Haliburton School of The Arts

Visual and Creative Arts Diploma

VCAD = foundation courses + elective courses

We offer unique and flexible options for earning a diploma in the visual arts. Choose the learning path that's right for you.

Build on the foundation courses and take the Specialist Option (15-week specialized art certificates, nine options available, fast-paced, 18 month or two-year time frame to achieve two-year diploma) OR the Generalist Option (12 varied courses selected from our Haliburton School of The Arts spring/summer calendar plus a two-week capstone course, delivered fast-pace, allowing you to achieve a two year diploma in one calendar year.)

Both pathways enable you to develop a strong portfolio to continue on to advanced arts studies or pursue your own studio practice.

Start your Art Practice in September

We offer several of our specialized Art Certificates in September. Each certificate is an intensive, one-semester, 15 week program equivalent to two semesters of full-time study.

Spend 32.5 hours a week working and learning alongside Canada's most accomplished artists, as well as, 15 hours of independent studio time. Our certificates offer you a total of 47.5 hours in the studio every week.

Hands – on, applied studio practice, unlimited access to art studios after class

• Artist Blacksmith
• Fibre Arts
• Jewellery Essentials

Learn from Amazing Artists

Your faculty are well-established, professional artists from across the country. They will share their talent and expertise and mentor you to create your own artistic vision.

OCAD graduate and faculty member, Steve Rose majored in Drawing and Painting and has a diverse background as an artist/educator.

He brings an urban, edgy take on what fine art can be. Steve exhibits his work extensively and it is collected in private and corporate international collections.