CONTENTS - Nova Scotia College of Art and Design

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 3
INTRODUCTION: NSCAD UNIVERSITY 3
The History of NSCAD 3
Philosophy 4
Alumni 4
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
The Anna Leonowens Gallery 4
PORTloggia 5
Design Studios 5
Library 5
Multimedia Centre 5
NSCAD Public Lecture Series 5
Photography 6
Visual Communication Services (Printshop) 6
Dawson Printshop 6
SEEDS Gallery 6
Wood and Metal Shops 6
Visitors to NSCAD 6
Writing Resource Centre 6
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Classification Of Students 7
Course load 7
Academic Advising 7
Academic Policy Appeals 7
Academic Standing and Probation 7
Academic Standing Recorded on Transcript 8
Attendance Policy 8
Completion of a Second NSCAD Degree 8
Grade Appeals 8
Letter of Permission 8
Leave of Absence: Undergraduate Students 9
Residency Requirement 10
Semester Structure and Semester Credit 10
Student Use of University Facilities 10
Transcripts 10
Withdrawal Procedures 10
Workload 11
Writing Requirement 11
PLAGIARISM POLICY 11
CHARTER OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 11
GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT 13
STUDENT INFORMATION: COLLECTION & RELEASE 13
GRADING SYSTEM AND GRADING POLICY 14
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: GENERAL POLICY 14
UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
University Computing Resources: Acceptable use policy 16
Discrimination and Harassment 16
Health and Safety Policy 17
Policy on Official Communication with Students 18
STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES
Academic And Student Services 18
Awards And Financial Aid 18
Scholarships and Bursaries 18
Black & First Nations Student Advisor 18
Counselling and Psychological Services 19
Health Services 19
Student Health Plan 20
Student ID Cards 20
International Students 20
Student Email 21
THE STUDENT UNION (SUNSCAD) 21
FEES AND TUITION 22
Tuition Payments and Withdrawal Procedures 22
Schedule of Tuition Payment and Removal from Classes 22
Visiting and Non-Degree Students 22
Letter of Permission Tuition Fees 22
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Methods of Payment 22
Fees And Charges 22
Course Material Fees 23
Withdrawal 23
Senior Citizen Discount 23
Tuition Fees 23
SCHOOL OF EXTENDED STUDIES 23
OFF CAMPUS STUDY AND EXCHANGE 24
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 26
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Summer Pre-University Credit Study 31
Undergraduate Studies & Degree Programs 31
Minor programs 31
Major Programs 31
Double Majors 31
Additional Degrees and double degrees 31
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates 31
MSVU B.Ed. (Secondary & Elementary) 32
Foundation Year
AREAS OF STUDY 33
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
General Requirements for all Degrees 34
Prerequisites 35
Foundation Requirement 35
Residency Requirement 35
Non-Residence Credit 35
BACHELOR OF ARTS: MAJOR IN ART HISTORY 36
BACHELOR OF DESIGN: MAJOR IN INTERDISCIPLINARY
DESIGN 37
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS 38
Bachelor of Fine Arts: (Interdisciplinary) and Pre-Teacher
Education 39
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (INTERDISCIPLINARY) 39
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR IN CERAMICS 40
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR IN FILM 41
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR IN FINE ART 42
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR IN INTERMEDIA 43
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR IN JEWELLERY
DESIGN AND METALSMITHING 44
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR IN PHOTOGRAPHY 45
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR IN TEXTILES 46
MINOR PROGRAMS
MINOR IN ART HISTORY 47
MINOR IN CERAMICS 47
MINOR IN DRAWING 47
MINOR IN FASHION 47
MINOR IN FILM STUDIES 47
MINOR IN JEWELLERY DESIGN AND METALSMITHING 47
MINOR IN TEXTILES 48
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
VISUAL ARTS CERTIFICATE FOR TEACHERS 49
VISUAL ARTS CERTIFICATE IN STUDIO 50
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN 51
GRADUATE DEGREES: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 52
MASTER OF DESIGN 53
Master of Design Admission 53
MASTER OF FINE ARTS 55
Master Of Fine Arts Admission 58
COURSE CODES AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 59

ART HISTORY (AHIS) 59
ARTS (INTERDISCIPLINARY) (ARTS) 62
CERAMICS (CERM) 63
COMMUNICATION DESIGN (CMDS) 64
CRAFT [Interdisciplinary] (CRFT) 65
CRITICAL STUDIES (CSTU) 66
DRAWING (DRAW) 67
DESIGN (DSGN) 68
ART EDUCATION (EDAR) 70
ENGLISH (ENGL) 71
FILM (FILM) 71
FINE ART (FINA) 72
FOUNDATION PROGRAM COURSES (FNDN) 73
JEWELLERY DESIGN AND METALSMITHING (JWLY) 74
MEDIA ARTS (MDIA) 75
PHOTOGRAPHY (PHOT) 76
PAINTING (PNTG) 77
PRODUCT DESIGN (PROD) 78
PRINTMAKING (PRTM) 79
SCULPTURE (SCLP) 79
TEXTILES & FASHION (TEXL) 80
WORLD TRAVEL (WTRA) 82
MASTER OF DESIGN (MDES) 82
MASTER OF FINE ARTS (MFAR) 83
INDEX 84
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INTRODUCTION TO THE ACADEMIC
CALENDAR
In addition to the Academic Calendar and Guide to
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, several other documents
are available on the NSCAD University website, including policies,
tuition and fees, timetable of classes, and the academic calendar
of dates as well as information regarding registration.
The section on Course Descriptions in the Academic Calendar is a
statement about courses that are regularly offered as part of the
degree programs of NSCAD. A listing in those courses does not
guarantee that a particular course will be offered in a particular
year. Students are advised to consult the timetable of classes for
a specific semester regarding the schedule of course offerings for
that semester.
Students are advised that the contents of these publications are
subject to change without notice except by the normal procedures
of NSCAD. The Academic Calendar is printed in advance of
academic year to which it relates. Changes will be posted on the
website as soon as reasonably possible. Every student accepted
for enrolment at NSCAD shall be deemed to have agreed to any
such deletion, revision or addition whether made before or after
said acceptance. Notwithstanding the previous statement, a
student’s program of study will be governed by the requirements
that exist at the time of her/his entry to NSCAD, within the boundaries
of required residency and course offerings.
Additionally, students are advised that this publication is not
an all-inclusive set of rules and regulations, but represents only
a portion of the rules and regulations that govern a student’s
relationship with NSCAD. Other policies, rules and regulations are
available on the NSCAD website or through the Office of Student
and Academic Services, Dean’s Office or Academic Chairs.
NSCAD University does not accept any responsibility for loss or
damage suffered or incurred by any student as a result of suspension
or termination of services, courses or classes caused by
reason of strikes, lockouts, riots, weather damage to university
property or for any other cause beyond the reasonable control of
NSCAD.
NSCAD reserves the right to limit enrolment in any program or
course. Prospective students should note carefully the application
deadlines indicated for particular programs. While NSCAD
will make every reasonable effort to offer classes as required
within programs, prospective students should note that admission
to a degree or other program does not guarantee admission
to any given class. Students should select optional classes early
in order to ensure that classes are taken at the most appropriate
time within their program. In some cases, admission to upper level
classes may require more than minimal standing in prerequisite
classes.
Inquiries:
Inquires regarding this document should be directed to:
The Registrar
NSCAD University
(Nova Scotia College of Art and Design)
5163 Duke Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3J6
Email: registrar@nscad.ca
Website: www.nscad.ca
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NSCAD UNIVERSITY
NSCAD University is a university of the visual arts singularly
dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the training of professional
practitioners, in the conducting of research and in the
production of works of art in all media. Its students, upon entering
NSCAD, begin an exploration of the process by which art-making
and design give meaning to both individual and community life.
Programs of NSCAD are distinguished by attention to diverse academic
and practical concerns in the studio environment. NSCAD
University fosters close creative relationships among artists, designers,
academics and the public at large and assumes leadership
responsibilities in the regional, national and international cultural
community. NSCAD awards degrees in recognition of the achievement
of its students within its programs of study.
NSCAD University is one of Canada’s oldest cultural institutions
and remains a principal national centre of excellence dedicated to
the visual arts.
NSCAD students, faculty and staff have left their mark on the
worlds of art, craft and design nationally and internationally for
over a century. As NSCAD University enters the next phase of
modernity, it remains poised to take part in the invention of the
art, craft and design of the future. NSCAD has built its reputation
on the combination of intellectual endeavor with practical
skill: study at NSCAD is an intense experience in which students
are taught to be highly equipped and adaptable professionals in
their chosen fields. NSCAD has a cosmopolitan mixture of staff
and students from the Atlantic region and Maritimes, the rest
of Canada, North and South America, Europe, the Middle East,
Africa, Asia and Australasia. The learning experience is dramatically
enhanced by the beautiful historic buildings in which NSCAD
is housed, adjacent to the waterfront of downtown Halifax.
We at NSCAD believe that the successful art schools of the coming
decades will be the ones that maintain and intensify their
traditional arts and crafts while developing programs that capitalize
on new technologies. Art, craft and design deal with ideas,
and ideas can be expressed in a myriad of creative ways, whether
it be through the making of paintings, posters, clothing, pottery,
jewellry, photographs, sculpture, films, websites or tapestries. The
students and staff at NSCAD, working in all media, take part in the
grand adventure that is the visual arts. NSCAD University is one
of the best centres in the world at which this adventure can be
experienced.
• THE HISTORY OF NSCAD
The Victoria School of Art and Design was founded by Anna
Leonowens in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden
Jubilee. The first classes were held in the Union Bank Building at
the corner of Hollis and Prince Streets in downtown Halifax.
The college relocated in 1909 to the Old National School overlooking
the Grand Parade Square on Argyle Street, where it was incorporated
by provincial charter in 1925 as the “Nova Scotia College
of Art.” Post-war growth prompted another move in 1957 to a
large four-storey church hall on Coburg Road, with a six-storey
addition built in 1968.
In recognition of the increasing importance of design studies, the
school changed its name to the “Nova Scotia College of Art and
Design” in 1969. The college also gained degree-granting status
and by 1972 had developed such a stellar international reputation
that Art in America magazine described NSCAD as “the best art
school in North America.”
By 1978, NSCAD moved back to its downtown roots. In transforming
an entire block of restored 19th-century buildings on Granville
Street in the heart of Halifax’s Historic Properties into teaching,
studio and administrative space, the college created one of
Canada’s most distinctive campuses. NSCAD later purchased the
buildings previously leased and bought several others in the same

lock. In 2006, the Granville Campus was designated a National
Historic Site.
To more accurately reflect its status as a degree-granting institution,
the college became NSCAD University in 2003. That same
year, the university added a second campus with the acquisition
of the Academy Building on Brunswick Street to house the new
Film Program.
In 2007, NSCAD expanded yet again with the opening of the Port
Campus, featuring 70,000 square feet of state-of-the-art instructional
and studio space, located in the growing arts and culture
district of the Halifax Seaport.
Enrolment at NSCAD University has grown from 90 full-time
students in 1964 to more than 1000 full-time and part-time students
in 2010/2011. NSCAD receives its principal funding from the
Province of Nova Scotia. Since 1974, NSCAD has been a full member
of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
• PHILOSOPHY
As one of North America’s leading university for the visual arts,
NSCAD produces the creative leaders of tomorrow, individuals
with the capacity, conviction and vision to contribute to society
across sectors, in uncharted and exceptional ways. And we do that
by cultivating a rich community of thinkers and innovators who
embrace the exploration of the idea, and give shape and form to
the abstract.
The NSCAD experience is unique among its peers. Working within
a supportive and stimulating learning environment that boasts
a global reputation for excellence in pedagogy and research,
NSCAD students develop their skills through rigorous cross-disciplinary
intellectual inquiry.
With committed and talented faculty and staff dedicated to providing
the best possible visual arts education, NSCAD prides itself
on tailoring courses of study to the individual needs of each student.
Opportunities to establish close connections between students,
faculty and alumni encourage vital and innovative dialogue
and collaboration. This extends beyond the classroom through
internships worldwide and formal exchanges through a network of
seventy institutions in fifteen countries.
More broadly, we seek to be a transformative force for society.
Across disciplines and faculties and through wide-ranging partnerships
with institutions, governments, organizations, industries
and communities, we apply critical and creative thinking in an
ongoing process of discovery.
In many respects, NSCAD University – through our students, faculty,
staff and alumni – helps shape the way the world thinks and
creates.
• ALUMNI
NSCAD graduates are significant contributors to the cultural
landscape of contemporary society worldwide, applying their
critical and creative thinking skills to excel not only in their artistic
disciplines, but beyond.
NSCAD alumni number among the world’s leading artists, gallery
directors and curators. As film directors, craftspeople, producers,
art educators, graphic designers and entrepreneurs of new media
enterprises and working studios, NSCAD graduates are diverse
and expansive in their interests and initiatives.
Alumni and friends can stay up-to-date on university news
through VIVID, a quarterly electronic newsletter, the “Alumni &
Friends” section of the NSCAD website, the NSCAD Alumni and
NSCAD Facebook pages, the activities of the NSCAD Alumni
Association and alumni gatherings in cities across North America
and Europe.
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At NSCAD University, we seek to be a transformative force for
society. Across disciplines and faculties and through wide-ranging
partnerships with institutions, governments, organizations, industries
and communities, we apply critical and creative thinking in an
ongoing process of discovery.
As one of North America’s leading university for the visual arts,
NSCAD is producing the leaders of tomorrow, individuals with
the capacity, conviction and vision to contribute to society across
sectors, in uncharted and exceptional ways. And we do that by
cultivating a rich community of thinkers and innovators who embrace
the exploration of the idea, and give shape and form to the
abstract.
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
NSCAD’s facilities are among the best that art schools have to offer.
The Granville Campus provides approximately 150,000 square
feet located in several adjoining buildings in Halifax’s historic
waterfront area. The spaces are open, rugged and hospitable and
have adapted well to varied needs. As NSCAD grows and continues
to develop new programs and services, the campus also
continues to expand. The Academy Building was renovated to
suit NSCAD’s Film program, with a state-of-the-art soundstage
occupying the top floor. The new Port Campus is located on the
Halifax Port Authority’s Seawall near the Pier 21 historic site.
The major attraction of NSCAD’s buildings is ample studio space
that can accommodate work in all of the principal areas of instruction.
NSCAD also has a variety of seminar rooms and meeting
places, as well as a large auditorium used for lecture classes and
regular public presentations.
• THE ANNA LEONOWENS GALLERY
The Anna Leonowens Gallery is the public exhibition space and
resource centre within NSCAD. Named after the Victorian founder
of NSCAD and feisty heroine in film/theatre productions of The
King and I, the Anna Leonowens Gallery showcases studio work
and curatorial projects generated exclusively from within the
NSCAD community. Weekly exhibitions of student work, as well
as selected projects by faculty members, visiting artists and curators,
will be found in the three street-level public galleries devoted
to the exhibition of contemporary studio and media art, craft and
design.
The majority of the student programming is reserved for solo
projects by undergraduate studio majors from all departments of
NSCAD. Although student shows are only one week in length, the
student exhibitors participate in the entire professional process
of exhibition application, preparation and installation within the
critical but nurturing environment of a public gallery nested in
an educational institution. Unique within the Canadian university
system, exhibitors at the Anna Leonowens Gallery experience the
full template for future exhibition practices including hosting the
very popular Monday night opening receptions and optional Noon
Hour Talks.
In concert with the student programming, the Gallery sponsors
a 6-credit internship program for senior students. This internship
offers a student the opportunity to develop the annual spring
graduation exhibition. As well, the Gallery also hosts a design
practicum for a senior design student to coordinate and design
the annual graduation catalogue. Both programs are developed
under the guidance of Gallery staff and Faculty members.
The Gallery mounts an average of 125 exhibitions per year with
consistent annual attendances of 20,000 visitors due to its location
on a busy pedestrian mall in the heart of the NSCAD campus.
Due to its high profile, many exhibitions are also reviewed by local,
regional and national media outlets and art journalists. Because all
exhibition programming is developed within NSCAD from student,
faculty and department sources, the Anna Leonowens Gallery
does not accept unsolicited, professional exhibition proposals.

