Transferability

The Fine Arts Diploma program is a university-transferable program that has transfer agreements with Universities and Colleges throughout Canada and beyond. Most of our alumni transfer to other institutions to complete their degrees. As with all transfer programs, how credits will transfer is at the discretion to the school. Ensure you contact the specific institutions early to confirm the transfer process and assessments.

Transfer to Emily Carr University of Art and Design 
Langara students in good standing who complete the two year Fine Arts Diploma at Langara with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher will automatically be accepted into year three (3) of the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program at Emily Carr University in the Major of Visual Arts (ceramics, drawing, painting, print media or sculpture) and Critical + Cultural Practice. Langara students are eligible to receive up to 60 credits on transfer. Langara students with a cumulative GPA of less than 3.00 will be considered for admission on the basis of their academic standing and a required portfolio review.

We are also excited to be working on a similar arrangement with our Fine Arts colleagues at KPU.

Transfer in BC
More Bachelor Degree granting schools in BC that have accepted transfer credits from Langara:

  • Simon Fraser University
  • Emily Carr University of Art and Design
  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • University of British Columbia (Okanagan)
  • University of Victoria
  • Vancouver Island University

For information on transfer credit in BC, visit the British Columbia Council on Admissions & Transfer at www.bctransferguide.ca.

Transfer in Canada
Bachelor Degree granting schools in the rest of Canada that have accepted transfer credits from Langara:

  • Alberta College of Art and Design
  • Concordia University
  • Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
  • Ontario College of Art and Design
  • University of Alberta (Edmonton)
  • University of Calgary
  • University of Lethbridge
  • University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon)
  • University of Windsor
  • University of Winnipeg
  • York University (Toronto)
     

Career Opportunities

The cultural sector is one of the fastest growing areas in Canadian and international economies.


Fine Arts and Design training is fundamental to the following areas:

  • Aerial Photographer
  • Animator
  • Architecture
  • Art Auctioneer
  • Art Book Editor
  • Art Conservator
  • Art Consultant
  • Art Critic
  • Art Curriculum Writer
  • Art Dealer
  • Art Educator
  • Art Historian
  • Art History Researcher
  • Art Librarian
  • Art Magazine Editor
  • Art Restorer
  • Art Supply Retailer
  • Art Teacher
  • Art Therapist
  • Art Writer
  • Artifact Preservation
  • Artist's Agent
  • Arts Administrator
  • Arts Manager
  • Background
  • Book Illustrator
  • Calligrapher
  • Cartoonist
  • Ceramist
  • Comic Book Artist
  • Commercial Artist
  • Commercial Photographer
  • Computer Games Designer
  • Conceptual Artist
  • Court Artist
  • Costume Designer
  • Drafting Technician
  • Environmental Artist
  • Exhibition Coordinator
  • Exhibition Designer
  • Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Photographer
  • Faux Finish Artist
  • Fine Art Appraisal
  • Fine Art Photographer
  • Fine Artist
  • Font Designer
  • Furniture Designer
  • Gallery Assistant
  • Gallery Owner
  • Glass Blower
  • Graphic Designer
  • Graphic Novelist
  • Greeting Card Designer
  • Industrial design
  • Illustrator
  • Interactive Media Artist
  • Jewelry making
  • Landscape Designer
  • Lithographer
  • Make-Up Artist
  • Master Printer
  • Medical Illustrator
  • Mosaic Artist
  • Movie Scene Painter
  • Mural Artist
  • Museum Archivist
  • Museum Curator
  • Museum Photographer
  • Museum Preparator
  • Museum Technician
  • News Photographer
  • Painter
  • Papermaker
  • Photo-Retoucher
  • Photography Teacher
  • Picture Framer
  • Police Sketch Artist
  • Portrait Painter
  • Potter
  • Screen Printer
  • Set Designer
  • Signmaker
  • Social Media Designer
  • Special Effects Artist
  • Stone Cutter or Carver
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Studio Art and Craftwork
  • Studio Technician
  • Tattoo Artist
  • Textile Artist
  • TV Graphics Artist
  • Video Producer
  • Web Designer