Alberta College of Art and Design
1407 - 14 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(403) 284-7600
www.acad.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.
PROGRAMS
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
ADMISSION + PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
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.
FINANCE, TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS
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
FACILITIES & RESOURCES
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.
FACULTY & ALUMNI
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.
HOUSING FACILITIES
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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