Fine Arts
You march to the beat of your own drum. You’re unique. You love to design, craft, form, and create. You are a Fine Arts student. A Fine Arts certificate can help you to develop your talents while also preparing you should you want to continue on to further education.
Program Information
This two-semester program exposes you to a combination of drawing, painting, sculpture, creative writing, and an overview of art history. The Fine Arts certificate program provides the opportunity to explore your creative side. Students take required courses which give them an overview of history, philosophy and practice.
Some courses in the program introduce you to an overview of history, philosophy and practice while others let you explore and develop your talents in creative writing, acting, painting, drawing, or sculpture.
Our Dual Admission agreement with University of Lethbridge means you can complete the Fine Art certificate at the College, enjoying small class sizes and lower tuition, before moving directly into your guaranteed seat at University of Lethbridge in one of their Bachelor of Fine Arts programs.
This program starts in September and January each year. Part-time students applying in the Spring semester should select University General Studies as their program when applying.
Admission and Program Requirements
View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.
View or download the pdf version of the official program outline
Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students
For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)
| Application Fee: | $30.00 |
| Tuition: | $3,725.70 |
| Student Association Fee: | $69.00 |
| Bus Pass Fee: | $88.80 |
| Health and Dental Fee: | $240.00 |
*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Career Info and Pathways
A Fine Arts certificate is the first stop on your way to a fulfilling career as a:
- Painter, Sculptor / Other Visual Artist
- Artisan / Craftsperson
- Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit / Other Creative Designer
- Other Technical and Coordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting, and the Performing Arts
- Painter / Decorator (except Interior Designer)
- Film and Video Camera Operator
- Graphic Designer and Illustrator
- Interior Designer and Interior Decorator
- Tattoo Artist
Fine Arts Certificate – Block Transfer Agreements
| To Institution | Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta University of the Arts | Bachelor of Fine Arts Majors | Transfer Agreement |
| Emily Carr University | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts Major Note: COTR Fine Arts Certificate students are strongly advised to complete 30 credits of the Fine Arts Certificate specified in the transfer agreement; with a cumulative grade point average of B (3.00). Reviewed and approved up to September 1, 2026. | Transfer Agreement |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Bachelor of Fine Arts | Transfer Table |
| University of Alberta | Bachelor of Fine Arts Note: Students must maintain a B- average in all courses to advance to the second year of the degree. | Planning Form |
Program Details
Delivery Method:?
On-campus
Credential:
Certificate
Categories:
Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Science, University Studies
Interests:
Start or Run Your Own Business
Contact Details
Cranbrook
2700 College Way,
Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7
Phone: 250-489-2751
Toll-free: 1-877-489-2687
Email: info@cotr.bc.ca