Art Fundamentals
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Oakville |
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| Type | Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | PARTF |
| Tuition fee | CA$19,063 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,206), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Awaken the artist in you!
This program helps beginning students assess their talent, build a basic portfolio, and chart a course for further study.
Learn the fundamentals of art
You’ll get classical instruction in the fundamentals of art such as:
- Life drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Two-dimensional design
- Technical drawing
Join the creative community
The Art Fundamentals program emphasizes studio work. You’ll produce art from the first day of class, gaining practical skills while discovering your strengths and your preferences. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore many options for further study and careers in the visual arts. By the end of the year, you’ll have a body of work and the beginnings of an artistic identity.
Transfer opportunities
Your Art Fundamentals certificate will qualify you for more advanced programs. At Sheridan, you’ll be considered for admission to Visual and Creative Arts. In addition, students who complete Art Fundamentals with a GPA of 3.5 will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at OCAD University and the BA program at Brock University.
Additional information
Like all of Sheridan’s visual arts programs, the Art Fundamentals program is highly regarded for its rigorous, hands-on training.
Many students who complete the Art Fundamentals program go on to further study in the artistic specialty of their preference. Some students gain entry-level employment in jobs that require basic visual arts skills.
Note: Art Fundamentals students are required, as part of the curriculum, to study life drawing and painting. This regularly includes drawing the nude figure and the study of human anatomy.
Career opportunities
The Sheridan Art Fundamentals one-year certificate program provides a rigorous studio-based introduction to the visual arts and opens doors to more advanced study.