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1407 - 14 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(403) 284-7600
www.acad.ab.ca
Undergrad program application deadline: Apr 01, 2011
Are you ready to begin your education in the innovative world of art and design? Become an Alberta College of Art + Design student, and explore your passion for creative thinking with an undergraduate degree in Design or Fine Art. With 11 unique programs including Photography, Visual Communications Design, Ceramics, Drawing, Fibre, Glass, Jewellery + Metals, Media Arts + Digital Technologies, Painting, Print Media and Sculpture, ACAD offers a rigorous studio program which produces inventive thinkers, visually acute learners and leading problem solvers for today’s creative economy.
ACAD offers a full-range of programs sure to inspire, challenge and stimulate your creative senses. We'll ensure you get the skills necessary to succeed in whatever industry or vocation you chose to pursue. Whether your talents lie in the realm of fine art or design, or whether you want to come full-time, part-time or on extended study, there is a program for you at ACAD.
Visit acad.ca/admissions to learn more.
+ Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Our Bachelor of Fine Arts program is one of Canada's most prestigious studio-based fine art programs that offers students a unique opportunity to access an impressive range of quality facilities while developing advanced technical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
+ Bachelor of Design (BDes)
Our Photography and Visual Communications Design program prepares students for successful careers as professionals in the discipline, practice and culture of design. We have an established track record of excellence that continues to create exciting opportunities in the newest design fields.
+ Areas of Study
Ready to get your hands dirty? ACAD degree programs are studio-based and hands-on. ACAD students excel in our studios; exploring diverse media and applying new techniques while immersing themselves in the practice and culture of art and design.
- First Year Studies
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Fibre
- Glass
- Jewellery + Metals
- Liberal Studies
- Media Arts + Digital Technologies
- Painting
- Photography
- Print Media
- Sculpture
- Visual Communications Design
ACAD has been the home of some of the most exciting voices in contemporary art and design in Canada for the past 85 years. With a comprehensive curriculum filled with a range of programs sure to inspire, challenge and stimulate emerging artists and designers, ACAD is the leading choice for students who go on to work in a spectrum of creative industries – doing what they love while building impressive careers that impact the world of art and design.
Top Steps to Apply to ACAD
The decision to pursue a post-secondary education is a big one. We’ve simplified the process down to five easy steps that will bring you from your decision to apply through to submitting your portfolio. So get ready and follow the next five steps to get you closer to your art and design future.
1. Review the Dates + Deadlines
ACAD admits students in Fall (September) and Winter (January). Click Here to review Fall Admissions Deadlines on our official site.
2. Find Out Your Applicant Type + the Requirements
All applicants apply to First Year Studies unless you have completed one year of a studio-based fine art/design program at the post-secondary level.
Only applicants who have completed an equivalent first year program will be considered for admission at the second year level, and only students who have completed studies equivalent to ACAD’s second year will be considered for admission to third year.
Click Here for English Proficiency Requirements, and to discover the different Types of Applicants
3. Complete the Application Form + Pay Application Fee
Now that you know your applicant category you are ready to fill out your online application form at www.acad.ca and pay the $85 application fee.
This must be done by the deadline appropriate to your applicant category or your application will not be processed. You will be asked to submit a $85 fee online once you have completed the application form.
Click Here to read more on this step.
14.Organize + Submit Your Supporting Documents
In order to determine eligibility for admission you must submit in-progress transcripts from each high school and post-secondary institution attended, or are currently attending, at the time of application.
Official transcripts must be forwarded to the ACAD Admissions Office on or before the appropriate application deadline. Official transcripts in a sealed envelope may be dropped off by hand or forwarded by mail before the application deadline.
Click Here to read more on this step.
5. Submit Your Personal Statement + Portfolio
Your personal statement and portfolio are your ambassadors to ACAD. Please be aware that there is no exact formula or template for an acceptable portfolio, and that it can take on a variety of forms.
Click Here for Personal Statement, Portfolio, Portfolio Submission and Advanced Standing Portfolio Guidelines.
Money does matter. We want to help you meet your needs - effectively and in a timely manner. Find information here on tuition, related fees, loans, awards and other money-related matters here
The Alberta College of Art + Design is a leading centre for education and research, and a catalyst for creative inquiry and cultural development. Located in Calgary and overlooking the downtown core, ACAD provides a unique undergraduate experience for students in fine art, design and new media - an experience set in the context of relevant, complementary liberal studies and practical theory. Our Photography and Visual Communications Design majors prepare students for successful careers as professionals in the discipline, practice and culture of photography and design. And our Bachelor of Fine Arts program is one of Canada’s most prestigious studio-based fine art programs.
