You march to the beat of your own drum. You’re unique. You love to design, craft, form, and create. You are a Fine Arts student. A Fine Arts certificate can help you to develop your talents while also preparing you should you want to continue on to further education.
This two-semester program exposes you to a combination of drawing, painting, sculpture, creative writing, and an overview of art history. The Fine Arts certificate program provides the opportunity to explore your creative side. Students take required courses which give them an overview of history, philosophy and practice.
Some courses in the program introduce you to an overview of history, philosophy and practice while others let you explore and develop your talents in creative writing, acting, painting, drawing, or sculpture.
Our Dual Admission agreement with University of Lethbridge means you can complete the Fine Art certificate at the College, enjoying small class sizes and lower tuition, before moving directly into your guaranteed seat at University of Lethbridge in one of their Bachelor of Fine Arts programs.
A Fine Arts certificate is the first stop on your way to a fulfilling career as a:
Painter, Sculptor / Other Visual Artist
Artisan / Craftsperson
Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit / Other Creative Designer
Other Technical and Coordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting, and the Performing Arts
Painter / Decorator (except Interior Designer)
Film and Video Camera Operator
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Interior Designer and Interior Decorator
Tattoo Artist
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected January, September 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of the Rockies
2700 College Way,
Cranbrook,
British Columbia (BC),
V1C 5L7, Canada
Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
TOEFL iBT – TOEFL Internet-based test: Overall 80 with minimum 13 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking
IELTS Academic – International English language testing system: Direct entry academic program requirements: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; Conditional admit requirements: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5; English Language Program pathway: Less than 6.0 overall
CAEL-CE – Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: Computer Edition (CE) score of 60 overall (no sub-score less than 60)
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): PTE Academic – Academic overall 56
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The college offers hands-on learning experiences, small class sizes, and supportive faculty staff who are dedicated to helping students succeed.