• PORTLOGGIA
Anna Leonowens Gallery is pleased to announce the activation of
PORTloggia, a dynamic new exhibition, performance, and event
space located at NSCAD University’s Port Campus. The Loggia,
a design element traditionally found in Italian architecture, is a
frontal gathering space where people transition between the
interior and exterior of a building. PORTloggia is an area capable
of fostering a sense of community between students, staff, faculty
and the public at NSCAD University’s Port Campus.
• DESIGN STUDIOS
Students enrolled in the Major in Interdisciplinary Design are
provided with secured studio spaces in one of the dedicated
Design studios each semester; these studios are currently accessible
24 hours a day during teaching sessions. Students who are
in the program are expected to bring their own computers to the
University in order to work in the studios both during and outside
class times. The studios are equipped with wireless Ethernet
capabilities so that students may access the internet, their NSCAD
student email accounts, and University laser and inkjet printers.
• LIBRARY
The NSCAD University Library is the largest dedicated visual arts
library east of Montreal. The Library offers over 50,000 books
and periodicals in the arts, craft, design, film studies and art education.
The Library also houses a number of special collections
including artists’ books, theses, exhibition catalogues and archival
material. The collection supports the research and curriculum
needs of the University as well as providing basic resources in the
visual arts for the Atlantic Region.
A major feature of the Library is the Visual Resources Collection
(VRC) which contains hundreds of audio, film and video titles as
well as a collection of over 125,000 35mm slides. The VRC holds
many special collections including artist videos from the Canada
Council Art Bank. Access to a growing amount of digital images is
also available using a number of online licensed resources.
The Library is a partner in Novanet, a consortium of university
and college libraries in Nova Scotia, which allows the sharing of
collections between members of the Province’s academic community.
Through a shared online catalogue, more than 2 million
items are available either on-site or via document delivery at no
charge. Additional library resources and services include in-library
computer research stations, on and off-campus access to online
databases to retrieve digital images, electronic books and fulltext
journals articles and interlibrary loans for items not available
through Novanet. The Library is also a member of Libraries Nova
Scotia (LNS), a multi-type library collaboration which includes
Nova Scotian public libraries in addition to those in Novanet.
Through the LNS Borrow Anywhere Return Anywhere initiative,
NSCAD students with a valid library card are welcome to borrow
and return material at any participating library. Your NSCAD ID is
your library card. To activate your card and borrowing account,
please bring your ID to the Library desk on the first floor to be
registered.
Assistance using library resources and services can be requested
at the main Library office or the VRC. The Library also offers a
virtual chat reference service accessible from the Library web
page. Individual appointments are encouraged and can be made
in person, by phone or by email for more in-depth research assistance.
To reach the Library, enter through the main Granville campus
doors on Duke Street, go down the stairs and turn right before
the elevator. To reach the VRC, also go through the main Granville
entrance and take the elevator or the stairs to the third floor.
• MULTIMEDIA CENTRE
The Multimedia Centre provides students and faculty with
NSCAD’s main student-computing labs, audiovisual equipment
loans and helpdesk for these related resources. It provides students
with studios, computers, and equipment for course work
in all academic divisions, including Extended Studies. Multimedia
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provides workshops for faculty in the use of these teaching labs
and technical support for the NSCAD University Public Lecture
Series.
Facilities and equipment:
65 student computer stations:
• three teaching labs running both Macintosh and Windows
operating systems (CompLab A – 16 stations, CompLab B – 12
stations, PortLab south cluster – 8 stations)
• smaller teaching labs (OpenLab – 8 stations, video editing – 8
stations, sound studios – 2 stations)
• multiple independent stations for video and sound production:
(6 at Port, 1 at Multimedia)
• multiple presentation support: (2 computers, 2 laptops)
• 9 designated video editing stations, 1 video studio (with sur-
round sound, lighting gear), and 1 narration booth
• 2 designated sound studios including video editing software,
USB mixers and a midi controller in one studio
• booking and maintenance of seminar room: 37” HDTV monitor
and multiple playback systems with surround sound (N320b)
• booking and maintenance of Multimedia theatre (seating 41):
ceiling mounted data projection and multiple playback systems
with surround sound (N320a)
• booking of Bell Auditorium theatre (seating 113) and mainte-
nance of its equipment: ceiling mounted data projection and
multiple playback systems (D440)
• maintenance of equipment in Boardroom (D500)
• high volume large format colour laser printing system
• flatbed scanners
• software applications: digital illustration, page layout, digital
imaging, animation, web design, multimedia interactivity, video/
sound editing and word processing
• audio-visual equipment available to loan: data projectors, slide
projectors, portable digital audio recorders, SD and HD digital
video camcorders and an array of related hardware
For bookings, call the Multimedia helpdesk at: 902.494.8170. For
general inquiries, consult our directory. For more information, contact:
Kathleen Tetlock, Director, Multimedia Services 902.494.8171
ktetlock@nscad.ca
• NSCAD PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES
The NSCAD Public Lecture Series builds on the longstanding
tradition of inviting visitors to the campus to enhance the creative
and critical education and research opportunities of students,
faculty and interested members of the public. The annual series
is NSCAD’s primary means of bringing internationally recognized
art theorists, educators, critics and practitioners to Nova Scotia.

Speakers are chosen through NSCAD’s various divisions and all
presentations are free.
• PHOTOGRAPHY
The Photography Department provides general access to equipment
and facilities for members of the NSCAD community, including
those enrolled in Extended Studies photo courses. There are
two communal black and white darkrooms with a total of 30 enlargers,
supported by two processing machines. The Photography
Department Computer Lab has 19 Macintosh computers as well as
film and flatbed scanners. Students who choose to work digitally
have access to a number of output options including a wideformat
(24”) inkjet printer. In addition, the Photo Department has
a lighting studio equipped with both electronic flash and tungsten
lighting systems, and copy and print finishing areas. We circulate a
comprehensive selection of equipment relating to course activities,
and students enrolled in advanced photography courses are
given generous access and support.
• VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVICES (PRINTSHOP)
The Printshop houses resources that support studio teaching
programs at NSCAD, from the Major in Interdisciplinary Design
to Book Arts courses offered by Craft and Fine Arts programs. It
also provides resources to alumni and faculty, and also serves the
general public in a limited way.
The facility provides on-site opportunities for image making
activities by way of print media in a number of forms. Complete
printing facilities allow the user to participate in any phase of the
printing process from pre-press through to bindery functions. For
digital production and output, there is a small computer lab with
Macintosh computers, scanner, vinyl film cutter and wide format
inkjet printer.
• DAWSON PRINTSHOP
The Dawson Printshop is a historic collection of letterpress
printing technology that forms the heart of NSCAD University’s
academic and commercial letterpress activities. As a teaching
printshop, it hosts a variety of popular book arts courses from
bookbinding to printing with antique metal and wood type. The
services of the Dawson Printshop provide historic and contemporary
print technologies. Available for use are an extensive collection
of letterpresses including three Vandercook Proof Presses,
numerous Chandler and Price Platin Presses and a wooden reproduction
of a 17th century Common Press, based on plans from the
Plantin-Moretus Museum in Amsterdam. In addition to the presses,
Print Services has a vast selection of lead type, wood type and
cuts, a bindery, computer lab with Mac workstations and scanners,
a range of digital print facilities including a large format colour
printer, and an Eclipse Vinyl Cutter for cutting vinyl lettering and
graphics.
• SEEDS GALLERY
Seeds Gallery is a year-round commercial space located at 1892
Hollis Street. The gallery features a rotating array of art work by
NSCAD University students, alumni, and faculty. Our goal is to
promote emerging artists from NSCAD University and to advance
the growth of the art community in Halifax.
• WOOD AND METAL SHOPS
NSCAD’s Wood Shop and Metal Shops are well-equipped facilities
that include a wide range of wood and metal fabrication equipment
and tools. The Wood Shop and Metal Shop are service areas
open to any student who has taken Foundation Wood/Metal or its
equivalent elsewhere (though it is advised that exchange students
sit in on the first 3 Metal Shop classes as an orientation - there is
no need to register). The Metal facility includes machines for hot
and cold forming, MIG and TIG welding, plasma and oxy-acetylene
cutting, forging, sandblasting, and painting. The Wood Shop is
well equipped with a full array of hand and power woodworking
tools to aid in the construction of projects both large and small.
The Metal Shop and Wood Shop are both closely monitored by
trained staff who also offer consultation on any woodworking
concerns for both Students and Staff.
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• VISITORS TO NSCAD
NSCAD invites many guests to the campus throughout the year.
These include artists, designers, performers, and lecturers in various
fields. Often, visiting artists and designers spend a week in
residence exploring ideas in the various disciplines of art and design;
show and discuss their work during evening lectures open to
the public; and work with students and faculty in NSCAD studios.
The Visitors Program indicates a strong commitment to NSCAD’s
mandate to engage its students with the visual and design arts in
their broadest context. Visiting faculty teach many of the courses
at NSCAD during the Summer Semester, allowing NSCAD to augment
its regular Fall and Winter offerings.
• WRITING RESOURCE CENTRE
The process of writing allows individuals to create knowledge
and to share knowledge. The Centre provides tutoring and resources
to NSCAD community. Students at any stage of study,
from Foundation to Graduate level, are encouraged to bring their
writing concerns to the Centre. The Centre provides individual
consultations and group workshops. The aim of the Writing Centre
is to help students develop their own critical voices for reading,
discussion, and writing to exchange ideas within the academic
community. Students may bring questions, ideas, drafts of work in
progress, or graded work to the tutors for feedback and suggestions.
Handouts and other resources are also available.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
An undergraduate or graduate student is an individual who has
completed formal admission procedures, and has been admitted
to a degree program of NSCAD. Undergraduate students may
take a full-time or part-time program.
Visiting Student
A Visiting Student is an individual permitted to take courses at
NSCAD for transfer of credit toward a degree/diploma program at
another university or post-secondary institution. Visiting students
must submit a Letter of Permission from their home institution
before they will be permitted to register.
Non-Degree Student
A Non-Degree Student is an individual who has been given permission
to take a course or courses for credit, but has not been
admitted to a degree program of NSCAD. To qualify to become a
non-degree student, a person must have successfully completed
high school or its equivalent, or qualify for mature student status.
Non-degree students will be permitted to register at NSCAD only
after they have submitted the following documents:
• an application form
• documentation of previous academic study
• any other required documentation as may be necessary to support
eligibility to register
Before being permitted to register, a non-degree student must
usually also meet with the Director of Admissions and Enrolment
Services.
A Non-Degree student may take a course for which s/he has met
the prerequisite. With the exception of Foundation (FNDN) drawing
and studio classes where permission is given by the Division
Chair, the student may take a course without the prerequisite but
only with the written permission of the instructor via the appropriate
registration form. Please note that an instructor’s waiver of a
prerequisite does not guarantee waiver of any course, should a
non-degree student later be granted admission to NSCAD.
Taking courses as a non-degree student does not guarantee
admission to the degree programs of NSCAD, nor does it exempt
students from meeting the program requirements in place. Nondegree
students are evaluated by the same standards used for
degree students.
Non-degree students register after degree students and may take
courses where spaces are available. Non-degree students may
only accumulate a total of 30 credits at NSCAD as a non-degree
student. In order to change from non-degree to degree status, a
student must apply for formal admission to NSCAD through the
regular application process.
Full Time and Part Time Students
Please note the following definitions and restrictions regarding
registration. All courses are offered in multiples of 3 credits.
Fall & WInter Semesters
• A full-time student is one who is registered for 9 to 15 credits a
semester
• A part-time student is one who is registered for less than 9
credits
Summer Semester
• Full-Time: 9-15 credits over 14 weeks
• Part-Time: 3-9 credits over 7 or 14 weeks
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Note to students on student loan assistance:
Government regulations stipulate that “full-time” students on loan
assistance must be enrolled in a program of at least 12 weeks in
length – an entire semester. If a student is registered with fulltime
status such as 9 credits in the first session and 3 or 6 credits
in the second session, then subsequently withdraws from the
second session, NSCAD is obligated to notify provincial student
aid offices of the termination date of the approved period of “fulltime”
study. This change in a student’s registration may cause the
student to be considered to have an “over-award” for the semester,
and may result in reduced funding in a subsequent semester.
COURSE LOAD
The normal maximum course load is 15 credits per semester.
Students who wish to take and 18-credit overload may only do so
in either of the final two semesters of studies before graduation.
Students must have submitted an Application to Graduate before
applying for a credit overload.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Students are expected to read the Academic Calendar carefully
and are encouraged to take responsibility for their academic
goals. Students are expected to make themselves familiar with
NSCAD’s academic regulations as well as the program and course
requirements. Academic advising is available via the NSCAD
Website for current students or in person by appointment (or
when drop-in times are available) through the Office of Student
and Academic Services.
Students intending to graduate in the next academic year should
schedule an appointment with the Registrar at least one year prior
to their anticipated graduation to ensure they choose courses correctly
for graduation. Students must also submit an Application to
Graduate by the applicable dates for each graduating semester.
ACADEMIC POLICY APPEALS
Where special circumstances warrant, exceptions may be made
to certain stated academic regulations of NSCAD. Information
concerning proper methods of appeal may be obtained from the
Office of Student and Academic Services.
ACADEMIC STANDING AND PROBATION
Continued enrolment at NSCAD and progression in all programs
depends upon maintaining good academic standing.
At the end of every semester, the Dean shall call a meeting of the
Academic Status Review Committee. The committee is comprised
of the Dean and the Assistant Registrar (ex officio) and 2 faculty
members elected by Academic Council. Every reasonable attempt
will be made to ensure that all committee members are in attendance
for each meeting.
Students who receive six (6) or more credits of D or F (Fail)
grades in a semester or accumulates six (6) credits of D or F (Fail)
grades over three semesters (including as a result of the finalization
of Incomplete grades from the previous semester), will be
reviewed by the Academic Status Review Committee. Students
who are on Academic Probation as a result of grades received in a
previous semester will also be reviewed.
The Academic Status Review Committee will receive all relevant
information regarding the academic performance of all students
subject to review.
• ACADEMIC REVIEW PROCEDURES
The Academic Status Review Committee, by majority vote, may
act to:
1. Restore or maintain the good standing status of a student.

2. Allow a student to remain in good standing, while receiving a
warning letter which may contain conditions which must be met
during the current or subsequent semester of enrolment.
3. Place or maintain a student on Academic Probation, while allowing
the student to continue at the university with or without
conditions.
4. Place a student on Academic Dismissal.
• ACADEMIC PROBATION
A student who is placed on Academic Probation is eligible to reenroll
in the university. A student placed on Academic Probation
is not eligible to receive a Letter of Permission for study elsewhere,
nor eligible to receive credit for any course taken elsewhere.
Some classes at NSCAD (eg. ARTS 3500 – 4500) are not
available to students on probation.
• REMOVAL FROM PROBATION
IIn order to be removed from Probation, a student must:
• Complete a full semester (Fall, Winter or Summer) (9 credits
minimum) of courses taken at NSCAD
• Earn no grade of “D” or “F” during that same semester
• Earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 for that same semester
• ACADEMIC DISMISSAL
A student who is placed on Academic Dismissal may not enroll
in any credit course at the university either as a regular undergraduate
or as a non-degree/visiting student, and may not receive
a Letter of Permission for study elsewhere. A student who is
placed on Academic Dismissal may not request to be reinstated
for at least one calendar year from the date of dismissal.
• REQUEST FOR REINSTATEMENT FOLLOWING ACADEMIC
DISMISSAL
A student requesting reinstatement must present a request in
writing to the Dean, outlining the reasons why such reinstatement
should occur. If reinstated, the student will be placed on Academic
Probation.
• NOTIFICATION OF ACTION
Immediately following review by the Academic Status Review
Committee, students will be notified by mail of any actions taken.
• STUDENT RECORDS
Actions of the Academic Status Review Committee are permanently
recorded on student academic records and transcripts.
Warning letters are not noted on the transcript.
• ACADEMIC STANDING AND COURSE / PROGRAM
ENROLMENT
Bachelor of Design
The Major programs in the Bachelor of Design require that students
maintain an average of B or better in required courses for
admission to and progression within the programs.
Advanced Studio Courses
Enrolment in advanced studio courses such as ARTS 3500 –
4500 or Advanced Photo Critique (PHOT 4000 - 4500) and
several other courses as per the timetable requires that students
be in good standing.
• ACADEMIC WARNING
At the midpoint of a course any student in danger of receiving a
grade of D or F (Fail) in a course will be given a mid-term warning
by the instructor. This normally occurs approximately two weeks
before the final date by which a student may drop a course without
receiving a failing grade. Students should be reminded that
successful completion of work at mid-course does not guarantee
a passing grade at the end of the semester.
Students who cease to attend classes and do not officially drop a
course or withdraw from NSCAD will receive a grade of F (Fail).
Ceasing to attend classes does not constitute formal withdrawal.
ACADEMIC STANDING REPORTED ON TRANSCRIPT
“Academic Probation”, “Academic Dismissal”, “Academic Dismissal
Lifted”, and “Returned to Good Standing” are statements of
academic standing that are permanently recorded on a student’s
transcript. As per the Policy on Plagiarism, students who are
suspended or dismissed from the College because of plagiarism
or academic misconduct will have such actions recorded on their
Academic Record and Transcript (NOTE: An Academic Integrity
Policy is pending and will replace the Policy on Plagiarism).
Disciplinary action that affects a student’s academic status is likewise
recorded on the transcript.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class attendance at NSCAD is expected.
Unexcused absences could result in lowered or failing grades. Any
absences must be discussed with th ecourse instructor who may
request supporting documentation. Missing sequential classes
that include essential health and safety training may result in the
student having his/her enrolment in the course cancelled. Specific
requirements for individual courses will be found in the course
outline.
COMPLETION OF A SECOND NSCAD DEGREE
Students may not earn more than one NSCAD degree of the same
title. Students may apply not more than 75 credits towards a subsequent
and different NSCAD undergraduate degree.
GRADE APPEALS
Grade appeal procedures exist for students at NSCAD who
can demonstrate that inappropriate criteria have been used in
evaluation or that an unfair interpretation of student work in light
of stated criteria has been made. A formal appeal may only be
initiated after an informal Change of Grade Request has been
made to the instructor.
Grade Appeal Steps
Step 1: Change of Grade Request (initiated by Student)
Step 2: Grade Appeal (consult with Registrar)
Step 3: Grade Review Panel (consult with Registrar)
A Change of Grade Request should be dealt with promptly by
the student and must be initiated no later than 30 days after the
announced issuance of grades. For detailed information on grade
appeal procedures, students should consult the Office of Student
and Academic Services.
Should the student wish to challenge the outcome of the Change
of Grade Request, s/he may submit a request for Grade Appeal.
Should the student wish to challenge the outcome of the Grade
Appeal, s/he may request the convening of a Grade Review Panel.
For detailed information on the Grade Review Panel, students
should consult the Registrar.
LETTER OF PERMISSION
Students in good standing (not on probation) and having no
outstanding tuition or fees at NSCAD may take courses as part
of their degree program at another university on a Letter of
Permission as long as they remain within their residency requirements
for completion of their NSCAD degree and receive authorized
consent to take specific courses towards their NSCAD
degree. Letter of Permission credits are considered non-residence
credits. Within the parameters of the Residency Requirement (see
below) Seventy-five (75) credits is the maximum number of nonresident
credits a student may apply toward a degree program at
NSCAD.
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Tuition and other fees for courses taken on Letter of Permission
are paid directly by the student to the visiting univeristy.
The registration procedures are coordinated through the Office
of Student and Academic Services. The following documentation
will be required in order to obtain consent:
1) A course description from the relevant course calendar (year in
which student would like to take the course)
2) A course syllabus/outline detailing weekly course content, form
of evaluation (e.g. tests/essays) and mark breakdown
Credit for a course completed on a Letter of Permission will not
be awarded without an official transcript confirming the successful
completion of the course with a minimum grade of 60% or “C”
grade or better.
Grade Reporting and Transfer
Students who are taking a course on Letter of Permission in their
graduating semester should note that frequently there will be a
delay in NSCAD’s receipt of their Letter of Permission Grade, and
that the Diploma will not be released until the official grade has
been received. Confirmation of an acceptable passing grade may
be required from the instructor prior to the degree conferral date.
Transmission of grades from Dalhousie University, University of
King’s College, Mount Saint Vincent University and Saint Mary’s
University to NSCAD transcripts will happen automatically up to
30 days following the end of each semester, but students requiring
Official Transcripts for grades obtained at one of these
universities must request an Official Transcript directly from that
university.
In the case of courses taken outside of Halifax, visiting students
must arrange to have an official transcript sent directly to the
NSCAD Registrar upon completion of the semester or course(s).
Within Halifax
To satisfy liberal arts and science, and elective requirements of the
program (within the residency requirements), students at NSCAD
University may enrol in courses at the following institutions on a
Letter of Permission.
Dalhousie University (www.dal.ca)
University of King’s College (www.ukings.ca)
Mount Saint Vincent University (www.msvu.ca)
Saint Mary’s University (www.smu.ca)
Tuition and other fees for courses taken on Letter of Permission
are paid directly by the student to the visiting univeristy.
NSCAD students who are on Probation are not eligible to take
courses on a Letter of Permission.
Outside of Halifax
Courses may be taken at other Canadian or international universities
upon consultation with the Registrar and issue of a Letter
of Permission. NSCAD students who are on Probation are not
eligible to take courses on a Letter of Permission.
All fees are payable directly to the host University, and visiting
students must arrange to have an official transcript sent directly
to the NSCAD Registrar upon completion of the semester or
course(s).
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
A Leave of Absence is defined as a temporary suspension of
studies for more than one semester from NSCAD taken at the
end of a semester. An undergraduate student in good standing
may apply for a Leave of Absence for up to two academic years.
A student may apply for a Leave of Absence at any time, but
the leave will not officially begin until the end of a semester on
condition that the student remains in good standing.
The benefit to a student of applying for a Leave of Absence is that
the student may discuss the options under which s/he may leave a
program of study at NSCAD University for a stated period of time
with permission to return to studies after the Leave of Absence
without having to reapply to NSCAD.
Leave of absence of one academic year: Students who apply for
a leave of one academic year or less may, when they return, complete
the degree requirements that were in effect at the time of
their leaving if that degree program is still offered. If that degree
program is no longer offered, students may seek modifications
to new degree requirements with the approval of the Chair of the
Division and the Registrar.
Leave of absence of more than one academic year: Students
who apply for a leave of more than one academic year will have
to meet new degree requirements if these are in effect when they
return. Nevertheless, students on an approved Leave of Absence
for more than one academic year may seek certain modifications
to new degree requirements with the approval of the Chair of the
Division and the Registrar. During the leave, the student is responsible
for consulting NSCAD’s website for registration information
and for completing the registration process that is described
in these materials when the student is ready to return to studies.
Students may seek registration advising by contacting the Office
of Student and Academic Services: registrar@nscad.ca.
Students on an approved Leave of Absence are responsible for
keeping the Office of Student and Academic Services informed of
their current contact information.
A student taking approved courses elsewhere while on a Leave of
Absence must request a Letter of Permission from the Office of
Student and Academic Services for any course(s) to be used for
degree requirements. Only approved coursework completed with
a 60% or “C” grade or higher can be transferred back to a student’s
degree program, and transferred credits must be within the
residency regulations. At the completion of the approved course
work, the student should arrange for an official transcript to be
sent to the Office of Student and Academic Services. If a student
takes courses without securing a letter of permission, those
credits may not be transferred to the NSCAD degree program.
Absence of more than seven years: If seven or more years have
elapsed since a student’s enrolment at NSCAD, s/he must meet
current degree requirements and residency requirements (see
below). If that degree program is no longer offered, students may
seek modifications to new degree requirements with the approval
of the Chair of the Division and the Registrar. Art history credits
that have been completed more than 20 years previously will be
counted as general liberal arts, but will not be counted toward the
current art history requirements of NSCAD’s degree programs.
Should an extended period elapse since the student had an
active studio practice, a portfolio of work may be required to
determine student level placement.
Courses taken on Letter of Permission at another approved
university may also be used to complete NSCAD degree requirements
within the Residency Requirement (see below).