Find out more about our 270,000 feet of student dedicated studio and classroom space, and see video tours of what you could be doing all day here
What does an undergraduate degree at ACAD look like? Our degree programs are studio-based, which means hands-on. In our studios you’ll explore multiple media, applying new techniques and immersing yourself in the practice and culture of art and design. You’ll have access to a wide range of unique opportunities, including a strong international exchange program and a robust scholarship and awards offering for incoming students. Most importantly, with a 1:9 faculty-to-student ratio, our average studio class is kept to 15 students so you’ll receive individual, personal attention from a faculty made up of a diverse group of over 130 professional practicing artists, designers and scholars.
Want to know more? Visit acad.ca/admissions <>; for more info, or book a tour to come see it for yourself at 403.284.7617, admissions@acad.ca.
ACAD Faculty
Art school provides an opportunity to embrace possibilities - to take a plunge and dive into new ideas, techniques and ways of thinking. It could all be a bit overwhelming without the support of professional practicing artists and designers to act as your guide - to help you make sense of how your current interests and developing skills relate to the many directions and opportunities ahead.
ACAD faculty bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our studios and classrooms that is invaluable to students. Our 1:9 faculty to student ratio is impressive, and it means that you will receive individual, hands on attention. Made up of a diverse group of over 130 professional practicing artists, designers and scholars, ACAD faculty will be your champions, your critics, and your best resource.
With a strong investment in visual culture and a solid commitment to their own professional practices, ACAD faculty offer a wealth of knowledge and experience that is invaluable to students. Our faculty is made up of a diverse group of over 120 professional practicing artists, designers and scholars who bring academic theory and real-world practical knowledge into our studios and classrooms.
Want to know more about who you'll be working with in the studio? Click here for a full listing of faculty profiles.
ACAD Alumni
ACAD is committed to developing lifelong relationships with our graduates and encouraging their ongoing connectivity. ACAD alumni have achieved remarkable success nationally and internationally and play a vital role as the College’s most ardent supporters, ambassadors and student mentors. Click here to learn more about our alumni in action.
Living in Calgary
Residence
ACAD students can live at neighbouring SAIT Residence, Calgary's best student living. Living on campus in the SAIT Residence towers can also ease the burden of the daily commute and make late-night studio activity (and early morning classes) more productive.
- Great location and views
- Private bedrooms available
- Study lounges
- On-site laundry facilities
- Front desk service
- Individual leases
- Internet, free local calls and cable included
- Fully furnished units
- Academic and summer leases available
Contact 403.284.8013 for more information or visit www.liveatSAIT.com.
Off Campus Housing
ACAD is conveniently located on the Light Rail Transit system (C-Train) and is within minutes of downtown Calgary and easily accessible via local transit from different areas of the city. Students wishing to live off campus can check local rental newspapers and classified sections of the daily newspapers for daily housing postings.
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1520 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
(705) 949-2301
www.algomau.ca
Areas of interest:
drawing, fine arts, painting, portfolio required, printmaking, scholarship, sculpture, undergraduate
1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
(613) 727-4723
www.algonquincollege.com
Areas of interest:
design, drawing, graduate, photography, residence, scholarship, work study
10 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
(705) 949-9067
www.artgalleryofalgoma.on.ca
Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm
Winter Exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Algoma
The Art Gallery of Algoma is a public gallery and gathering place, focused on celebrating and preserving cultural expression. The AGA features four exhibition spaces and a permanent collection of more than 5,000 works.
Winter Exhibitions
(December 17, 2011 – February 19, 2012)
Main Gallery – Strange Weather: Andrea Pinheiro & Dan Siney
Project Room – Leaf and Light: Leslie Shaw
Education Gallery – Theatricals: Karen Nisbet
In the Lobby – The Pale: Inspired Selections from the AGA Permanent Collection
The AGA gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council
December 17, 2011 to February 19, 2012
Get directions
123 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
(905) 527-6610
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com
Tues + Wed + Fri 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thurs 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sat + Sun 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
William Kurelek: The Messenger
The time has come to revisit the work of one of the most recognized Canadian painters of the twentieth century. With loans from institutions and individuals across Canada, as well as the US and Great Britain, and comprising over 80 important paintings, this is the largest exhibition of the artist's work ever to be mounted.
