Program Overview
VISUAL ART FOUNDATION
Unleash your inner artist – where imagination takes form and color finds purpose.
Certificate Program
This eight-month certificate course is for aspiring artists who wish to advance their visual literacy skills.
Our creative studio environment allows students to learn design fundamentals, critical thinking, and time management skills through a series of hands-on projects. They will also have the opportunity to explore various media while developing new techniques and discovering their artistic voice.
Upon successful completion, students will have built an extensive fine art portfolio that can be used to further their studies at McKenzie College or another college of their choice. Continuous learning increases opportunities to flourish within your chosen career field, whether that be fine arts, game and animation, marketing and advertising, design, and more.
Areas of Study
- Drawing fundamentals
- Colour theory
- Character design & development
- Exploration with acrylic
- Life drawing
- Water colour techniques
- Storyboarding
- Pastel & charcoal studies
- Intro to classical animation
- Traditional graphic design
Admission Requirements
- Application Form
- Application Fee: Domestic Students: $0, International Students: $300.00
- Academic Transcripts: Minimum requirement: Completion of High School, GED, Adult High School diploma, or equivalent experience. Transcripts must indicate successful completion of high school, post-secondary program, diploma, or degree (if any), or have supporting documents that indicate completion.
- NOTE: A conditional acceptance can be granted for those who have yet to complete high school. We ask that you submit a copy of most recent transcripts.
- Profile Letter: This is a one or two-page letter describing you, your background, your ambitions/goals/career objectives, and reasons you feel McKenzie College is the right school for you.
- Portfolio: See our Portfolio Criteria page for information AND see our Portfolio Development Program
Additional Documents for International Students
- Passport
- Proof of English Proficiency: Applicant’s English proficiency test results or English language school transcripts.
- Valid Canada Study Permit: After acceptance, we require a COPY OF A VALID CANADA STUDY PERMIT for proof of accepted entry to Canada.
Career Paths
- Small Business Owner
- Freelance
- Art teacher
- Tattooist
- Artist
- Artistic painter
- Portrait painter
- Silkscreen artist
- Watercolourist
Other McKenzie Programs of Interest
- VIDEO GAME ART (Visual Art Foundation prerequisite for this program)
- TV & GAME ANIMATION (3-year program; Visual Art Foundation prerequisite for this program)
- INTERACTIVE DESIGN
- VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
