Overview

All Visual Arts 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.

The Visual Art Diploma is offered by Vancouver Island University.

Educational Opportunity

Each student must purchase and use equipment as specified by the department and sold through the VIU Campus Store.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

History of Western Art

Drawing

Two-Dimensional Design

Three-Dimensional Design

Printmaking

Digital Photography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nanaimo, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 135 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General admission requirements apply.

The Art and Design Department controls entry into its programs by having an admissions process including a portfolio requirement (see requirements below) and interview.

Art students must bring to the interview a 100-300 word written statement on reasons and goals for seeking enrolment in Visual or Applied Art.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24473 CAD / year

≈ 24473 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

5092 CAD / year

≈ 5092 CAD / year

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Educational Opportunity

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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