Diploma in Visual Arts and Design

The Visual Arts and Design Diploma at Northwestern Polytechnic is a great place to explore your potential in the visual arts. The program offers a balance of hands-on studio engagement and lecture-based learning. The curriculum provides a strong foundation for future advanced studies and prepares graduates for a wide range of alternative pathways. Our alumni demonstrate success in a variety of art related professions as self-employed visual artists, graphic artists, multimedia artists, industrial designers, animators, videographers, digital photographers, gallery or museum managers, curators, art historians, and art educators. Others apply their skills to diverse careers where innovation, critical thinking and creative problem-solving are sought after. Whether you are interested in a career in the arts, want to make a cultural contribution, or wish to explore and challenge your creative potential, the Visual Arts and Design Diploma program is here for you.

To qualify for admission to the Visual Arts and Design program, applicants will need to present an Alberta Education High School Diploma or equivalent, with English 30-1 or equivalent. High School and Post-Secondary Transcripts