Program Overview

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Online)

First Creative Degree Completion Program in Canada

Yorkville University’s online Bachelor of Creative Arts provides a comprehensive blend of artistic development, business acumen, and leadership skills, empowering creators to become leaders in their field.

The Business Degree for Creatives

Network with industry professionals, study while you work, gain real-world experience, and join a community of creative leaders shaping the future of the arts.

Project-Based Curriculum

Designed and taught by award-winning professionals, our courses offer practical understanding of business fundamentals tailored to the needs of creative professionals.

Learn from Leaders in the Field

From cultural and ethical contexts to financial management and entrepreneurship, our faculty work in the arts and help you develop the key skills that set you apart in the industry.

Program Benefits

• First-of-its-kind Degree in Canada
• Be Mentored by Award-Winning Faculty
• Become Part of the Industry Before You Graduate
• Leader in Flexible Online Education

Career Outcomes

The Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program will empower your career with an education that unites your creative talents with the practical industry skills for entrepreneurial opportunities, project-based positions, long-term engagements and senior leadership roles.

• Director
• Producer
• Studio Head/Owner
• Talent Manager/Agent
• Senior Manager
• Creative/Artistic Director
• Creative Development Manager
• Artist Manager
• Fashion Studio Owner

Don’t Have Your Creative Diploma?

The Bachelor of Creative Arts is a degree completion program, requiring the prior completion of an acceptable post-secondary diploma in the creative arts.

Faculty

• Alexander (Sandy) Carson, MFA, MA
• Bruno Sanseverino Lyra, LLB
• Chris McClure, PhD
• Daniel Sacco, PhD
• Derrek S. Lennox, MBA
• James Warrack, MA
• Kate Carder, MFA
• Nada Shepherd, EMBA
• Paul de Silva, PhD
• Ralph Silva, MFA
• Scott Birdwise, PhD

Admission Requirements

• Completion in good academic standing of a three-year (six-term) diploma from a Canadian college of applied arts and technology or private career college legally recognized in the applicant’s home province (or the equivalent from a post-secondary education institution legally recognized in a jurisdiction outside Canada).
• The diploma must have been earned in one of the creative arts.
• The applicant must have graduated with a GPA of at least 2.0 (or the equivalent).
• Equivalent credentials earned in a country other than Canada are accepted.

Tuition and Fees

• Domestic - On Campus: $35,025
• Domestic - Online: $35,025
• International - On Campus: $52,650

Course Descriptions

Core Courses

• BCAR3013 | Creative Arts in Cultural Context
• BCAR3023 | Creative Arts in Ethical and Legal Context
• BCAR3043 | Research Methods for the Creative Arts
• BCAR3053 | Managing Talent and Arts Administration
• BCAR3063 | Creative Arts in Political and Public Policy Context
• BCAR3073 | Managing Projects in the Creative Arts
• BCAR4013 | Financial Leadership for the Creative Arts
• BCAR4023 | Criticism – Methods of Evaluating and Assessing Creative Activity
• BCAR4033 | Entrepreneurship and the Creative Arts
• BCAR4043 | Global Perspectives on the Creative Arts
• BCAR4113 | Graduating Project 1
• BCAR4123 | Graduating Project 2

General Studies Courses

• ENGL101 | Research and Composition
• QRSS100 | Qualitative Research Methods for Social Science
• ARTH110 | Western Art – Prehistoric to Gothic
• ARTH120 | Western Art – Renaissance to Contemporary
• ARTS101 | Principles of Art and Design
• ARTS102 | Arts Industries in Canada – An Introduction and Overview
• ARTS103 | Indigenous Perspectives on the Arts
• CRIN110 | Creativity and Innovation
• ENGL150 | Professional Communication
• COMM100 | Cross Cultural Communication
• UNIV101 | University Studies
• GEOG210 | Human Geography
• ECON211 | Microeconomics
• ENGL250 | The Workplace in Fiction
• HIST300 | The History of Sport
• PHIL300 | Philosophical Thought and Leisure
• SOCI300 | Sociology and Culture
• PSYC200 | Psychology of Everyday Life
• SOCI200 | Global Issues in Sociology
• HUMN422 | Topics in Technology and Society
• HUMN430 | Topics in Power and Society
• HUMN450 | Design Thinking
• HUMN440 | Smart and Sustainable Cities

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts program will be equipped with the advanced skills needed to succeed in the following areas of activity:

• Finding, assessing, and/or leading the production of creative material and properties
• Finding, motivating, and managing talent
• Finding and managing the financial resources required to realize creative undertakings
• Understanding the importance of ethical collaboration and personal accountability in the creative arts
• Developing cross-cutting competencies in critical thinking, written communication, oral communication, and collaboration and teamwork

Partnerships

• Articulation Partners
• Canadian Forces

Testimonials

• Reeth Mazumder-Roberts
• Olayimika Jinmi-Ahisu

FAQ

• Why should I choose the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program at Yorkville University?
• Is it possible to substitute on-campus courses with online courses?
• Can I work part time and still complete my on-campus degree?
• How is it possible to complete the program in two years or less?
• How much does the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program cost for on-campus students?
• What is the application process for the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program?
• Do I need a study permit to attend Yorkville University?
• What is the Toronto campus like?
• Is Yorkville University approved to offer the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree?
• What IELTS or TOEFL score do I need to be accepted?
• What if I don’t have the minimum English language requirements?
• Does Yorkville University have on-campus living accommodations?
• How much money will I need for accommodations, meals and living expenses?
• Does Yorkville University offer any scholarships?
• Can I apply for provincial student loans?