Digital Photography Fundamentals
- Ideas and Creative Process
Through this course, students will learn how to:
- use design and artistic methods, traditional materials and digital approaches
- Create two and three-dimensional designs using a wide range of materials, processes and techniques
- Use the design process to develop and solve visual problems using various strategies for idea generation
- Apply the formal elements and principales of design
- Utilize a variety of presentation skills across a wide range of media appropriate to portfolios, public and private venues
- Develop skills in portfolio presentation in a variety of media through studio-based projects
The Student to Teacher ratio is 11:1 which helps increase in interaction between professors and students.
The results show that 85.4 per cent of Niagara College graduates were employed within six months of graduation.
93.7 per cent of the employers were satisfied with the NC grad that they hired.
The Careers after graduation are
- Foundation for more advanced study in an artistic speciality including
  - graphic design
  - photography
  - game development
  - web design and fine art
Self-employed artists, etc with the salary of around 25,000 – 35,000 USD.

Important Dates

Course not available for winter/spring 2023

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	16730

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	4200
Food	1200
Personal Expenses	6000
Total Cost	11400

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2022	16730

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Recommended Visual Arts – Grade 11 (M) or (O) or Grade 12 (M) or (O).
An overall average of 65% in the six required Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses.
These courses and skills may help students succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.

Entry Requirements:

Students must follow the requirements below

specific pre-requisite courses
pre-admission testing
attendance at an information session
participation in an audition session
submission of a portfolio
completion of an essay or questionnaire
Additional assessment of equivalency

Work Experience Eligibility:

Applicants with 3-year degrees may be considered for admission with one year of work experience
Students do not require any kind of work expperience for this program.

Others:

Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation.
Program requirements could include co-ops, placements, volunteer requirements, practical labs, field projects, assignments, clinicals, or any other off-campus visits required as part of the program’s curriculum.
All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.
It is recommended that each student have access to a personal computer or laptop.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

57 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

110 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

Required Document List

At least, two academic reference letters from professors who have taught most recently.
If students have work experience then two letters of recommendation from the employer/manager who knows well and can comment on professional abilities.
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Resume
Photocopied score reports of IELTS / TOEFL
Portfolio (in case of Students applying for art and design courses & Architecture programs)
Others (certificates/achievements at the state and national level and extracurricular activities)

Career and Placement after Course

Foundation for more advanced study in an artistic specialty including graphic design, photography, game development, web design and fine art
Self-employed artist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details