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
The Residency Requirement defines the number of credits a
student must complete at NSCAD in order to obtain an undergraduate
degree from NSCAD. The Nova Scotia College of Art and
Design requires that:
At least 45 credits be completed through courses offered by
NSCAD
A student must complete a minimum of 30 credits at NSCAD
after being admitted to a Major program
A student must complete a minimum of half the requirements
of the chosen Major or Minor at NSCAD.
Non-Resident Credit
The number of non-resident credits a student may apply toward
a degree program at NSCAD is governed by NSCAD’s Residency
Requirement. Credits that are transferred toward NSCAD’s
programs as non-resident credits include Off Campus Study
or Exchange Study, Transfer credits from other institutions, or
credits completed on a letter of permission at a local or non-local
university. Seventy-five (75) credits is the maximum number of
non-resident credits a student may apply toward an undergraduate
degree at NSCAD.
SEMESTER STRUCTURE AND SEMESTER CREDIT
NSCAD operates under a semester structure where two semesters
are offered between September and April. A third summer
semester is offered between May and August. Each semester is 14
teaching weeks in length, but the summer semester is also divided
into two, 7-week sessions.
NSCAD offers courses with varying credit weights of 3, 6, or 9
credits. Liberal arts and science courses are normally offered for
3 credits. Studio courses may vary between 3, 6, or 9 credits. A
full semester course load is considered to be 15 credits. Normally,
undergraduate students are expected to complete 30 credits in
two semesters per year, so that they may finish an undergraduate
degree program of 120 semester credits in four years.
An overload of 18 credits in a semester may only be taken (once)
by a student in one of his/her final two semesters prior to graduation,
and only after an Application to Graduate is submitted. The
student should indicate at the time of submission which semester
the overload is required for.
STUDENT USE OF UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
All students, faculty and staff of NSCAD University are entitled to
the right to use and enjoy the properties and facilities of NSCAD,
including service areas, hallways, other shared spaces, lockers, and
assigned studio spaces.
In accepting admission to NSCAD, students accept responsibility
for the proper use and care of NSCAD facilities to which they
are provided access. NSCAD University does not accept any
responsibility for loss or damage to personal property or university
property for which students, staff or faculty have assumed
responsibility.
It is unacceptable to behave in a way which compromises the basic
rights of other members of NSCAD community. This includes
theft, defacement or damage to university property, or to the
property of faculty, staff or students of NSCAD. All thefts, defacement
and damages should be reported promptly to the Dean.
Studio spaces assigned to students are to be used and maintained
according to legally established Fire and Safety Codes, and to
standards established by the Manager of Buildings and Grounds.
Alterations to studio spaces, including establishing temporary
walls, drilling large holes, or suspending materials from the ceiling
require prior approval by the Director of Facilities and Services.
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Requests for such approval are to be made in writing. At the end
of each semester, studio spaces must be returned to acceptable
condition by the students to whom they are allocated.
Students will be charged with the cost of restoring to proper condition
any NSCAD property (including studio space) that, through
their negligence or misuse, has been defaced or damaged. Costs,
including labour, will be assessed by the Director of Facilities and
Services, and will appear as a debt to NSCAD on the student’s
account.
Students responsible for theft, defacement or damage to NSCAD
property may have their access to university facilities suspended
They may be subject to disciplinary action by the President’s
Advisory Committee on Disciplinary Matters, as outlined in the
statement on Student Conduct if said theft, defacement or damage
is found to have been intentional or caused as a result of improper
behavior. Members of the President’s Advisory Committee
on Disciplinary Matters will include the Provost and Vice President
(Academic), the Dean, and two Division Chairs appointed by the
Vice President (Academic).
TRANSCRIPTS
Students will, upon submission of a signed authorized request,
have the right to receive transcripts of their own academic record.
Transcripts or grade reports will not be released to third parties
without the prior written approval of the student and payment of
the appropriate fee. In cases where students have outstanding accounts
either with NSCAD’s Office of Financial Services, the financial
aid program, or the Library (including NOVANET), NSCAD will
not release official transcripts, confirmations, or other documentation,
regardless of the urgency of the need for such. Transcripts
of educational records contain only information about academic
status; disciplinary action that affects a student’s academic status
is likewise recorded on the transcript.
Withdrawal and Drop Grades Recorded on Student Record
All grades are recorded on the student’s official transcript. Course
withdrawals are recorded on the transcript according to the annual
add/drop dates posted on the NSCAD website annually.
WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES
Students withdrawing from classes should meet with an academic
advisor in the Office of Student and Academic Services to complete
a Withdrawal Form obtained from the Office of Student and
Academic Services. Not attending classes does not constitute
Withdrawal.
Once a student has finalized her/his registration (by payment of
the admissions commitment fee for new students, s/he will not be
considered to be withdrawn until the Withdrawal Form or other
written withdrawal request has been submitted. If a student does
not formally withdraw from NSCAD, the student will be charged
full tuition fees and other applicable charges.
Withdrawal from a semester is effective the date written notification
is received in the Office of Student and Academic Services.
The Office of Financial Services will be notified by the Office of
Student and Academic Services. Until official written notification
is received by NSCAD, students are ineligible for any refund of
fees or exemption from unpaid fees. If the student’s withdrawal
will result in a refund, the student must apply for the refund at the
time of her/his change in registration status.
Non-attendance does not constitute official withdrawal and will
result in a student receiving a Fail grade and being ineligible for
any refund of fees or exemption from unpaid fees.
• Students should note that financial withdrawal dates (and
subsequent charges) are different from academic withdrawal
dates. Please consult the Academic Calendar of Dates on the
NSCAD website.

WORKLOAD
Courses at NSCAD are measured in semester credits (increments
of 3). Each semester credit is equivalent to an average of three
(3) hours of work per week in and out of class. Therefore, each
3-credit course offered during a 14-week semester requires approximately
nine (9) hours of work per week, including class time
and time spent outside of class.
WRITING REQUIREMENT
All degree students at NSCAD University must demonstrate
the ability to write competently in English. Students meet this
requirement by successfully completing FNDN 1800 Writing for
the Arts in the Foundation year. Students who attended another
post-secondary institution before entering NSCAD may meet the
Writing Requirement through transfer by demonstrating that they
have previously completed studies in an English-speaking university
program. Students must have studied at an English-speaking
university and must have completed at least 6 credits of English
courses or 9 credits of liberal arts courses at a B- level or better.
Students transferring from community colleges with which
NSCAD University has formal articulation or transfer agreements
may meet the Writing Requirement through transfer if this is
provided for in the agreement. Students transferring from other
community colleges may register for a 2000-level liberal arts/art
history course concurrently with FNDN 1800, but must successfully
complete FNDN 1800 before taking other LAS/AHIS courses
at NSCAD University or under NSCAD University auspices.
PLAGIARISM
** THis Policy is under review. The revised policy will be posted on
the nscad website**
For the purposes of this policy, plagiarism is considered to include,
but not be limited to:
a) copying verbatim the work or portions of the work of another
without providing the source of the work
b) paraphrasing the work of another, or taking an original idea of
another and presenting it as one’s own work, without providing
the source of the work or the idea.
See the NSCAD website under Academic Policies for the full
Plagiarism Policy.
CHARTER OF STUDENT RIGHTS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. INTRODUCTION
NSCAD University is committed to creating a scholarly community
characterized by civility, diversity, freedom from harassment,
integrity, transparency, mutual respect, and personal safety. By
clearly outlining the students’ rights and responsibilities, this
Charter is intended to ensure that students, as members of the
NSCAD University community, are aware that they are accountable
for their actions.
2. SCOPE
Students are free to organize their own personal and social lives,
subject only to the laws of the land and to rules established by
the NSCAD University community to protect the University’s
academic and other activities, and everyone’s peaceful and safe
enjoyment of them. This Code applies to the conduct of students
while on University premises or when acting as a delegate or designated
representative of NSCAD University and/or of a student
group in events held off University premises (ex. Field trips). This
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code is not intended to apply to the actions and personal lives of
students off campus.
3. POLICY STATEMENT
NSCAD University will strive to provide equitable access to
NSCAD University’s services, instruction, and facilities through the
implementation and enforcement of this Charter of Student Rights
and Responsibilities. This Charter is intended to protect the rights
of all members of the NSCAD University community by creating
a policy based on accountability of, and protection for, both the
student and NSCAD University.
This Charter does not replace the expectation that students will
manage their personal lives and interactions with the University in
accordance with the laws of the land. While on NSCAD property
or representing NSCAD in any external activity, students are expected
to abide by the Academic Calendar and Regulations, and
all other NSCAD University policies, including those specifically
referred to in Appendix “A” to this Charter.
4. DEFINITIONS
“Student” is any person engaged in credit or non-credit academic
work at NSCAD University, any course or program of study
offered by NSCAD, or participating as a learner in any activity
which entitles the person to use of the NSCAD University facilities.
“SUNSCAD” is the Student Union of NSCAD.
5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHARTER
5.1 The enforcement and implementation of the Charter is a joint
responsibility between NSCAD University and SUNSCAD.
5.2 Through SUNSCAD students may request amendments to the
Charter and be consulted if NSCAD University proposes amendments
to the Charter.
6. PERSONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITES OF STUDENTS
Personal Rights
6.1 Students have the right to freedom of expression and the right
to a fair, just, and safe learning environment.
6.2 Students have the right to be free from harassment, threats, or
bodily harm.
6.3 Students have the right to fully own their intellectual property
as per the Policy on Intellectual Property.
6.4 Students have the right to privacy in accordance with the
NSCAD University’s Policy on Release of Student Information,
NSCAD University’s Confidentiality and Privacy Policy, and applicable
provincial and federal privacy legislation.
6.5 Students have the right to peaceful assemblies, demonstrations,
picketing, or any other activity outside a class or meeting
that does not substantially interfere with the communication
inside or impede access to the meeting or class. These freedoms
are set out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to ensure
that Canadians are free to express, discuss, and communicate
their ideas to other people.
Personal Responsibilities
6.6 Students are responsible for adhering to NSCAD University’s
Policy on Discrimination and Harassment.
6.7 Students are responsible for refraining from behaviour that
constitutes discrimination that is based on age, race, colour,
religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, physical disability, medical
status, mental disability, an irrational fear of contracting an illness
or disease, ethnic origin, national origin, aboriginal origin, family
status, marital status, source of income, political belief, affiliation

or activity; or an individual’s association with another individual
or class of individuals having the previously set out characteristics.
6.8 Students shall not use illegal substances or abuse legal substances
on campus or in a manner that impairs work performance,
scholarly activities, or student life as detailed on the NSCAD
alcohol policy.
6.9 Students are responsible for adhering to NSCAD University’s
Occupational Health and Safety Policy.
7. ACADEMIC RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITES OF STUDENTS
Academic Rights
7.1 Students have the right to Academic Freedom as defined in the
Policy on Discrimination and Harassment.
7.2 Students have the right to appeal policies and decisions as per
the Policy on Grade Appeal and Guidelines for Academic Policy
Appeals.
Academic Responsibilities
7.3 Students are responsible for abiding by the Plagiarism Policy,
including the prohibition against unreferenced copying or paraphrasing;
cheating; fabrication; collusion; or misrepresenting one’s
identity for academic gain.
7.4 Students are responsible for silencing their mobile phones and
other technological devices during class time and in libraries.
8. PROPERTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITES OF STUDENTS
Property Rights
8.1 Students have the right to use space on the NSCAD University
premises or properties for academic and social use as outlined
in the NSCAD University policy on Student Use of University
Facilities.
8.2 Students have the right to after-hours access to NSCAD
University premises and property in accordance with University
policy.
8.3 Students have the right to invite guests onto the NSCAD
University premises and property.
8.4 Students have the right to know the scope and limitations of
the Halifax Port Authorities regulations (see 8.10).
Property Responsibilities
8.5 Students are responsible for using proper procedures for afterhours
access to NSCAD University premises and property.
8.6 Students are responsible for carrying a valid NSCAD University
ID card at all times while on NSCAD University premises or property.
8.7 Students are responsible for respecting the property of others.
Students shall not deface, erase, or damage, physical or intellectual
property or information belonging to NSCAD University or any
of its members, including books, film, slides, data files, or library
materials.
8.8 Students are responsible for following the NSCAD University
Alcohol Policy.
8.9 Where a Student has invited guests onto the NSCAD
University premises and property the student will be responsible
for their guests’ behaviour at all times.
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8.10 Students are responsible for respecting the Halifax Port
Authority’s lands and property and will not access such lands and
property without authorization.
9. RESPRESENTATIONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITES OF
STUDENTS
Representational Rights
9.1 Students have the right to student representation on governing
bodies of NSCAD University, including the Board of Governors and
other academic and non-academic committees as designated.
Representational Responsibilities
9.2 Students are responsible for self-organization, in the form of a
Students’ Union [SUNSCAD], in order ensure equitable representation
of students.
10. CONSULTATION RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
Jointly through SUNSCAD and the University Administration, students
have the right to be consulted regarding increases in ancillary
and auxiliary fees. As per the Memorandum of Understanding
between the Province of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia
Universities, “in circumstances where students are to be faced
with compulsory fee increases relating to ancillary operations,
students on each campus will be consulted beforehand.”
11. EXPECTATIONS
All members of the NSCAD University Community are responsible
for ensuring the Rights and Responsibilities of Students as outlined
in sections 6 through 10 of this Charter are respected.
12. BREACH OF EXPECTATIONS
A failure to meet the expectations outlined in this Charter (hereinafter
referred to as an “incident”) may be treated as a matter
of discipline and will be dealt with according to the following
guidelines:
(i) Complaint: Complaints should be submitted in writing to the
attention of the Dean as soon as possible after the alleged incident
occurs.
(ii) Notification: Within a reasonable period of time after the
complaint is received, the Dean or her/his designate will notify the
subject of the complaint of the alleged incident. This notification
may be in written form or through oral communications. The subject
of the complaint will meet with the Dean or her/his designate
to discuss the complaint and the alleged incident.
(iii) Representation: Students have the option to consult with and
/or seek representation or advocacy from SUNSCAD.
(iv) Sanctions: Sanctions may include any combination of the following:
• Written Reprimand
• Restitution
• Fines
• Public Service or University Service
• Loss of privileges or access (eg. Revoking of key access,
library privileges, etc)
• Suspension (for a definite period of time)
• Expulsion (for a definite or indefinite period of time)
*Only Suspension or Expulsion are noted on a student’s official
Academic Record. The causes for Suspension or Expulsion are
not noted.
(v) Provost’s Advisory Committee on Disciplinary Matters: If a
student’s conduct is such that disciplinary action appears to be
warranted, the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Disciplinary