January 28 to April 29, 2012
Kristen Bjornerud: Safe Harbour
Kristen Bjornerud's lyrical watercolours convey myths and legends, dreams and superstitions. This exhibition features recent works, including several made during a 2010 residency on the Swedish island of Gotland as winner of the Brucebo Fine Art Foundation scholarship (juried in part by the AGH).
January 14 to May 21, 2012
Get directions
317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
(416) 979-6648
www.ago.net
Haute Culture: General Idea
Haute Culture features a selection of 300 works produced by the Toronto-based trio of Jorge Zontal (1944-1994), Felix Partz (1945-1994) and AA Bronson (born 1946). Twenty four years of General Idea’s achievements will be presented in five themes, featuring rarely seen large-scale installations as well as paintings, sculpture, videos and magazines, inviting visitors to explore the Canadian artist collective’s legacy – a legacy that continues to inspire many contemporary artists working today.
Jul 30, 2011 Jan 01, 2012
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317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
(416) 979-6648
www.ago.net
Chagall and the Russian Avant-Garde: Masterpieces from the Collection of the Centre Pompidou-Paris
He Looked to his Past. They Looked to the Future.
For the first time ever, this is your opportunity to experience some of the Centre Pompidou’s greatest treasures without travelling to Paris. Featuring a vital collection of monumental works by Chagall, Kandinsky and 22 other remarkable Russian contemporaries. An AGO North American Exclusive. 13 Weeks Only!
Oct 18, 2011 Jan 15, 2012
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401 Richmond Street West, Suite 110, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
(416) 979-9633
www.aspacegallery.org
481 University Avenue, Ground Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
(416) 977-4654
www.ago.net/artrentalandsales
424 20th Street West , Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
(306) 652 0044
www.akagallery.org
396 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
(902) 532-7069
www.arcac.ca/artsplace/aboutus.php
76 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
(416) 535-5637
www.awolgallery.com
179 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
(905) 844-4481
www.abbozzogallery.com
Beveridge Arts Centre, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
(902) 585-1373
ace.acadiau.ca/arts/artgal/home.htm
206 Carrall Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
(604) 689-2907
vaarc.ca
290 McDermot Avenue, 2nd floor, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
(204) 944-9763
www.aceart.org
5455, avenue De Gaspé, espace 1001, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
(514) 279-8676
www.AgenceTOPO.qc.ca
12310 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
(780) 482-2854
www.agnesbugeragallery.com
Queen's University, University Avenue at Bader Lane, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
(613) 533-2190
www.aeac.ca
University Avenue at Bader Lane, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
(613) 533-2190
www.aeac.ca
32, rue Louise Weiss, Paris, , France
33 (1) 4423 0277
www.airdeparis.com
1186 Queen Street West, Rear entrance, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
(416) 504-5999
www.akau.ca
Box 11334, Main Post Office, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
www.artists-society.ab.ca
1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York, USA
(716) 882-8700
www.albrightknox.org
132 10th Avenue, New York, New York, USA
(212) 367-7474
www.alexanderandbonin.com
Talk to take place January 26 at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Canadian premiere of new Marina Abramović documentary to be fêted February 22 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox
All our best wishes for the new year to come
Talks by Dan Cameron and Annie Cohen-Solal, free gallery programs among highlights of 2011
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Free exhibition at the Power Plant highlights our nation’s emerging painting stars
Award in Portrait Photography category recognizes Donald Weber's artist project in the Fall 2010 issue
More than 300 GTA teens enjoy free downtown-Toronto gallery talks during this fall’s School Hop
In 2010, at the age of 35, Toronto artist/DJ/promoter/activist Will Munro succumbed to brain cancer. Here, David Balzer reviews the first big survey of Munro’s work, which makes apparent how talented, prolific and perceptive this creator was.
The Dulwich Picture Gallery’s recent Group of Seven show was one of the UK museum’s biggest hits ever, drawing 41,000 visitors. The attention was deserved, writes Sarah Milroy, as the exhibition offered new insights even to seasoned Canadian-art observers.
The Occupy movement has galvanized the way we think about haves and have-nots. But where do artists fit in? As Joseph R. Wolin observes in this review of David Altmejd’s show at the Brant Foundation, context can be as powerful as content in determining the split.
What happens to identity when our relationship to land and language is disrupted? This is a key question raised in “A Stake in the Ground,” an exhibition of works by 25 First Nations artists, curated by Nadia Myre, that’s currently at Montreal gallery Art Mûr.
Our education and careers site has just posted more stories and tips to help students achieve a great winter term. Highlights include a profile of internationally renowned fashion designer Jeremy Laing, a Q&A on grad schools and more.
