Fine Arts

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Credential
Diploma
Duration (Minimum)
2 years
Delivery
Full-time
Start Date
January
September
Study Type
Regular Studies
Department
Department of Fine Arts
Enrolment
Limited Enrolment
Contact
mcampbell [at] langara.ca

Art + Design + Hands-on + Intensive + Studio-based + Community

The Langara Fine Arts diploma is a strong 2-year foundation that emphasizes hands-on skills, materiality and ethical practices within a supportive community of makers, learners and thinkers.

What makes us different?

  • Affordable tuition and most supplies provided
  • Hands-on exposure to art and design materials and processes
  • Supportive community
  • University transferability
  • Amazing faculty
  • Opportunity to build a strong portfolio
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How to complete the Program

There are two ways to complete the Fine Arts Program at Langara.

Full-time program:

Students take 4-6 classes per term. This is a rigorous, full time program and students should expect to budget a minimum of 4 hours homework time for each studio class taken. Some studios (ceramics, sculpture and printmaking) require working in the studio rather than at home.

Part-time program:

Students take the program at their own pace, typically 2-3 classes per term. Most Advanced studios start in the Fall and continue in the Spring. Students starting 2nd year in the Spring term can choose between several stand-alone 3 credit 2nd year studio offerings as well as FINA 2180 Professional Practice to complete their diploma requirements.

NOTE: Only 2 or 3 Fine Arts studio classes are offered in the summer term. Many Fine Arts students catch up on English and Art History requirements over the summer.

How to graduate with a Fine Arts Diploma

First Year

Students completing the first year in studio practice will have a strong, skills-based foundation in the major studio areas of fine art practice, as well as a greater understanding of the historical context of creative practice.

Second Year

The second year of the program allows an intensive immersion into three or more studio areas. Most second-year studio classes are offered in two parts over two terms, Fall and Spring. Both halves are customarily taken for a total of 6 credits. Some stand-alone three credit second-year studios are also offered each year. Students in Fine Arts begin to build a comprehensive body of work that will allow for transfer to BFA programs across Canada.

Application instructions

Interested in applying? Please follow these three steps:

Major program intake and start date: Fall semester
Part-time studies intake: Spring and Summer semesters for students wishing to take the diploma over three or more years

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STEP 1

Review the Program Admission Requirements. 
If you do not have a score of 3 or higher for the LET or an exemption, book a time to take the test.

STEP 2

Apply to Langara through the Registrar and Enrolment Services Department. Specify “Fine Arts" in the application.

What's next?

Langara will send you an email confirming your application.  Please ensure that all your transcripts are submitted in a timely fashion, and check the status of your application through your mylangara account.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Registrar at registration [at] langara.ca (registration[at]langara[dot]ca) .