Matters will be notified by the Dean and will meet to review the
incident.
13. ENFORCEMENT
NSCAD University will take all reasonable and necessary precautions
to ensure that all members of the NSCAD University
Community meet the expectations outlined in this Charter.
Appendix “A”
NSCAD University Policies
Referred to in the Charter of Student Rights and Responsibilities
(This list is subject to amendment)
• Acceptable Use Policy: University Computer Resources
• Alcohol Policy
• Confidentiality and Privacy Policy
• Policy on Official Communication to Students
• Guidelines for Academic Policy Appeals
• Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Plagiarism Policy
• Policy on Discrimination and Harassment
• Policy on Grade Appeal
• Policy on Release of Student Information
• Student Use of University Facilities
GRADUATION & COMMENCEMENT
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all degree and program
requirements have been met. Submission of the Application
to Graduate by the required deadlines (see below) ensures that
the Registrar has the opportunity to review the student’s program
requirements and complete a “degree audit”.
NSCAD degree students may graduate after completing their
degree requirements in the Fall, Winter or Summer semesters.
However, only one official Graduation & Commencement
Ceremony will be held, in the spring. At this ceremony, any
students who already received their diplomas on the “Degree
Conferral” dates listed below are eligible to attend and cross the
stage with their peers. All students who had degrees conferred
the previous Fall or Summer will be listed in the official spring
Graduation Program.
APPLYING TO GRADUATE
In order to graduate students must submit an Application to
Graduate to the Office of Student and Academic Services by the
deadlines indicated:
Degree Completion Month Application Deadline
April October 30
August February 15
December February 15
Degree Conferral Dates:
October 15 (completion in August)
February 15 (completion in December)
Mid-May (completion in April)*
* Only one Graduation and Commencement Ceremony is held
annually, in mid-May. Students who have completed and received
diplomas the previous October 15 and February 15 will be invited
to attend the May ceremony. Please see the NSCAD website for
annual ceremony / degree conferral date in May.
PARCHMENT REPLACEMENT
To replace a lost parchment, a Statutory Declaration from a notary
public* to verify that the parchment has been lost or destroyed
in addition to a $35 fee are required. Replacement parchments
will only be produced for one of the Degree Conferral dates
listed above. We do not provide duplicate parchments. For more
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information, please contact the Office of Student and Academic
Services.
(*A Notary Public is a public official who can authenticate documents
with a notarial seal. Many lawyers are also Notaries. A
Notary Public is not equivalent to a Guarantor. Please contact a
local law office in your area.)
STUDENT INFORMATION:
COLLECTION AND RELEASE
The following policy on the release of student information has
been approved by the Board of Governors and the Student
Union of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. This policy is
intended to reflect a reasonable balance between the obligation
of the College for the welfare and privacy of its students, and its
overall responsibility to society. Transcripts of educational records
contain only information about academic status. Disciplinary action
which affects a student’s eligibility to register is recorded on
the transcript in a generic way.
NSCAD respects privacy rights and maintains strict confidentiality
of the student’s records and personal information. All members
of faculty, administration and staff are required by the university
to respect and safeguard confidential information. The College
is compliant with Nova Scotia provincial legislation regarding
responsibilities of public bodies under the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act (F.O.I.P.O.P.) A complete copy of the
Act can be found at http://www.gov.ns.ca/legislature/legc/statutes/freedom.htm
Disclosure to the Student
a) Students have the right to inspect their academic record in the
presence of a staff member from the Dean’s Office or from the
Office of Student and Academic Services.
Disclosure to Faculty and Administrative Members of the College
a) Student information is used only for the purpose(s) for which
it was collected. Faculty may have access to a student’s permanent
academic record in the presence of a staff member from
the Dean’s Office or from the Office of Student and Academic
Services.
b) The contents of a student’s official file will not be sent outside
the Office of Student and Academic Services except in circumstances
specifically authorized by the Registrar or designate.
Disclosure to Third Parties
a) Student transcripts, grade reports, and contact information will
not be released to third parties (including a parent, spouse, credit
bureaus) without the prior written approval of the student.
b) The Federal Statistics Act provides the legal authority for
Statistics Canada to obtain access to personal information held by
educational institutions. The Maritime Provinces Higher Education
Commission (MPHEC) collects data on behalf of Statistics Canada.
Every student who registers at NSCAD University is required to
complete a Student Information Sheet that includes the information
that NSCAD is required to provide to MPHEC on behalf of
Statistics Canada. Students who do not wish to have their information
used may request Statistics Canada to remove their identifying
information from the national student database. Information
on Statistics Canada is available at http://www.statscan.ca.
In addition, student information may be disclosed without written
permission of the student, in accordance with the FOIPOP Act for
the purpose of:
c) Student information will be released in complying with a
subpoena, warrant, summons, or order issued or made by a court,

person or body with jurisdiction to compel the production of the
information.
d) Necessary information may be released without student consent
in the event of an emergency, if the knowledge of that information
is required to protect the health or safety of the student or
other persons. Such request should be directed to the Registrar or
designate.
e) Other than the above situation, information on students will be
released to third parties only at the written request of the student,
or where the student has signed an agreement with a third party
(e.g. financial aid) one of the conditions of which is access to her/
his record. Access to student information will therefore be available
to official collection agencies designated by the Attorney
General of Canada to assist with the collection of outstanding
debts to the Canada Student Loan Plan in accordance with federal
legislation.
Disclosure to Student Union and Alumni Association
a) The student’s name, contact information and birth date will
be released to the Student Union (SUNSCAD) for the purpose
of administering the student health insurance plan. SUNSCAD is
compliant with FOIPOP and the student union representatives
must sign a confidentiality agreement provided by the Office of
Academic Affairs and Research.
b) NSCAD provides annually the names and contact information
of all students who graduate that year to the Office of University
Relations. Graduate who do not wish to receive information
from NSCAD University should contact the Office of University
Relations. Written consent of the student is required prior to
publishing graduation information such as the student’s name and
degree achieved. The student can choose to agree to publish his/
her graduation information (name and degree) on the Application
to Graduate form.
Once this information is in the hands of the Office of University
Relations and the Student Union, it is their responsibility to protect
the information according to the existing provincial and federal
legislation relating to the protection of personal information.
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GRADING SYSTEM AND GRADING
POLICY
UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL
Grading System and Translation
Letter Numerical GPA Descriptive
A+ 95 and above 4.3 Excellent
A 90-94 4.0 Excellent
A- 85-89 3.7 Very Good
B+ 80-84 3.3 Very Good
B 73-79 3.0 Good
B- 67-72 2.7 Good
C+ 63-66 2.3 Satisfactory
C 59-62 2.0 Satisfactory
C- 55-58 1.7 Satisfactory
D 50-54 1.0 Marginal
F (Fail) 49 and below Unsatisfactory
Narrative Evaluations
A narrative evaluation for a course may be issued at the discretion
of the faculty member and must be issued by the faculty member
to the student. Students may request narrative evaluations from
their instructors. Narrative evaluations are not considered part of
the student’s official record at NSCAD; therefore, copies of narrative
evaluations are not kept in the student’s file.
Incomplete Grade
The temporary grade of Incomplete is given only for circumstances
beyond the control of the student (e.g. illness). Incomplete
grades must be finalized no later than the last day to add a class
in the following semester. If a final grade has not been received
by the due date, a F (Fail) grade will be assigned by NSCAD.
GRADUATE LEVEL
This system does not include cumulative grade point averages.
MDes Students Grading
MDes courses Pass/Fail (P/F)
All undergraduate courses Letter Grade: Must Receive at
least a B grade
MDes Program Activation** In Progress/No Credit
MFA STUDENTS Grading
MFA Studio In Progress/Pass/No Credit
Art History or Liberal Arts &
Science*
Letter Grade: Must receive at
least a B grade.
MFA (L) Letter Grade: Must receive at
least a B- grade.
All Other Courses Letter Grade
MFA Program Activation** In Progress/No Credit
* MFA Students taking undergraduate courses for graduate credit
must earn a B grade or higher.
** MDES and MFA Program Activation refers to 0-credit program
semester extension. Program extensions must be approved by the
respective program Director / Committee, and students whose
programs are extended are levied an activation fee as noted in the
Tuition and Fees schedule on the NSCAD website.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
GENERAL POLICY
NSCAD University understands that individuals with a disability
may have different ways of working within an academic environment,
but that their ultimate performance is not inferior simply
because it is achieved by different means. The institution is,
therefore, committed to the goal of providing equal opportunities
within its programs to academically qualified students with
disabilities, and will not limit admission to NSCAD on this basis.
Rather, NSCAD offers admission on the basis of evidence of
reasonable maturity in the prospective student, interest in working
with NSCAD’s programs and ability to benefit from NSCAD’s
offerings. NSCAD also recognizes, subject to financial and other
resource constraints, and without compromising academic standards,
that a student who is academically qualified, and who has
been admitted to NSCAD on the basis of these qualifications, has
the right to:
1. Access to all educational programs.
2. Access to all learning environments.
3. Access to all institutional facilities and services.
4. Assistance that is individualized according to the student’s disability
and needs, to legitimate academic requirements, and to the
NSCAD’s capacity to respond.
To provide this access and assistance, NSCAD is responsible for:
1. Informing the NSCAD community about available services.
2. Providing support services, subject to reasonable financial and
resource limitations.
3. Promoting an attitude of respect for an individual with a disability.
4. Providing accommodations that are particular to the disability
of the student.
5. Implementing this policy through all members of the NSCAD
community, including faculty, administration, staff and students.
To obtain this access and assistance the student is responsible for:
1. Initiating contact with NSCAD’s Director of Financial Aid and
Student Counselling or Disability Resource Facilitator to make
known the nature of the disability and related required Academic
accommodations.
2. Providing the Director of Financial Aid and Student Counselling
or Disability Resource Facilitator with documentation of a disability.
3. Undertaking a reasonable measure of self-advocacy to ensure
that s/he receives necessary and available accommodations.
POLICY ON LEARNING DISABILITIES
NSCAD University is committed to providing accommodations for
students with learning disabilities according to NSCAD’s ‘General
Policy on Students with Disabilities.’ The Nova Scotia Human
Rights Act defines a learning disability as a “dysfunction in one or
more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols
or spoken language” (Nova Scotia Human Rights Act, October 18,
1991). Students who feel they may have a learning disability or
attention deficit are able to access free of charge LD pre-assessments
from Dalhousie University’s Counselling Services. Students
previously diagnosed with LD are also entitled to counselling and
services from Dalhousie at no cost.
PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING ACCOMMODATIONS IN
RELATION TO LEARNING DISABILITIES
1. After formal admission to NSCAD, all students who have professionally
diagnosed learning disabilities, and who wish NSCAD to
provide accommodation of these disabilities, must contact the
Director of Financial Aid and Student Counselling (“Director”) or
the Disability Resource Facilitator (DRF).
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2. The initial contact with the Director or DRF should take place
prior to the beginning of classes, but no later than the first two
weeks of classes in Fall and Winter semesters and the first week
of classes in Summer semesters.
3. A student must set up an appointment with the Director or DRF
to discuss her/his requests for accommodations.
4. A student must bring a copy of a recent professional psychoeducational
assessment (“assessment” ) of their learning disability
to her/his first appointment with either the Director or DRF.
5. “Recent” for the purpose of this policy is defined as an assessment
that is three years old or less. A student without a recent
assessment who wants to request accommodation of her/his disabilities
must arrange to have an assessment of her/his disabilities
done at her/his own cost. A pre-assessment of disabilities can be
provided by the Disabilities Counsellor at Dalhousie University. A
list of local contacts where an assessment can be completed is
available through NSCAD or Dalhousie.
6. A student unable or unwilling to undertake a recent assessment,
but who still wishes to request accommodations must prepare a
letter indicating the reason for the lack of a recent assessment.
The student must bring this letter and any previous professional
assessments to her/his first appointment with either the Director
or DRF. At this point, the need for a recent assessment will be
considered based on the circumstances and other supporting
documentation of the individual student.
7. The student will then work with the Director or DRF to prepare
a ‘letter of accommodation’ for each of the student’s course
instructors as applicable. This letter will list accommodation requests
based on both the suggestions for accommodation in the
psycho-educational assessments and the student’s and Director’s/
DRF’s suggestions. At this time, the Director/DRF will also provide
a ‘letter of agreement’ for each of the student’s course instructors.
The ‘letter of agreement’ lists the requested accommodations and
provides spaces for the instructor and student to sign in agreement
to these accommodations.
8. Students are responsible for taking a ‘letter of accommodation’
and a ‘letter of agreement’ to each course instructor. This should
be done within the first two weeks of classes. If a student cannot
obtain the ‘accommodation letter’ and ‘letter of agreement’
within the first two weeks of class, s/he should still meet with
their instructors within the first two weeks of classes, discuss her/
his requests and return as soon as possible with her/his letter and
forms.
9. An instructor may refuse accommodations if s/he believes that
such accommodations will prevent the student from working
within the academic standards of the course.
10. Accommodations are not the only type of assistance offered
to students with disabilities. Other types of support available
through NSCAD include:
(A) Training on assistive technology software and information
on the location of assistive technology computers on NSCAD’s
campus.
(B) Assistance with Canada Study Grants applications and applications
for other forms of financial aid available to students with
disabilities.
(C) The services of a writing tutor (appointments made through
the Secretary, Division of Historical and Critical Studies).
(D) Counselling information concerning workshops for academic
problems and counselling services for psychological problems
(through Dalhousie University).

(E) Assistance in securing note takers or tutors and help in obtaining
and copying the notes if a note taker has been assigned by the
instructor.
FUTURE POLICY REVISIONS
The Disabilities policy of the Nova Scotia College of Art and
Design is subject to revision as funding varies and as more information
becomes available in the field of post-secondary studies,
learning disabilities and Federal/Provincial legislation.
UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
COMPUTING RESOURCES: ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
1. Preamble
In recognition of the contribution that computers and computing
resources can make to furthering the educational and other
objectives of NSCAD University (“NSCAD”), this policy is intended
to promote the responsible and ethical use of NSCAD computing
resources.
2. Purpose
In order to protect the best interests of the NSCAD community as
a whole, these Computing Resources (including but not limited
to mainframes, minicomputers, personal computers (such as Mac
and PC/Windows), personal digital assistants (such as Palm or
PocketPC devices), printers, peripheral devices, software, network
hardware such as hubs, switches and wireless access points and
access to computer networks such as the Internet) shall be used
in accordance with this policy and in accordance with the terms of
applicable collective agreements and codes of student conduct.
3. Scope
This policy applies to all Computing Resources owned, leased,
operated, or contracted by NSCAD and used for whatever purpose
(“NSCAD Computing Resources”). Subject to this policy,
system administrators of NSCAD computing facilities (including
but not limited to the Director of Computing Services) may have
rules regarding the use of these facilities. Such administrators are
responsible for publicizing the rules concerning the authorized
and appropriate use of the computing facilities for which they are
responsible.
4. Privacy
Files and personal communications, including those stored on
NSCAD Computing Resources, are private. However, with due
regard for any right to privacy of users and the confidentiality of
their data, system administrators of NSCAD computing facilities
authorized by any Vice-President or the President may, from time
to time, monitor and record computing activity in order to maintain
the integrity of NSCAD Computing Resources or to comply
with any legal requirement such as but not limited to court order,
arbitrator’s order, or criminal proceedings. Individuals must respect
the rights of other authorized users.
5. Usage Guidelines
The following activities are prohibited:
a. Using or attempting to use another user’s computer account
and/or password without permission. A user is normally identified
by his or her username and is responsible for all activities performed
on NSCAD Computing Resources under their username.
A user who reveals or allows others to use their account may be
restricted in the use of NSCAD Computing Resources if others
abuse NSCAD Computing Resources in their name.
b. Interfering with the security or confidentiality of other users’
files or maliciously destroying any other users’ data.
c. Impeding others or interfering with their legitimate use of
NSCAD Computing Resources including, but not limited to, sending
illegal, threatening, or repeated unnecessary mail messages
(such as chain letters) or knowingly downloading illegal material.
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d. Using NSCAD Computing Resources to violate the terms of any
software license agreement whether or not NSCAD is not a party
to such agreement.
e. Using NSCAD Computing Resources to illegally copy data that
is the property of NSCAD or others or putting unauthorized or
illegal software, data files, or other such computer-related material
on NSCAD Computing Resources. Questions with respect to
authorization should be directed to the Manager of Computing
Services.
f. Attempting to interfere with any restrictions on NSCAD
Computing Resources, including but not limited to unauthorized
access to files or other Computing Resources.
g. Using NSCAD Computing Resources for illegal purposes not
specifically mentioned above.
6. Violations
Reasonable suspicion of a violation of the principles or practices
laid out in this policy should be reported to the Director of
Computing Services. Such reasonable suspicion will be investigated
and may result in subsequent action. Such subsequent action
will be taken through normal NSCAD channels.
7. Questions
Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to the
Director of Computing Services.
DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT
NSCAD University is an institution of the visual arts singularly dedicated
to the pursuit of excellence in the training of professional
practitioners, in the conducting of research, and in the production
of works of art in all media. Discrimination and harassment
undermine these objectives and violate the fundamental rights,
personal dignity and integrity of individuals or groups of individuals.
NSCAD is committed to a learning and working environment
that is free of discrimination and/or harassment. The NSCAD
University Policy on Discrimination and Harassment applies to
NSCAD University and all of its locations; and to all members
of the NSCAD community, including the Board of Governors,
administrators, faculty, students, staff, contractors, and visitors.
Behaviour, whether it occurs on or off campus, that constitutes
discrimination or harassment, and that has an impact on the work
and study environment of a member of the NSCAD community
is covered by this policy whether or not it occurs during normal
working or school hours.
NSCAD strictly prohibits and will not tolerate acts of discrimination
or harassment committed by any member of, visitor to, or
group within the NSCAD community. NSCAD has developed policies
and procedures to deal with complaints of discrimination and
harassment, including sexual harassment.
A person who believes that s/he has a complaint of discrimination
or harassment may seek the confidential advice of the Chair of
the Advisory Committee on Discrimination and Harassment or any
member of the Committee. For more information on this policy,
students should consult the Director of Financial Aid and Student
Counselling in the Office of Student and Academic Services.

