Art and Design Foundation
Available as a one-year program
This program is closed; applications are not currently being accepted.
Art and Design Foundation offers a stimulating hands-on, studio based curriculum in which aspiring artist and designers learn a broad range of art and design disciplines. Traditional skills in drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture are covered as well as a range of digital techniques and computer-based software, all of which contribute to the development of a quality portfolio.
- Credential
One-year Ontario College Certificate
- Start Date
September entry
- Location
Belleville campus
Find your career
Get started on your journey to a career in art and design:
- Grads apply their skills and talents to artistic endeavours within the community.
- This certificate opens doors to further studies in a wide range of creative and artistic programs, at Loyalist and elsewhere.
Is it for you?
Students who thrive in this program:
- Are often described as creative, insightful, artistic, inventive, expressive, talented or unique
- Have a creative flair
- May or may not have previous drawing experience or computer skills
Experiential learning
Gain a balance of skills in fine art and design while exploring a variety of media.
- Grow and connect professionally while learning hands-on in small classes.
- Focus on both traditional art making techniques and digital media – including 3D printing technology.
- Earn valuable experience through professional workshops in a variety of art and design-related areas.
- Investigate a wide array of creative career pathways.
- Develop a broad-based portfolio that reflects flexible creative abilities, or build a targeted portfolio for further study.
- Design, curate and participate in an exhibition that brings together other Loyalist programs – an opportunity to gain recognition, enhance your portfolio and celebrate a dynamic creative learning environment.