Study Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Fine Art (Painting) at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University in Canada, Division of Fine Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

You will be taught by skilled instructors with strong artistic practices who recognize you as a fellow artist, united by a dedication to the medium and the urge to experiment. Painting courses aim to produce versatile practitioners who are able to move dynamically through contemporary art scenes. Students will learn observational painting before moving onto abstract, developing practical skills and proficiency and expanding to unconventional uses of materials, surfaces, and processes. In the Fine Arts program, courses cover practical skill development and concepts in four traditional arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking) allowing the student to mix and match techniques and forms for their own unique aesthetic.

Which department am I in?

Division of Fine Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$24,805.98 (US$ 17,830) per year

International Health Insurance Plan - 816.54 for one year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected October 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

The Fountain Campus

5163 Duke Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 3J6, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$24,805.98 (US$ 17,830) per year

International Health Insurance Plan - 816.54 for one year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/05/2027

Start date

September 2027

Venue

The Fountain Campus

5163 Duke Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 3J6, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants currently completing high school must submit a record of all studies from at least grade 10 onward. These transcripts should include at least mid-term or first semester grades for the graduating year.All high school applicants must have completed grade 12 (or the highest grade level required for secondary graduation) with an average of 70% or higher, including a minimum grade of 70% in grade 12 English for university preparation. Advanced Placement (AP) courses with a grade of 4 or higher are eligible for transfer credit.An International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum grade of 24 is acceptable for entry to NSCAD. Higher Level courses with a grade of 5 or higher are eligible for transfer credit.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.