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
NSCAD is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment
for every member of the NSCAD University Community. NSCAD
is responsible for protecting and promoting the health and safety
of the NSCAD community, and for taking every precaution,
reasonable in the circumstances, to ensure that NSCAD
environment is safe and healthy for faculty, staff, students, and
the general public. Health and Safety is a shared responsibility.
Every member of the NSCAD University community is responsible
and accountable to work safely at all times, to identify and report
hazards, to take whatever measures, necessary and reasonable in
the circumstances, to protect and promote health and safety.
Each department is responsible for implementing and complying
with this policy in all areas of departmental operations. Each level
of departmental management is responsible for the provision of a
safe and healthy work environment for the faculty, staff, and students
in the department and the achievement of the objectives of
this policy. Without limiting the responsibility levels of departmental
management, it is the responsibility of Chairs, Directors and
Heads of Departments to implement and comply with the NSCAD
University Health and Safety Policy. This responsibility would
include an obligation to take immediate action upon any report or
suspicion of unsafe or hazardous conditions or situations.
All faculty, staff, and students are responsible for safe working
practices and procedures so as to safeguard their own individual
health and well-being as well as that of other members of the
NSCAD University community. Active participation, involvement
and full co-operation with those exercising responsibilities in
health and safety are key ingredients in effective health and safety
programs. This includes a duty to identify hazards, and to offer
suggestions or ideas to further the goal of providing a safe and
healthy environment.
The Occupational Health and Safety Committee is a key mechanism
for the collaborative, cooperative initiation, maintenance, and
support of health and safety programs.
The full text of NSCAD’s Health and Safety Policy is available on
the NSCAD website and applies to all students, staff, faculty and
visitors to NSCAD.
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POLICY ON OFFICIAL
COMMUNICATION TO STUDENTS
As of August 2007, all full and part-time students enrolled at
NSCAD University have been and will be issued with a NSCAD
University email address. Henceforth, email to these accounts will
be considered an official means of communication to all NSCAD
students. The University reserves the right to send communications
to students via email and expects that those communications
will be received and read in a timely fashion. NSCAD
University, its offices and divisions may also use the postal mail
system and/or electronic message services for the delivery of official
correspondence to students.
DEFINITIONS: Official correspondence may include, but is not
limited to, matters related to students’ participation in their academic
programs (admission, registration, course selection, etc.)
and important notices for individual students (warnings, advising
requests, notices of dismissal for the purposes of timely communication).
In addition, general information concerning University
and program scheduling, fee information, and other matters
concerning the administration and governance of the University
may be sent to individual student emails and to group lists as
determined by the Offices of the President, the Vice President
Academic and Research, the Dean, and the Office of Student and
Academic Services.
It is for this reason that all students are strongly encouraged to
check their secure, assigned NSCAD email address regularly.
Failure to do so may result in a student missing important notices
or information, and will not be considered an acceptable excuse
for failing to receive or act upon official correspondence from the
University.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY: The University provides technical
services and the infrastructure to make electronic mail and/
or on-line communications systems available to faculty, staff, and
students. University correspondence delivered by electronic mail
is subject to the same public information, privacy and records
retention requirements and policies as are other university correspondence
and student records. The University will do its utmost
to ensure that the University server admits minimum unsolicited
email, or spam. Information on how to reset individual account
spam filters is available through Computer Services.
In order to implement email as an official means of communication
between the University and students, the University will do
its best to ensure secure and timely receipt of announcements
and emails. But to this end and to guarantee the security of data
transmission, email routing should be restricted to the University’s
network and only official and verifiable NSCAD email addresses.
As such, NSCAD email should not be forwarded automatically to
non-NSCAD addresses.
The University commits to exercising caution in the sending of
private or sensitive information via email. The sending of such
communications to students via unverifiable “free” accounts such
as Hotmail, Yahoo or GMail is fraught with security issues and will
be discontinued.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL USERS:
• Use of NSCAD email addresses fall under the policy for
Acceptable Use of University Computing Resources.
• Students are expected to monitor and retrieve any mail and
email issued to them by the University on a frequent and consistent
basis.
• As stated in the Acceptable Use of University Computing
Resource policy, users are prohibited from using NSCAD email
accounts to create, store or transmit material that is in violation of
the Criminal Code of Canada or any federal, provincial or municipal
laws regulating such use, including copyright legislation.

• NSCAD email addresses fall under the University’s Policy on
Discrimination and Harassment.
Postal Addresses and Electronic Mail Accounts
Students are responsible for maintaining and advising the
University (through the Office of Student and Academic Services)
of a current and valid postal address and phone number. Failure to
do so may result in the subsequent loss or misdirection of important
notices.
STUDENT SERVICES AND
RESOURCES
ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SERVICES
The Office of Student and Academic Services, in addition to
providing registration services, addresses a wide range of student
issues, including admission to NSCAD, academic and personal advising,
disability services, off campus and international programs
of study, financial aid and scholarship awards, health and personal
development, housing, and international student services. In addressing
the needs of students, the Office provides personal counselling,
financial advising and assistance, professional referrals
(e.g. psychological, legal, medical), international student advising,
housing assistance, and career exploration resources.
The Office provides information on the programs at NSCAD to
interested individuals and those considering applying to NSCAD.
The Office also assists students in establishing their educational
goals within the disciplines offered by NSCAD and in investigating
further study options through Off Campus Study and Exchange
Study. The Office also provides resources on a broad range of
topics including national and international scholarships, internships,
apprenticeships, and travel. Students are encouraged to
visit the Office to discuss either their educational goals or other
student concerns that arise during studies at NSCAD.
Other services provided by the Office are as follows:
AWARDS AND FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid
The Director of Financial Aid and Student Counselling assists
registered students and prospective students in their efforts to
secure sufficient funds to finance their education through the
resources of provincial student assistance offices, NSCAD’s financial
assistance program, and other outside agencies. If students
require advice in regard to financial matters, they should consult
the Director.
Student Loans and Grants
NSCAD assumes that all Canadian students and permanent
residents unable to meet their educational costs from independent
resources will take advantage of the Canada Student Loan
Program. Individuals eligible for consideration under the program
include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected
persons.
Students may apply for both full-time and part-time loans. Only
students enrolled in degree programs can be funded through
the Canada Student Loan Program. Depending on need, a student
can borrow up to a maximum of $210.00 for each week of
full-time study. Provincial assistance is also available, as well as
Canada and provincial grants programs (where the latter exist)
and other government-sponsored scholarships or bursaries.
Eligibility guidelines for the supplementary programs are established
individually by each province, and are included with Canada
Student Loan application materials.
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Students may obtain further information, application forms and
instructions with regard to Canada Student Loans and provincial
assistance programs from the departments of education in the
provinces where they live or at www.canlearn.ca.
Students should apply for Canada Student Loan and provincial
loan assistance at least three months before they expect to begin
study at NSCAD.
American students unable to meet their educational costs from independent
resources are similarly expected to take advantage of
Federal or State Guaranteed Loans for which NSCAD is an eligible
institution. Information concerning these loans and applications
may be obtained through any major bank in the student’s home
area. Prospective students from the United States and abroad
should be certain to verify that whatever private and/or public
financial support they receive may be used for attendance at a
Canadian university. Students should fill out a FAFSA and obtain
the SAR before leaving the US. They should bring Stafford application
documents with them when they enter Canada in order to
avoid delays in receiving the loan.
University Financial Aid Program
Under the terms of the NSCAD financial aid program, full-time
students who have difficulty meeting their educational expenses
may be considered for limited assistance. Such aid is granted
solely on the basis of need and only to those students who
have exhausted all other possible sources of financial assistance
including student loans. NSCAD determines a student’s need by
comparing estimated total income to estimated total expenditures
during the semester for which she or he is applying. If legitimate
educational expenses appear to be greater than total income
from all sources, then NSCAD may provide limited financial help.
University financial aid may include materials grants, work study
or emergency assistance. Interim short-term loans are available
to students facing emergency situations who can verify forthcoming
funds. Travel subsidies are also available to assist with the
expenses of Off Campus/Exchange study, class trips and travel
related to graduate research. Application dates are posted at the
beginning of each semester.
Applications for financial aid, as well as more detailed information
on the program may be obtained from the Office of Student and
Academic Services.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Scholarship and bursary awards acknowledge the high achievements
and special promise of NSCAD students. They are primarily
available to full-time students who must register for and maintain
full-time status during the semester in which the award is given.
Most of the scholarships and bursaries are awarded as a credit
toward the student’s tuition due at registration.
For entrance scholarships, all eligible applicants who submit a
completed application for admission by the posted deadline are
reviewed for scholarship automatically as part of the regular
admissions process. No additional application for scholarship is
required. Entrance scholarships are limited, but are offered to new
students in Foundation and graduate studies. Entrance scholarships
are not awarded to transfer students. Undergraduate Studies
at NSCAD University offers four-year undergraduate programs
leading to the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, and the
Bachelor of Design.
BLACK & FIRST NATIONS STUDENT ADVISOR
NSCAD students of African or Native ancestry are encouraged
to visit the offices of the Black Student Advisor or the Native
Education Counselling Unit at Dalhousie University. In this way
they can participate with other students, both Canadian and
International, of African or Native ancestry, in the various programs,
organizations and cultural celebrations held during the
academic year.

COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
During their enrolment at NSCAD, students may need assistance
to work through problems or issues that relate to their personal
growth and development and to their participation in the NSCAD
community. The Director of Financial Aid and Student Counselling
is available for consultation in regard to such matters, which might
include personal, social, or academic concerns. When necessary,
appropriate referrals to professional services will be made.
Students experiencing concerns that may affect their involvement
at NSCAD are encouraged to take advantage of this service, which
is both informal and confidential.
Professional psychological counselling is available at no charge
to NSCAD students through the Dalhousie University Counselling
Services Centre, which is located in the Dalhousie University
Student Union Building. The Centre offers the following services:
• short-term programs for personal and academic development
(e.g. study skills, social confidence and self-esteem workshops,
exam skills, etc.)
• individual counselling
• career counselling and career development services
Participation in any of the above is voluntary and confidential.
A brochure describing in detail the range of counselling and
psychological services offered through the Dalhousie Counselling
Services Centre is available through the NSCAD Office of Student
and Academic Services or individuals may visit the website at
www.counsellingservices.dal.ca. Students may arrange to take part
in programs offered by the Centre or may make appointments to
see a counsellor through NSCAD or by personally contacting the
Centre at 494-2081.
HEALTH SERVICES
Students seeking medical care are welcome to use the services
listed below. A list of physicians accepting new patients can be
found at the following website: http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/physicians/physicians.asp
Saint Mary’s University Student Health Services
NSCAD Students are encouraged to access student centred health
services at St. Mary’s University. Room 431, 4th Floor, Student
Services Building, 923 Robie Street, Halifax, NS.
SMU Student Health Services will do everything possible to keep
students healthy, to be supportive and to treat illness and injuries
quickly so that class absences can be kept to a minimum.
Education, including knowledge of current health issues, testing
and counseling are available at Student Health Services to help
students reach their optimum potential. Call 420-5611 to book an
appointment. For emergencies, Jane Collins, the Nurse Manager
can be reached at 471-8129.
In addition, students seeking medical care are welcome to use
the services listed below. Listings of dentists, doctors, psychologists
and therapists can be found in the yellow pages of the local
telephone book.
MEDICAL CLINICS
Atlantic Medical Clinic
Halifax Shopping Centre, Halifax, NS
902-455-4333
Clayton Park Medical Clinic
278 Lacewood Drive, Halifax
902-445-9600
Monday-Friday 9am-8:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm
Dartmouth Medical Centre
44-46 Portland Street, Royal Bank Building, Dartmouth
902-465-4530
Monday through Friday 9am-8pm, weekends 9am-5pm
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Family Practice Associates
Gladstone Professional Centre
6155 North Street, Halifax
902-453-3511
Halifax Sexual Health Center
Formerly Planned Parenthood Metro Clinic
6009 Quinpool Road, Suite 201, Halifax
902-455-9656 www.halifaxsexualhealth.ca
Hours: Mon/Wed/Friday 8:30am –12 and 1-4pm
Tues/Thurs 8:30 – 12 and 1-7:30pm
*For sexual and reproductive health only. Free, anonymous HIV
testing.
IWK Women’s Health Program
5850/5980 University Avenue, Halifax
902-470-6775
Call for various clinic locations.
King Medical Centre
380 Portland Street, Dartmouth
902-463-1525. Appointments only.
Lacewood Medical Centre
203-362 Lacewood Dr., Halifax, NS
902-445-9400
North End Community Health Centre
2165 Gottingen Street, Halifax
902-420-0303
*only patients from neighboring area.
Public Gardens Medical Clinic
Lord Nelson Place
5675 Spring Garden Road, Halifax
902-425-5440 Appointments Monday through Friday 9am –
5pm
Walk in available Monday through Friday 5pm -9pm, Saturday
8am-12pm, and Sunday 1-4pm
South End Family Practice
Fenwick Professional Centre, 211-5595 Fenwick St
902-423-3323
Spryfield Family Medicine Centre
Dr. Jean Kabongo
315 Herring Cove Rd.
902-479-0025
Spryfield Sobey’s Walk-in Clinic
Dr. Souhaila Hammond
279 Herring Cove Rd.
902-477-0628
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Dalhousie Counselling and Psychological Services
4th Floor, Student Union Building
Dalhousie University
6136 University Ave
Halifax, NS
494-2081

STUDENT HEALTH PLAN
Full-time Canadian students are automatically enrolled in and
charged for the NSCAD Student Health Plan. Further details are
available below or from the Student Union Office at (902) 494-
8127.
The Student Union of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
and the Canadian Federation of Students have arranged to provide
an affordable extended health insurance plan to all full-time
Canadian students that enables students to maintain a basic
level of health while enrolled at NSCAD and ensures that medical
emergencies do not jeopardize the timely completion of a student’s
program of study. Enrolment in the plan is mandatory for all
full-time Canadian students. The plan provides extended health
insurance that supplements provincial health care plans. Inquiries
should be addressed to the Student Union of the Nova Scotia
College of Art and Design (NSCAD University) at (902) 494-8127.
All full-time Canadian students are required to purchase the
SUNSCAD Student Health Plan for the full year at the time of
registration for their first period of study of the academic year; the
fee for this health plan is automatically collected along with the
tuition fee. Any student who wishes to seek exemption from this
plan on the basis of other extended coverage must first pay the
plan fee and then seek reimbursement from the Student Union.
Note: Students can only opt-out during their first term at
NSCAD. The deadline for opting out of the health plan, if a student
can document other supplemental health coverage, is the
last day of the first calendar month from the first day of classes
each semester.
Students beginning their studies in January who are seeking this
exemption must complete the opt-out requirement at www.greenshield.ca,
click on student center, click on NSCAD University, click
on opt-out. This must be done by January 31st. Opting out after
this date is not permitted. An unpaid fee will appear as a debt
on a student’s account. This fee is non-refundable if the student
withdraws from NSCAD, but coverage remains in effect for the full
period (calendar year) for which the coverage was purchased.
MSI (Nova Scotia Medical Services Insurance) Coverage
International students who remain in Canada for 12 months + 1
day and have not left the country for more than 31 consecutive
days will become eligible for MSI (Nova Scotia Medical Services
Insurance) and will no longer be covered by the International
Health Insurance Plan offered by Travel Insurance Coordinators,
whether or not they apply for MSI coverage. Eligible students
are advised to apply for MSI as soon as possible. International
students who are eligible for MSI will be charged for the extended
health coverage administered by the Student Union of NSCAD.
(See Health Insurance for International Student following)
STUDENT ID CARDS
Students registered at NSCAD are each provided with a photo ID
card. New students should obtain this ID card when first entering
NSCAD. This card enables students to access certain facilities
after hours and on weekends, and to borrow books from the
NSCAD library and from the Novanet system of libraries. ID Cards
must be revalidated with a sticker each semester. Please visit
the Office of Student and Academic Services (2nd floor, Granville
Campus) to obtain your ID card and have it validated.
ID CARDS must be used for:
• U-Pass
• Access to NSCAD Library Services
• After-Hours and Weekend Campus Access
• Access to Photography and Multimedia equipment
• NSCAD Art Supply Store credit, chargeable to your account
• Access to local university libraries such as Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s
and King’s College (with library barcode validation)
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• Access to Student Discounts at local businesses in the Halifax
Area
Validating Student ID Cards
Student ID cards must be revalidated each semester that the
student is registered at NSCAD and should be in the student’s
possession at all times when s/he is on campus. Students should
expect to present their ID cards to security officers after hours
and on weekends, and to the Office of Student and Academic
Services when making appointments or requesting documentation.
Stickers to update the validation of Student ID cards each
semester are provided by the Office of Student and Academic
Services.
There is no initial charge for a Student ID card. There is a $10.00
charge for its replacement.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students from the United States and abroad should realize that
they must meet specific obligations in regard to their presence in
Canada.
Permit to Study
If their period of study will be longer than four months or if the
student wants to work on campus while studying, a Permit to
Study in Canada must be obtained. This document is issued
through the Canadian Consulate in the student’s home country. An
International Student must present a copy of the permit to study
must be presented to the Office and Student and Academic
Services before a student will be permitted to attend classes.
In order to obtain a permit to study, a student must submit the
following items to the nearest Canadian Consulate:
1. A passport, birth certificate, or other identification that identifies
you as a citizen of your native country.
2. The original letter of acceptance.
3. Satisfactory evidence of sufficient funds for the period of study
in Canada. This proof may be a notarized statement of parents’
willingness to financially support the student’s stay in Canada
along with a notarized bank statement certifying their resources,
a statement of a Federally or State Guaranteed loan, or any other
documentation that proves sufficient funds to finance the period
of study in Canada. Some countries may not allow an individual
to take sufficient funds out of the country for her/his maintenance
in Canada. A student from one of these countries must find a
sponsor before being issued a student permit. NSCAD does not
sponsor students, and does not maintain a list of sponsors.
Students from countries other than the United States may be
requested to submit additional items (e.g. health examination,
photographs, evidence of English proficiency) in order to obtain
a student permit. It is recommended that such students contact
the nearest Canadian Consulate when they begin their admissions
process to ascertain these requirements. Should international
students encounter problems with immigration once they are in
Canada, they should contact the Office of Student and Academic
Services immediately.
Other Required Documentation
For detailed information on student authorizations (permit
to study) and other documentation required by individuals to
enter Canada to study, prospective students should consult the
Canadian government website at http://www.cic.gc.ca
Students who may be younger than 19 years old when entering
Canada to study should consult their local consulate regarding the
documentation necessary to establish legal guardianship while
in Canada until such time as they reach the age of 19 years old.
NSCAD cannot act as a legal guardian for a student.

Enrolment at NSCAD University
Additional information in regard to international student enrolment
is provided as a regular part of the admissions and registration
processes. Non-Canadian students should note that NSCAD
is required to charge a differential tuition fee for all International
students.
International Student Status Change
An International student who has recently changed status to a
Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant)
and wishes to be exempt from paying the International Student
Differential Fee is required to present proof of the change in status
to the Registrar at least one month prior to the beginning of
classes. Changes in fee status are not retroactive.
Health Insurance for International Students
All International students (including Exchange students) must
purchase NSCAD’s comprehensive health insurance plan through
Travel Insurance Coordinators before being allowed to register at
NSCAD. Please see the Academic Fee Schedule on the NSCAD
website for exact costs.
International students must provide the TIC application form and
payment to the Director of Financial Aid and Student Counselling
before the beginning of classes. Registrations for International
students will be considered conditional until the mandatory health
insurance is approved by the University. Such registrations will be
cancelled if health insurance requirements are not met by the time
classes begin.
International Exchange Students
All students (including Exchange students), are required to
purchase NSCAD’s Student Health Plan to be considered to have
adequate coverage for Canadian medical services. NSCAD will
send students information on this program, which they are required
to purchase in order to register at NSCAD. No exemptions
will be considered. Please see the earlier section in this document
regarding Mandatory Health Insurance for International Students.
NSCAD will send students information on this program, which
they are required to purchase by September 3 in order to register
at NSCAD. No exemptions will be considered. Please see
the earlier section in this document regarding Mandatory Health
Insurance for International Students.
STUDENT EMAIL
A NSCAD Student email account is given to all NSCAD students
who register. Students are expected to check this account regularly
for important notices and announcements. Information regarding
the Email Communication Policy and the Acceptable Use
Policy – University Computing are available on the website.
THE STUDENT UNION (SUNSCAD)
All NSCAD students, full and part-time, undergraduate and graduate,
are members of the Student Union of the Nova Scotia College
of Art and Design, Local 7 of the Canadian Federation of Students.
The elected student council performs the following functions on
behalf of the students of NSCAD:
• promotes and defends the common interests of students
• serves as a vehicle of communication between students and the
administration
• represents students on a provincial and national level
• supports students’ initiatives and events; and
• coordinates those further activities that are conducive to the
above-named purposes
The SUNSCAD council is made up of two bodies: the Executive
and the Council. The Executive is responsible for the operation of
the Union; representing the needs of the students’ on many governing
bodies and committees of the university, and represents
the NSCAD student community on the provincial and national
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bodies of the Canadian Federation of Students. Councilors
represent different groups in the institution and act as a liaison
between the Union and the University to promote effective communication.
Departmental Representatives provide liaison between the Union
and each university department and promote effective communication
between these two groups. SUNSCAD also has under its
jurisdiction several constituency groups that represent the special
interests of particular groups within NSCAD. NSCAD collects the
Student Union Fee with the semester tuition payment.
Student Handbook
The Student Union of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
(SUNSCAD) publishes a student handbook that is a descriptive
guide to NSCAD and to the metropolitan area. The handbook is
made available to new students in the Fall semester and can be
picked up in the SUNSCAD office.
UPass/ Bus Pass
The NSCAD U-Pass is a special student transit pass. The U-Pass
allows eligible students to unlimited use of Metro Transit Buses,
Ferry, and Access-A-Bus. U-Passes are not valid for use of the
Community Transit service. U-Passes shall be valid for Metro
Link services with payment of the Metro Link fare premium each
time Metro Link is used. The U-Pass will be valid from September
through April and is available in the student union (SUNSCAD) office
to full time students.

FEES AND TUITION
The Office of Financial Services at NSCAD determines, charges,
and collects all student-related fees and expenses.
4th Floor
5163 Duke Street
NSCAD University
Halifax, NS B3J 3J6
Phone: (902) 494-8222
Fax: (902) 429-4925
E-Mail: studentaccounts@nscad.ca
All NSCAD students pay their tuition and other academic and miscellaneous
fees through the Office of Financial Services.
NSCAD students applying for Canada Student Loans and provincial
student loans must have the loans made out to NSCAD
University as the official Institution of Record.
TUITION PAYMENTS AND WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES
Students are responsible for keeping their accounts current, and
should check on their account status regularly by contacting
Student Accounts at the Office of Financial Services (studentaccounts@nscad.ca).
Students are required to pay all required fees
in full each semester by the dates due: September 30 / January
31 / May 31.
It is the student’s responsibility to comply with the financial
regulations and payment schedules of NSCAD. Registration
is regarded as incomplete until all fees have been paid in full.
Failure to comply with these regulations may result in cancellation
of enrolment at NSCAD.
SCHEDULE OF TUITION PAYMENT AND REMOVAL FROM
CLASSES
Removal from Classes for Non-Payment of Fees
All outstanding fees must be paid in full each semester by the
dates due: September 30 / January 31 / May 31. Clearance
arrangements may be made through Student Accounts at the
Office of Financial Services.
July 31: Students with outstanding balances up to and including
the Summer 2011 semester will be removed from Fall 2011
and Winter 2012 classes for non-payment. Reinstatment and
registration after payment of fees will mean the loss of any
registration priority.
November 15: Students with outstanding balances up to the
and including the Fall 2011 semester will be removed from
Winter 2012 classes for non-payment. Reinstatment and registration
after payment of fees will mean the loss of any registration
priority.
March 1: All outstanding fees must be paid for students to be
eligible to register for future terms.
Late Payment Interest Fee
Interest of 12% will begin accruing on all outstanding accounts
30 days following the final due date for semester fees (the
final business day of the month in which the semester begins):
September 30 / January 31 / May 31.
Canada Student Loans
Students planning to pay by Canada Student Loan should apply
to their province in April or May so that funds will be available
by the time payment is required. The University will deduct
fees/charges from the loan at the time of endorsement. The
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Late Payment Interest Fee will apply to students whose loans
are negoatiated after October 1 (Fall Semester); February 1
(Winter Semester); June 1 (Summer Semester).
Students taking courses at other Universities on a Letter of
Permission are expected to pay fees directly to the other institution.
Students should factor in these additional tuition and
fee payments when applying for student loans.
Refund Schedule
Please visit www.NSCAD.ca to view the refund schedule under
Financial Dates. Financial Dates are different from Academic
Dates.
VISITING AND NON-DEGREE STUDENTS
Deposit: $100 per semester
In order to register for any Semester, a $100 deposit (nonrefundable
once classes begin) will be required at the time of
registration. All financial arrangements must be approved by
Student Accounts. Questions regarding such arrangements
should be directed to that office, at (902) 494-8222.
BUS PASS REFUNDS (UPASS)
Bus Pass (UPass) refunds are coordinated through the
SUNSCAD office: 494-8132
HEALTH PLAN REFUNDS / OPT OUT
Health Plan refund requests must be submitted online (www.
greenshield.ca) by the end of the month in which the semster
begins. Further inquiries should be directed to the SUNSCAD
office: 494-8132
LETTER OF PERMISSION TUITION FEES
Students taking courses at other Universities on a Letter of
Permission are expected to pay fees directly to the other institution.
Students should factor in these additional tuition and fee
payments when applying for student loans.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
• On-Line Banking at most Canadian institutions using the student’s
ID number as the account number
• Cheque (current dated) from a Canadian financial institution
made payable to NSCAD
• Bank or Postal Money Order in Canadian funds payable to
NSCAD
• Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard)
• Interac (in person only)
• Copy of Student Loan document
FEES AND CHARGES
** SEE NSCAD WEBSITE FOR FEE UPDATES
IMPLEMENTED AFTER THIS DOCUMENT WAS PRINTED **
Late Registration Fee: $50.00
To be levied upon returning students who register for the next
term following each Registration Priority Period*. Registration
Priority dates will be available on the NSCAD website under
Current Students, and through the Office of Student and
Academic Services. The fee will be levied immediately following
the last working day of the month in which the session starts. The
Fee will be levied on both Fall and Winter semesters.
* Registration Priority periods are designated periods each year
when NSCAD degree and studio certificate students can submit
course registration requests and have their requests prioritized.
For Fall and Winter registration, the Registration Priority period is
the same.

Late Payment Fee: $50.00
To be levied upon students for late payment of outstanding fees
immediately following the tuition due dates: September 30 /
January 31 / May 31 / July 31.
Re-Entry Fee: $30.00
Charge to be levied upon students re-entering after an absence of
two or more semesters. The fee will be activated upon submission
of a Re-Entry form (available on the NSCAD website) requesting
return to active status.
Transcripts:
• Unofficial $5.00
• Official: $10.00
• Rush (official or unofficial) $20.00 (Less than 24 hours, staff
availability permitting)
Other Charges and Fees
(Non-refundable) that do not apply toward tuition
• Courier Fee: Charge of courier plus $5.00 administrative fee
• Duplicate Tax Receipt: $5.00
• Replacement ID card: $10.00
• NSF cheques returned by bank: $20.00
• Late Payment: Interest of 12% will begin accruing on all outstanding
accounts 30 days following the final due date for
semester fees (the final business day of the month in which the
semester begins): September 30 / January 31 / May 31
• PLAR [Prior Learning] Assessment: $75 per 3 credits
• CARD ACCESS FEE: $15 non-refundable (one-time fee unless
replacement required)
COURSE MATERIAL FEES
Students are expected to provide materials for their classes. In
most cases, these materials can be purchased from the NSCAD
Supply Store. However, in some cases, due to the nature of the
materials and the economy of bulk purchasing, materials will
be purchased by NSCAD and made available to students from
the department or instructor. Students registered in courses
for which such bulk purchasing is done will be required to pay a
Materials Fee. In such cases, the amount of the Materials Fee will
be published in the course outline distributed at the first class
meeting, and the amount will be automatically charged to the
student’s account.
• No refunds will be issued after the first day of the semester in
which the material fee was charged without the instructor’s
signature on a MATERIAL FEE REFUND FORM.
• All requests for refunds after the last day of the semester in
which the fee was charged will receive 50% refund with a
completed MATERIAL FEE REFUND FORM.
• No refund will be issued after one year following the last day of
the current semester of enrolment.
WITHDRAWAL
See the Academic and University Regulations section of this calendar.
Note that financial withdrawal dates are NOT the same as
academic withdrawal dates. All academic and financial dates are
available on the NSCAD website.
SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT
NSCAD offers a 40% discount on tuition to senior citizens (60+)
enrolled in undergraduate courses.
TUITION FEES
Current fees are available a t www.nscad.ca. Fees for the coming
academic year are posted on the website as soon as they are
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available. Please use the current posted fees as a guide to your
financial planning, and check in July for 2011-2012 updates.
Estimated Additional Expenses
The following budget itemizes typical expenses encountered by
single students living away from home while attending NSCAD.
The figures represent estimates and are reported to provincial
student aid offices as such. All students are advised to plan for the
expenditure of the amounts indicated unless they have reason to
believe that other amounts are more appropriate.
1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTERS
Room and Board $3,650.00 $7,300.00
Supplies $1,250.00 $2,500.00
Misc. (clothing, recreation,
personal)
$600.00 $ 1,200.00
Local Bus Travel $204.00 $408.00
Total $5,704.00 $11,408.00
SCHOOL OF EXTENDED STUDIES
The School of Extended Studies has a long and distinguished
history of offering a diversity of non-credit courses and programming
to the public. Each semester, the School offers more than 80
non-credit and audit courses for adults, youth and professionals;
serving as a conduit for the broader community to access quality
art and design courses that personally enrich and offer professional
development opportunities for our students.
Extended Studies courses range from one-day to ten-weeks in
length, course descriptions and current offerings are available
online. The School also offers customized training and tutoring for
individuals, groups, and organizations to meet the unique needs
of our students. Our certificate programs are suited for professional
development in the areas of Design, Photography, and
Community-Based Arts Practice.
Courses offered through the School of Extended Studies do not
have admission requirements; however, some courses will have
pre-requisites. Many of our course offerings are suitable for those
building a portfolio for university admission.
As part of our broadened mandate, the School offers satellite
programming in communities across Nova Scotia and manages
Community Service Learning opportunities for NSCAD students,
NSCAD’s Community Studio Residency programs and, the Public
Lecture Series.
Explore your inner landscape through the courses offered in the
School of Extended Studies.
http://nscad.ca/en/home/academicprograms/extendedstudies

OFF CAMPUS STUDY AND
EXCHANGE
OFF CAMPUS STUDY
The Off Campus Study Program at NSCAD University enables
students to pursue study away from NSCAD under two circumstances:
Independent Off Campus Study allows students to devise individual
plans of study within Canada or abroad while registered
for courses listed in NSCAD calendar.
Exchange Study allows students to continue study at one of
a number of institutions around the world with whom NSCAD
participates in an exchange agreement.
The following are general requirements that apply to the Off
Campus Study Program:
• a student must be registered at NSCAD and in good academic
standing at the time of application for Off Campus Study
• a student must have completed a minimum of sixty (60) credits
and have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average
of 3.0 in order to participate in Off Campus Study
• a student applying for Exchange study must have completed 9
credits of liberal arts courses, including 6 credits of art history
for BFA students
• a student applying for Independent Off Campus Study must
have completed the prerequisites in those courses for which s/he
is registered while away from NSCAD
Transfer students may apply for Off Campus Study after the
completion of two full-time semesters at NSCAD, in addition to
meeting the above-noted requirements. NSCAD’s Residency
Requirement will apply and may limit participation in Off Campus
Study for some transfer students.
Approval for Off Campus Study is determined by the following:
For Independent Off Campus Study, in addition to meeting all
eligibility requirements for off campus study, a student must meet
the following additional requirements:
1. Submit an Independent Off Campus Study Proposal form for
each course in which the student will register during the off campus
semester
2. Receive signed approval from the faculty supervisor, the appropriate
division Chair, and the Director of Admissions and
Enrolment Services (Co-ordinator of Off Campus Programs)
Faculty supervisors must be chosen from regular full-time faculty
with whom the student has studied previously, or in exceptional
circumstances, with a regular full-time faculty member who is
familiar with the student’s work.
EXCHANGE STUDY
For Exchange Study, in addition to meeting all eligibility requirements
for off campus study, a student must meet the following
additional requirements:
1. Submit an appropriate proposal for exchange study
2. Have two supportive forms of recommendation submitted on
her/his behalf from faculty in her/his principal area of study with
whom s/he has developed a working rapport within 12 months
preceding the beginning of the proposed exchange semester
3. Submit a portfolio of recent work relevant to the exchange
proposal
A student who participates in Off Campus Study is required to
return to NSCAD and to register for at least one semester during
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which s/he will give a public presentation and submit a two-page
typed summary. Credit will not be awarded for Off Campus Study
until these requirements have been met.
NOTE:
• for Independent Off Campus Study, the supervising faculty member
will award a grade
• For Exchange Study, credit will be awarded once a transcript
indicating successful completion of the exchange semester has
been received from the host institution. The credits will not be
calculated into the student’s grade point average.
• Tuition and fees are paid to NSCAD and must be paid before
a student will be permitted to register at a host institution for
Exchange Study.
• Credits gained in Off Campus Study are considered non-resident
credits.
The Office of Student and Academic Services organizes and coordinates
the Off Campus Study Program and assists students with
application procedures, financial planning, and visa requirements.
The student is responsible for arranging travel and accommodations.
The Office keeps a set of calendars for institutions with
which NSCAD has exchange agreements and reports written by
previous off campus study students.
Exchange and Off Campus Study Application Deadlines
Fall February 15
Winter October 15
Summer study will be considered on a case by case basis only.
Please inquire well in advance of the summer semester to see
what may be possible.
Students should consult the Office of Student and Academic
Services four to sixteen months in advance of their planned off
campus semester.
Semester Credits for an Exchange Semester
Students will be granted the semester total of the completed
credits indicated on the host institution’s transcript. The total
semester credits must conform to the NSCAD’s semester system
and will be adjusted where necessary. The credits will be awarded
as transfer credits and will not be calculated into the student’s
Grade Point Average. In no case will more than 15 credits be
awarded for a semester of exchange study.
While planning their semester of Exchange Study, students
should:
• make themselves aware of the credit system of the host institution
• consult with NSCAD’s Registrar before departure to ensure that
the credits they require for their program will be met by their
enrolment at the host institution
All students on Exchange Study are required to document their
registration at the host institution by forwarding a copy of their
registration to NSCAD’s Registrar.
Institutions within the Exchange Program
Exchange Study allows students to continue their studies for a
semester at one of these participating institutions:
The Canadian Art Colleges Consortium
• Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
• Emily Carr Institute, Vancouver, BC
• Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, ON
North America
• Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

• Art Institute of Boston, Boston, MA
• Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
• Art Institute of Southern California, Laguna Beach, California
• Atlanta College of Art, Atlanta, GA
• California College of Arts and Crafts, San Francisco, CA
• Centre of Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
• Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
• Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
• Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, NYC,
NY
• Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington, DC
• Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC,NY
• Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO
• Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Old Lyme, CT
• Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
• Maryland Institute, College of Art, Baltimore, MD
• Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA
• Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN
• Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Milwaukee, WI
• Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN
• Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
• Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
• New York Studio Program, NYC, NY
• Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, OR
• Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA
• Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR
• Parsons School of Design, NYC, NY
• Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NYC, NY
• Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
• Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL
• San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA
• School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
• School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
• School of Fine and Performing Arts, SUNY at New Paltz, NY
• Universidad LaSalle, Mexico City, Mexico
• University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
• University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, MA
• Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mexico
• University of Michigan, School of Art and Design, Ann Arbor, MI
In addition, independent exchange agreements exist between
NSCAD and the following institutions:
• Ar.Co. Centro de Arte e Comunicacao Visual, Lisbon, Portugal
• Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, University of Central
England, Birmingham, UK
• Canberra School of Art (Australian National University),
Canberra, Australia
• College of Art, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, Scotland
• Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts, Paris, France
• Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, Scotland
• Fachhochschule Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
• Fachhochschule Manneheim, Manneheim, Germany
• Fachhochschule Pforzheim, Hochschule fur Gestaltung,
Technik und Wirtschaft, Pforzheim, Germany
• Fachhochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd Hochschule für
Gestaltung, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
• Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
• Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, Jiangxi Province, China
• Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea
• Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Berlin, Germany
• Kyoto City University of the Arts, Kyoto, Japan
• National College of Art and Design, Dublin
• Oslo National College of the arts, Oslo, Norway
• Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, London
• Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney, Sydney,
Australia
• University of Canterbury, School of Fine Arts, Christchurch,
New Zealand
• University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
• University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
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• University of Ulsan, Ulsan, Korea
• Wimbledon School of Art, England
Financial Considerations for Off Campus Study
Financial aid for students participating in full-time Off Campus
study is available from the Effie May Ross Scholarship Fund, the
Billy Peters Memorial Fund, the William Souter Memorial Fund,
the Pattie Snow-Parker Memorial Fund, the Leroy and Marguerite
Zwicker Fund and the Roloff Benny Photography Scholarship
Fund. The Office of Student and Academic Services administers
applications for these funds.
Students expecting to apply for financial assistance through
the Canada Study Loan Program or the Quebec Student Loan
Program or other provincial loan programs during their period of
off campus study should consult the Director of Financial Aid and
Student Counselling prior to making a loan application. Some
provincial loan agencies recognize exceptional expenses for such
programs of study. Other provincial loan agencies will not provide
financial assistance to students pursuing programs outside
Canada.
Students may wish to consult the Student Union Office about
opt-out eligibility during their exchange semester. Contact (902)
494-8127.
Courses at Local Institutions (Letter of Permission)
See section on Letters of Permission
WORLD TRAVEL PROGRAM
The World Travel Program offers students a unique opportunity
to study some of the world’s most important works of art within
the context of their original cultural settings, providing an
incomparable hands-on learning experience. During the World
Travel Program, students may register for the courses World
Travel Studio Project or World Travel Research Project, which
will allow them to gain university credit while participating in an
organized tour of a specific area of the world. Students will study
the visual arts on-site in major cultural centres and can gain either
studio credit or liberal art credit, or both, for this period of study.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Admission to NSCAD University is based on evidence of reasonable
maturity, interest in working within the programs of the
university, and ability to benefit from the offerings of the university
as determined by the Admissions Committee. In making
a determination on admission to the university, the Admissions
Committee will consider pertinent material that an applicant
wishes to submit in addition to those required materials listed in
this document. The Admissions Committee is the sole judge of
decisions regarding admission.
The university offers full-time programs of study during each
of three semesters beginning in September, January and May.
Successful fist-year applicants who study full-time may begin
the Foundation Program in September and a limited number of
spaces are available for students who wish to begin in January.
Accepted Advanced Standing applicants may begin studies in
either the September or January semester. Students may continue
their studies during the summer semester. Applicants should note
the following application deadlines by which dates all application
materials must be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply
early.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
September Entry
Foundation Program:
• March 1
Advanced Standing:
• February 1
(Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis,
but no later than June 1)
January Entry
Advanced Standing (limited): October 1
Foundation Program (limited): October 1
(NSCAD works on an academic year registration system. If
you wish to begin studies in January, it is best to apply by the
September entry deadline of February 1.)
Applicants should note that if any of the above dates falls on a
weekend or holiday, the deadline is considered to be the next business
day after the date noted here.
English Language Requirement
Applicants whose language of instruction either in high school or
at the post-secondary level is not in English must submit a test of
English as a second language. International applicants for whom
English is a second language must submit evidence of their ability
to carry on studies in English. This evidence must be provided
through one of the following:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ): 575 (paper),
233 (computer), or 90–91 (internet) [NSCAD’s TOEFL institution
code: 3265]
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS ): 6.5
• Michigan Examination (MELAB): 80
• CanTEST (Saint Mary’s University): 4.5
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): 70
These test results must be sent directly from the testing service to
NSCAD University, Admissions Office, to be considered valid. No
offer of admission will be made until such scores are received. The
East Coast School of Languages (ECSL) in Halifax has partnered
with NSCAD to provide training in English as a second language
(ESL) and University Achievement Program (UAP). Applicants
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may be conditionally accepted to NSCAD degree programs pending
successful completion of UAP at ECSL .
Students who successfully complete UAP at ECSL do not have
to submit a test of English as a second language to NSCAD for
admission to the university.
East Coast School of Languages
1526 Dresden Row
Halifax NS B3J 3K3
902 491 1526 TEL
ecslcanada.com
Those who successfully complete the following programs will be
granted full admission to NSCAD without submitting results from
one of the above-listed tests:
• East Coast School of Languages’ (ECSL) University
Achievement Program
• Apex Language and Career College’s (ALCC) Academic
Preparation Program
• Canadian Language Learning College’s (CLLC) Academic
English Program
• International Language Institute’s (ILI) University Preparatory
English Program
APPLICATION CATEGORIES
Four application categories are described below. Please apply for
the correct category. If you have any questions, please contact
Admissions at (902) 494 – 8129, 1 888 444- 5989 (toll free) or
admissions@nscad.ca.
1. Foundation
Applicants who have completed, or expect to complete high
school by year end, but have not attended a post-secondary institution
or university should apply to the Foundation Program.
2. Foundation Transfer
Applicants who have attended a post-secondary Institution or university
but have not studied a full year of studio-based visual arts
at the post-sectondary level comparable to NSCAD’s Foundation
Program should apply to the Foundation Program. Prior studies
will be evaluated for transfer credit.
3. Advanced Standing
Applicants who have successfully completed at least equivalent
to that of the university’s Foundation Program at another
post-secondary institution course work should apply under this
category. An applicant who is currently completing the first year
of a visual arts program should apply for Foundation Transfer. The
Admissions Committee will determine if advanced standing is appropriate.
4. Exchange or Visiting
Exchange applicants must be registered at an institution with
which NSCAD has a formal exchange agreement and must apply
through the appropriate official at their home institution.
Applicants should consult the timetable for the semester(s)
during which they wish to enrol normally available on the university’s
website at nscad.ca. Enrolment may be for one semester
or an academic year, typically in the Fall and Winter semesters.
Summer exchange study may be considered on a case-by-case
basis. Exchange applicants should follow the Advanced Standing
application procedures and deadlines.
Students from other universities or degree granting institutions
may apply to take courses at NSCAD for credit at the student’s
home institution under the Visiting Student category. For students
attending Halifax universities, application for individual courses on
a letter of permission may be made directly through the NSCAD
Registrar.
Visiting students from universities outside the Halifax metropolitan
area may apply to take a semester or year of course work at

NSCAD for credit at their home institution. These students must
apply through the normal application procedures, while also
presenting a Letter of Permission from the Registrar, Dean, or
program supervisor of the home institution authorizing a particular
program of study. Such applicants should consult NSCAD’s
Director of Admissions and Enrolment Services regarding their
proposed course selection. The university will make every reasonable
effort to accommodate the course selections of Visiting
Students on a Letter of Permission, but in no case can guarantee a
particular selection.
Exchange applicants must be registered at an institution with
which NSCAD has a formal exchange agreement and must apply
through the appropriate official at their home institution.
Applicants should consult the timetable for the semester(s) during
which they wish to enrol normally available on the university’s
website at nscad.ca.
5. Non-Degree Students
Students who are permitted to enrol in NSCAD credit courses, but
who have not yet been accepted to a NSCAD Degree Program are
Non-Degree. Students may complete up to 30 credits under this
status and may apply these credits to a NSCAD or other Degree
to which they apply and are accepted in the future. To be eligible
to register as a non degree credit student, an individual must
have successfully completed high school or equivalent or qualify
for mature student status and obtain consent to enrol in each
course from the course instructor or responsible Division Chair.
Prospective Non-Degree Students should contact the Admissions
Office to apply or view further application details at www.nscad.
ca.
6. Mature Applicants
A mature applicant is someone who:
• is at least 22 years of age
• has never been enrolled in a full-time postsecondary institution
• has been out of school for three years or longer
• may or may not have graduated from high school
If reasonably possible, mature applicants are required to submit all
official academic records of previous secondary and postsecondary
study. Mature applicants must also request that two letters of
recommendation be submitted on their behalf. Mature applicants
are considered on a case-by-case basis and may not be held to
the exact academic requirements stated in this material. Mature
applicants should apply to the Foundation Program.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND
DOCUMENTATION
1. Application Form
An application form must be filled out completely on both sides,
signed and dated.
2. Admissions Essay
Applicants are asked to state in a brief essay of one typed page
their reasons for wanting to attend NSCAD University. Applicants
should discuss the experiences they bring to the university or the
reasons that have led them to apply. They may also discuss the
skills and information that they hope to gain, and explain their
ideas of what an education from NSCAD can offer and to what
this education might lead.
3. Academic Record/Transcript
An academic record of current and previous studies is required
from all candidates for admission. Students who are currently
enrolled in programs should assure that either the transcript
indicates courses “in progress”, or that they include with their
application a copy of their current course enrolment. Mature applicants
should provide an academic record or GED results if they
are reasonably available.
All transcripts must be official. To be official, a transcript must be
received directly from the issuing institution. Transcripts may be
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faxed by an institution to meet the deadline; however, the original
copies must follow by mail.
HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS
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. An International Baccalaureate Diploma with a
minimum grade of 24 is accepted for admission to NSCAD.
Ontario high school applicants must have completed grade 12
with an overall average of 70% or higher including any combination
of 6 OCA, Grade 12 U (university), or 12 M (university/college)
courses, including a minimum grade of 70% in a Grade 12 U or
OAC English.
Quebec College d’Enseignement General et Professionnel
(CEGEP) applicants must have completed at least one full year of
a Diplome d’études collegiales (DEC) with an overall average of
70% or higher. CEGEP students who have completed a two-year
Diplome d’etudes collegiales (DEC) will be considered for up to
one full year of transfer credit. Quebec Grade 12 applicants must
have an overall average of 70% or higher including a minimum
grade of 70% in Grade 12 English. CEGEP students who have not
had English courses at CEGEP must have received a grade of 70%
or higher in their final year of high school English.
For those individuals studying toward the General Certificate of
Education or the General Certificate of Secondary Education (e.g.
in the United Kingdom, West Indies, Bermuda, East and West
Africa, Hong Kong), the university requires a minimum of two subjects
at the Advanced ‘A’ Level and three subjects at the Ordinary
‘O’ Level, with an overall average of “C” and no subject below a
“D” grade. Two Advanced Standard (AS) Level courses may be
used in place of one Advanced Level course.
POST-SECONDARY APPLICANTS
Applicants who have completed previous postsecondary studies
must submit all records of these studies. Applicants currently
completing course work should submit transcripts covering all
periods of study up to the last completed period. If an applicant
is enroled in course work, but no other final results are available,
s/he may submit interim transcripts that include either mid-term
results or a listing of the courses in which s/he is enrolled.
Applicants who have been dismissed from NSCAD or another
post-secondary institution for academic reasons will not be eligible
for admission to NSCAD for a minimum period of 12 months
from the date of their Academic Dismissal.
4. Letters Of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are strongly recommended for
Foundation Applicants, but NOT required. They are required for:
• applicants who have been out of school for more than three
years.
• mature applicants (as defined under Application Categories)
5. Portfolio
Visual submissions are required for all degree programs.
FOUNDATION PORTFOLIO
The Foundation program is multi-disciplinary in nature and while
applicants may be focused, now, on one specific medium, evidence
of a range of media and approaches should be reflected in
the portfolio. It is vital that all applicants include some examples
of drawing from observation. All applicants must submit a portfolio
documenting original and recent work that must include the
following:

• 20 images (digital files) of work completed that illustrates one’s
material skills and conceptual development of ideas/themes. It
is recommended that an applicant submit 20 images, however
fewer images will be accepted if the portfolio demonstrates a
complete and well rounded submission.
• a sketchbook/journal that was begun at least 3 months prior
to the submission of the application. The sketchbook/journal
may include sketches, plans, drawings from observation,
samples of creative writing, notes/observations made in
response to other works (exhibitions, museums, novels, etc.),
and explorations of mark-making with varied materials; and
should demonstrate a sustained personal involvement in the
exploration of ideas and images. The sketchbook must be
photographed and submitted as digital files to a maximum of
20 images.
ADVANCED STANDING PORTFOLIO
Advanced applicants must submit their work as digital images to
a maximum of 20 images. The work may be of their choice, but
must be recent work. The purpose of the portfolio is to illustrate
clearly to the Admissions Committee that the applicant has
learned specific material and conceptual skills relevant to study at
NSCAD. In particular, show drawing from observation and capacity
with materials relevant to one’s specific prior studies in areas
such as printmaking, painting, textiles, jewellery, film, etc. The
portfolio should also illustrate the current direction of your work
beyond material capacity alone. The Admissions Committee’s goal
in looking at transcripts of prior studies combined with portfolio
is to make an accurate placement of the applicant in the appropriate
level of study at NSCAD. If there is not sufficient work in the
portfolio to make accurate placement, the applicant may be asked
to submit additional work, causing delays in assessment.
VISITING/EXCHANGE PORTFOLIO
Visiting/Exchange applicants should follow the portfolio
guidelines for Advanced Standing and include in your statement, a
list of NSCAD courses in which you would like enrol. Your portfolio
should illustrate competency equivalent to the prerequisites of
your course choices. Local visiting applicants who plan to take
one or two courses may not need to submit a portfolio, but may
need to meet with the instructor to obtain consent.
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION FORMAT
• All work must be clearly labeled with applicant’s name.
• No work should be submitted in its original form; only photographic
documentation (digital files or slides) of work should be
submitted. The only exception may be submission of the sketchbook/
journal as required in Foundation Portfolio. Documenting
such an item can be a challenge, therefore we welcome this
piece in its original form or represented in a series of images/
slides.
• Each digital image file or slide must be identified with
your name and a number that corresponds to a typed list of
works that includes your name at the top and, for each slide:
Title, Dimensions, Media, Date. (eg: 1_firstname_lastname.
jpg – untitled, oil on board, 33”H×20”W, August 2010; 2_firstname_lastmame.mov
– sunshine, digital video, 3 mins, January
2009 3_firstname_lastname.jpg – untitled – plaster, wire,
12”H×12”W×6”D, April 2010)
• Digital image files may be presented on DVD/CD or USB stick
as individual .JPG files, PowerPoint or Acrobat documents are
also acceptable, but discouraged. Keep file sizes small; images
should be no larger than 1024×1024, at a resolution of 72dpi.
• Time-based pieces (video, audio, interactive applications or
film) should be submitted on DVD/CD or USB stick. Works
should not exceed 5 minutes each.
•Submit your work in a format that best represents it. Ensure
that discs and USB sticks are readable on a variety of computers,
check that your photographic documentation is correctly
colour-balanced, in focus and clearly represents the original
work. It is appropriate to submit more than one view of threedimensional
pieces in order to fully illustrate the work. Also,
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in the case of larger works, a separate detail image may be
submitted.
•Design Portfolios should be submitted as a multi-page .PDF
file, however multiple digital images on DVD/CD or USB Stick
are also acceptable
Please follow the instructions above. The Admission Committee
may not be able to review work that does not follow these guidelines.
RETRIEVAL OF PORTFOLIO
Applicants are encouraged to submit portfolios on DVD/CD or
USB stick that they do not need to be returned. For works the
applicant does wish returned, s/he is responsible for their immediate
retrieval after review by the admissions committee. If arrangements
are not made to retrieve the work immediately after its
review, the work will be considered disposable.
For applicants who cannot retrieve his/her portfolio in person,
portfolio return will be completed by NSCAD using applicantprovided
pre-stamped (Canada only) and addressed mailing
envelopes, prepaid courier invoices, or cheques/money orders/
credit card information to cover postage costs. Do not submit metered
postage as it has an expiration period of 24 – 48 hours and
will not be valid for portfolio return. Although all possible care is
exercised in handling application materials, the university does not
accept responsibility for the loss or damage of these materials.
6. Application Fee
• Undergraduate degree application: $70
• Non-Degree application: $50
A non-refundable application fee is required of all applicants. Only
cheques/money orders/credit card information should be submitted.
Do not submit cash. Credit card information should include:
• Cardholder’s name as it appears on the card
• Type of card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express)
• Card number
• Card expiration date
WHEN TO SUBMIT
The application deadlines noted in this publication should be understood
as final deadlines by which complete applications must
be received. All materials for an application—admissions form,
admissions statement, transcripts (final or interim, whichever
available), and visual submissions—must be received by that date.
Only complete applications will be reviewed by the Admissions
Committee. Incomplete submissions will delay review. Applicants
are strongly urged to apply early. Reviews are conducted on a first
received, first reviewed basis. Because of the often large number
of applications submitted, each application is dated when complete
and logged for consideration in chronological order. With
this in mind, applicants are advised to complete their applications
well in advance of the final deadline. With a limited number of
spaces and a large number of applicants, all available spaces for
a particular entry time may be allotted before the later applicants
are considered. Nevertheless, all complete applications received
by the deadline will be reviewed, and, if accepted and space is not
available for the entry time applied for, will be offered admission
to a later entry time.
Applications that are not complete by the deadline will be held for
completion and inclusion with those submitted for the next entry
time. Applicants with incomplete files or submitting materials too
late for the review will be notified by the university.
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
In the visual arts, a portfolio is primarily a visual record of an
individual’s interests and explorations. It may be a collection of
original pieces or a documentation of previous work in the form of

photographs, photocopies, or slides. Applicants are asked to follow
certain guidelines in the presentation of their portfolio. Aside
from these guidelines, the means of presentation is at the discretion
of the applicant.
The kinds of things selected and how they are presented are
of interest to the Admissions Committee. The work submitted
should be a thoughtful selection of those pieces that the applicant
wishes the Admissions Committee to consider in assessing her/
his application to the university. Some applicants will have been
developing their portfolios over a number of years; others will be
approaching this activity for the first time. In both cases, applicants
should take this opportunity, in developing and selecting
work, to indicate their understanding of the university’s programs,
their seriousness in applying to the university, and their level of
maturity, self-motivation and commitment to a visual arts education.
An applicant’s care in the presentation of her/his work should
ensure that the presentation will not distract from the work itself.
Including a selection of no more than 20 pieces is strongly suggested;
an applicant’s ability to edit her/his work is an important
factor in developing a portfolio.
Applicants are encouraged to draw on personal experience and
cultural heritage as possible avenues of exploration for the work
submitted for review. Applicants should include work that gives
evidence of their ability and willingness to look closely and carefully
at a subject. This work may take the form of drawings from
observation (do not copy from photographs) or a thoughtful,
carefully written short essay. The sustained personal involvement
and searching evidenced in the sketchbook/journal that is part
of the problem-solving process in the development of works may
tell the Admissions Committee as much as does the finished work.
Therefore, the submission of notes and sketches showing the
process and activity generated by the exploration of images and
ideas can be an important part of the portfolio.
The work applicants submit should display a wide range of explorations
and use of a variety of materials. This shows that an applicant
is not afraid to try working with different media in response
to her/his observation of a particular situation or subject.
Works can be two- and/or three-dimensional or time-based.
Art materials are not necessary for developing visual art ideas.
Unusual and nontraditional materials should also be considered.
An applicant’s surroundings may offer other means and materials
with which to explore mark making, building, patterning, composition
and colour.
Applicants should consider their everyday surroundings as a
source for ideas. These may include studies of organic structures,
tools, implements, interior spaces, environmental formations,
decorative arrangements and still lifes, to name a few. Applicants
may include work completed in school, college or adult education
classes, but the Admissions Committee is particularly interested
in seeing work that is carried out independently of the classroom
that makes the most of the combined opportunities available.
The information included about the work (written descriptions,
labels, etc.) should be clear in indicating how the work was produced
(i.e. whether photographs were printed by the applicant,
whether videos were directed by the applicant, whether a poster
was designed by the applicant, etc.). Work should be dated.
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FOUNDATION TRANSFER CREDITS / WAIVERS
Advanced Placement Admissions
Successful applicants to NSCAD who have achieved a final grade
of 4 or better in selected Advanced Placement courses will receive
university credits as indicated below:
AP Course NSCAD Course Credits
Art History FNDN 1200 and AHIS 2000 elective
Art (Studio)
Drawing
Art (Studio)
General
English
Language &
Composition
English
Literature and
Composition
FNDN 1100
FNDN 1600
FNDN 1010
FNDN 1400 selection
FNDN 1800; LAS 1000 level credits;
and Writing Requirement
FNDN 1800; LAS 1000 level credits;
and Writing Requirement
Courses not listed here may be given additional unassigned (general
LAS or Open electives) credit to a maximum of 15 credits.
The maximum transfer credits awarded to an applicant for
Advanced Placement is 30 credits. If a student is eligible for transfer
credit for an Advanced Placement course, s/he may decline
the credit and complete the equivalent NSCAD course.
International Baccalaureate Admissions
An International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum grade of
24 is accepted for admission to NSCAD. Successful applicants to
the university who have achieved a final grade of 5 or better will
receive university credits as indicated below:
IB Course NSCAD Course Credits
Visual Arts
higher level
Language
(English) A1
higher level
FNDN 1010 and FNDN 1400
selection
FNDN 1800; credits of LAS 1000
level; and English Requirement
Courses not listed here may be given additional unassigned (general
LAS or Open electives) credit to a maximum of 15 credits.
The maximum transfer credit awarded to an IB Diploma recipient
is 24 credits. If a student is eligible for transfer credit for an
International Baccalaureate course, s/he may decline the credit
and complete the equivalent NSCAD course.
Advanced Standing and Transfer from other Institutions
Advanced standing may be granted to a student who is able to
display by portfolio review and/or transcript that s/he has successfully
completed work comparable to the Foundation Program
and can transfer at least one full year of art-and/or design-related
study from a previous university-level program or from certain
college-level programs determined to be transferable to the
university’s degree programs. Course and program credit is based
on demonstration of equivalent academic achievement, knowledge
and skills. The university reserves the right to limit entry of
transfer students based on the availability of resources. Transfer of
credits includes specific equivalence to a given course or category;
and/or unassigned (open) credit.
The University accepts transfer credits at par, according to general
transfer credit policies, from those public or private universities
and colleges that are either members of the Association of
Universities and Colleges of Canada, or are chartered or accredited
as post-secondary degree-granting bodies by appropriate
agencies in other countries. The university does not accept
transfer credits from private institutes, schools or unaccredited
colleges.
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The university will accept as transfer credits those credits earned
in Canadian community college programs that are offered as
diploma programs at levels comparable to the university’s programs.
Community college programs in all regions of Canada will
be evaluated for credit transfer by the same standards.
The university will accept as transfer credits those credits earned
in Canadian community college programs that are offered as
diploma programs at levels comparable to the university’s programs.
Community college programs in all regions of Canada will
be evaluated for credit transfer by the same standards.
Students who present non-standard transcripts to the university
must take individual responsibility to provide sufficient information
to allow their transfer credits to be evaluated by the university
and may be required to contact a transcript evaluation service
to translate and evaluate such transcripts.
Students may transfer 30 semester credits per year, or 15 credits
per semester, to the maximum allowable non-resident credits.
No more than 75 credits will be transferred toward degree programs
at the university.
A minimum grade of 60% or C in a course will be required to
transfer credit from a university or community college course.
Applicants expecting to transfer over two years of credit (approximately
60 semester credits) cannot necessarily expect to begin
their visual arts or visual culture studies at advanced levels in every
case. Determination of the level of entry will be made in consideration
of both previous study and slide presentation. It is not
the university’s intention to make students repeat work they have
already completed, but placement in courses must comply with
degree requirements, evidence of the student’s preparedness for
advanced study, and the pedagogical standards practiced at the
university. If a student has questions about her/ his placement in a
course, s/he should contact the Registrar immediately. Advanced
standing applicants will be admitted to ìgeneral admissionsî entry
programs: they may apply for open entry and restricted entry
Major programs after completing one semester at the university.
Students who are entering the Foundation Program, but have
completed previous university study in fields other than visual
arts may transfer some of their previous course work toward the
university’s degree programs.
In all cases, transfer evaluation is governed by the degree requirements
in effect at the university, and some programs may be
eligible for fewer transfer credits based on the program requirement.
Along with other Canadian universities, NSCAD University
has agreed to the full transfer of credits earned in the first two
years of a university- level program of study in Canada, subject to
the university’s degree requirements. Applicants are required to
provide official records of all prior university or college level study.
Art history credits that have been completed more than 20 years
previously will be counted as general liberal arts, but will not be
counted toward the art history requirements of the University’s
degree programs.
Consideration of entry transfer credits will not normally be made
beyond one year from the date of the student’s entry to the university.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
NSCAD University is committed to the concept of Prior Learning
Assessment and Recognition as applied to undergraduate programs
at the university. An individual accepted to the undergraduate
programs of the university may seek assessment for credit of
knowledge obtained through work and non-formal learning that is
proved to be equivalent to a course or courses offered by the university.
Students interested in seeking Prior Learning Assessment
and Recognition should consult the Director of Admissions and
Enrolment Services or the Registrar immediately after they have
been admitted to the university and before they begin classes.
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Student Authorization (Visa)
Applicants who are not Canadian citizens, landed immigrants,
or a dependant of a diplomat accredited to Canada and plan to
study at the university for longer than four months must obtain
a student authorization to study in Canada prior to entering the
university. An international student will not be permitted to attend
classes without an approved authorization to study. The authorization
to study must clearly indicate that the student has permission
to study either at NSCAD University or at a post-secondary
Canadian institution. International students must present their
student visa to the Office of Student and Academic Services for
photocopying prior to their entry to classes.
International students may not transfer from one Canadian institution
to another without first obtaining an updated student authorization.
Please contact the nearest Canadian Consulate, Embassy
or Visa Office, or visit the government website at cic.gc.ca.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
NSCAD reserves the right to limit enrolment in any program.
Prospective students should note carefully the application deadlines
indicated for particular programs. While NSCAD will make
every reasonable effort to offer classes as required within programs,
prospective students should note that admission to a degree
or other program does not guarantee admission to any given
class. Students should select optional classes early in order to
ensure that classes are taken at the most appropriate time within
their program. In some cases, admission to upper level classes
may require more than minimal standing in prerequisite classes.
SUMMER PRE-UNIVERSITY CREDIT STUDY
NSCAD University offers a Summer Pre-University Credit Study
program for selected high school students who are interested in
completing a challenging university-level visual arts studio course,
prior to high school graduation. Students with an interest in the
visual arts and who are entering Grade 12 the following fall are
eligible to apply to the program. Admitted students may register
in one Foundation-level summer studio course.
Program admission is limited. Applicants must demonstrate a
commitment to visual arts study through an application process
and be in excellent academic standing in their schools (3.0 GPA or
greater). In order to be considered, completed applications must
be received by Admissions by April 15. Application requirements
and a downloadable application form are available on the NSCAD
website.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
NSCAD University offers four-year undergraduate programs
leading to the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, and the
Bachelor of Design.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Bachelor of Arts is a limited entry program that currently offers
a Major in Art History.
The Bachelor of Design is a general admission program that offers
a Major in Interdisciplinary Design.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interdisciplinary) is a general admission
program and does not require a student to declare a major. A
number of Major programs are also available through the Bachelor
of Fine Arts in the following areas:
Ceramics
Film
Fine Art
Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing
Intermedia
Photography
Textiles
MINOR PROGRAMS
All minor programs require 24 credits of course work. Students
may apply for minor programs only after admission to a major
program.
The minor programs available to students in the Bachelor of Fine
Arts (Interdisciplinary) non-major program are the Minor in Art
History and the Minor in Film Studies.
Minor programs available are:
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Fashion
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Film Studies (in cooperation with the Metro Halifax Universities
Consortium)
Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing
Textiles
MAJOR PROGRAMS
The degrees offered by NSCAD allow students to concentrate a
major component of their studies within a chosen area of interest.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) has seven Major options. The
major programs require that students complete at least 42 credits
of course work in their major area of study.
The only BFA degree program that does not require students
to choose a major program of study is Bachelor of Fine Arts
(Interdisciplinary). Students may declare minors only after admission
to a Major program.
DOUBLE MAJORS
Double majors may be completed only within the Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree program. The requirements for both major programs
must be completed prior to graduation in order for the double
major to be awarded. Students are not permitted to pursue double
majors between two different degree programs (i.e. between a
BFA and BA/BDes etc). Students whose interests lie in two different
degree programs may pursue double degrees (see section on
Additional Degrees).
ADDITIONAL DEGREES AND DOUBLE DEGREES
Students may not earn more than one NSCAD degree with the
same title. Students who are pursuing more than one undergraduate
degree from NSCAD may apply a maximum of 75 credits
from their first degree toward their second degree. Interested students
should consult with the Registrar.
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES
VISUAL ARTS CERTIFICATE FOR TEACHERS
This 30-credit certificate program meets Nova Scotia provincial
requirements for one level of Advanced Teacher Certification.
The program is designed for all teachers interested in strengthening
their knowledge of the visual arts for integration into their
teaching practices. Art Specialist teachers will upgrade their
studio skills and further their knowledge of contemporary visual
arts issues. Non-Art Specialist teachers will gain an understanding
of art making, its application to the classroom and the role
of the visual arts in contemporary culture.
VISUAL ARTS CERTIFICATE IN STUDIO
Individuals who have earned a visual arts degree (BFA, MFA or
equivalent) in fine arts, media arts, craft or design will continue
their exploration of visual art processes through concentrated
study in one studio discipline in which no more than twelve (12)
credits were earned during their degree work. After successful
completion of all course work, these individuals will earn the
Visual Arts Certificate in Studio: [Discipline]. Individuals with a
degree other than in the visual arts have an opportunity to earn
the Visual Arts Certificate in Studio: General Practice. These individuals
will develop observational and other critical visual arts
skills while gaining a better understanding of visual arts theory
and practice.
MSVU B.ED. (SECONDARY & ELEMENTARY)
This program is a two year degree program offered by Mount
Saint Vincent University. Admission to the program requires a
first degree in visual arts. The description of how NSCAD’s BFA
(Interdisciplinary) can prepare students for the B.Ed. is given in
the BFA (Interdisciplinary) section of this calendar. Information
on admission to the BEd may be obtained through Mount Saint
Vincent at (902) 457-6128 or msvu.ca.

FOUNDATION REQUIREMENT
NSCAD provides beginning students with two semesters of
Foundation studies, which offer a broad base of experience and
knowledge in the visual arts. The Foundation year is the prerequisite
to further study. Foundation courses introduce students to
the visual vocabulary, practical skills, and critical thinking that is
fundamental to art, craft, and design. Students encounter a range
of ideas, approaches, materials, and tools.
Waivers of the Foundation requirement may be extended to students
with equivalent experiences. Students seeking waivers from
Foundation courses may enquire through the Foundation Office.
FOUNDATION YEAR
Foundation Requirement
NSCAD requires that all degree students complete two semesters
of Foundation studies which are designed to introduce the practices,
principles, approaches, and issues of art, craft, and design.
The Foundation year consists of two semesters of course work
totaling 30 credits. This includes 15 credits of required courses
(9 credits of studio courses and 6 credits of LAS courses), and 15
credits of selected studio courses (6 credits of fundamentals and
9 credits of studio practice).
15 credits of required courses must include:
9 credits of Studio Courses
Introduction to Studio Practice (FNDN 1010) 3 credits
Foundation Drawing 1 (FNDN 1100) 3 credits
Foundation Drawing 2 (FNDN 1600) 3 credits
6 credits of LAS Courses (Liberal Arts)
Introduction to Visual Culture (FNDN 1200) 3 credits
Writing for the Arts (FNDN 1800) 3 credits
The LAS courses may be taken in either order. Students who
expect to have Writing for the Arts waived through transfer of the
English Requirement will be expected to complete Intro to Visual
Culture during their first semester in the Foundation Program, so
that they can proceed on to an art history course or other liberal
arts course during their second semester.
15 credits of selected Studio courses are chosen from the
following categories:
Three courses (9 credits) of Studio Practice selected from the
following:
Studio Practice: Film (FNDN 1410) 3 credits
Studio Practice: Intermedia (FNDN 1420) 3 credits
Studio Practice: Modelled Forms (FNDN 1430) 3 credits
Studio Practice: Constructed Forms (FNDN 1440) 3 credits
Studio Practice: Design (FNDN 1450) 3 credits
Studio Practice: Paint/Print (FNDN 1460) 3 credits
Foundation Summer Workshop (FNDN 148x) 3 credits
Two courses (6 credits) of fundamentals are selected from the
following five courses:
Foundation Photography (FNDN 1310) 3 credits
Foundation Video (FNDN 1330) 3 credits
Foundation Wood/Metal (FNDN 1340) 3 credits
Foundation Computer (FNDN 1350) 3 credits
Foundation Movement Art (FNDN 1360) 3 credits
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SUMMARY OF FOUNDATION YEAR: SAMPLE
Semester 1 Semester 2
Introduction to Studio Practice
FNDN 1010
(3 studio credits)
One 3-credit course selected
from FNDN 1400 Studio Practice
options
(3 studio credits)
Choice of:
Intruction to Visual Culture
FNDN 1200 or Writing for the
Arts FNDN 1800
(3 LAS credits)
Foundation Drawing 1
FNDN 1100
(3 studio credits)
One 3-credit course selected
from the fundamental options
3 studio credits
Total = 15 credits
(12 studio + 3 LAS)
Two 3-credit courses selected
from the
FNDN 1400 Studio Practice
options
(6 studio credits)
Choice of
Introduction to Visual
Culture FNDN 1200
or Writing for the Arts
FNDN 1800
(3 LAS credits)
Foundation Drawing 2
FNDN 1600
3 studio credits
One 3-credit course selected
from the Fundamental
options
(3 studio credits)
Total = 15 credits
(12 studio + 3 LAS)
Total Foundation Requirement = 30 credts
(24 Studio + 6 LAS)
NOTE: Students intending to declare a Major Program should note
that the following Foundation courses are required for entry to
those programs, and should be taken during Foundation Year.
BDes
FNDN 1450 Studio Practice: Design (3)
BFA (Film):
FNDN 1330 Foundation Video (3)
BFA (Intermedia): 2 of
FNDN 1310 Foundation Photography (3)
FNDN 1330 Foundation Video (3)
FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer (3)
BFA (Photography):
FNDN 1310 Foundation Photography (3)
FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer (3)

AREAS OF STUDY
NSCAD offers a wide range of courses at the undergraduate level,
within six main areas of study:
Historical and Critical Studies
Art Education
Art History
Critical Studies
English
Film Studies (Film History)
Craft
Ceramics
Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing
Textiles and Fashion
Interdisciplinary Design
Interdisciplinary Design
Fine Art
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Fine Art (interdisciplinary Fine Art)
Foundation
Media Arts
Film
Intermedia
Photography
HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES
Art Education (EDAR)
The Historical and Critical Studies Division offers courses in art
education that contribute to the breadth of course offerings available
to NSCAD students in undergraduate degree programs and
in the Visual Arts Certificate for Teachers. Some of these courses
are specifically offered as part of an agreement that NSCAD has
with Mount Saint Vincent University’s Bachelor of Education degree
program. These courses support a second teachable option
that is available to eligible students in the BEd program.
Art History (AHIS)
The Art History program offers NSCAD students an opportunity
to focus on historical, theoretical, and critical approaches to the
study of art, architecture, craft, and design, while they are developing
a strong studio practice. While the emphasis of the Art
History program is on Western art of the 19th and 20th centuries,
there are opportunities to look at non-Western art and to engage
in the critical discourse that surrounds the production of art.
Critical Studies (CSTU)
Courses in Critical Studies range from social criticism to semiotics.
An interdisciplinary subject drawing on contributions from
throughout NSCAD, Critical Studies encourages critical analysis of
the visual realm.
English (ENGL)
NSCAD offers a series of courses to assist students in developing
writing and analysis skills important for their success as artists,
craftspersons, and designers.
Film Studies (FILM)
Courses in film studies are offered both through the art history
offerings of NSCAD and through courses offered by the other
universities that are part of the Metro Consortium Universities. The
Minor in Film Studies is available to students in the BA and BFA
programs within this consortium. Further information is available at
hfxfilm.textstyle.ca
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CRAFT
Ceramics (CERM)
The Ceramics program is designed to develop an understanding
of vessel, sculptural and architectural ceramics, as well as of
materials, process and techniques. An awareness of historical and
contemporary issues in ceramics and the acquisition of particular
skills enable students to develop an informed perspective on their
work.
Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing (JWLY)
Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing are experiencing a renaissance
of diverse creative approaches. A wide variety of concepts
and philosophies affect the work, while critical discussions about
content and form create a new language of metal. The program
offers a broadly based metals education, including studies of art
jewellery, holloware, product design and metal business practice.
Design and technical projects emphasize problem-solving. From
basic skills development, students go on to explore advanced
technical procedures and to develop design ideas.
Textiles (TEXT)
The Textiles program introduces students to the diverse field of
textiles, which encompasses art, science and technology. Students
master the basic techniques and design skills involved in the
textile traditions of weaving, dyeing, and printing. Students will
examine the relationship between materials, processes, and the
maker, as well as the critical role that textiles have played in world
cultures.
Fashion (TEXT)
Fashion courses at NSCAD offer students a balanced curriculum
through which to develop skills and knowledge related to imaginative
design and technical proficiency. The fashion curriculum
explores issues and meaning of fashion and body covering within
the intensive study of the conceptualization, production and
embellishment of cloth and other materials. The resulting product
will have application to the development of individual garments,
costuming for film, theater and dance, wearable art and haute
couture. A Minor in Fashion is available.
Interdisciplinary Craft (CRFT)
Interdisciplinary Craft courses allow students to explore a diverse
range of craft concerns from an interdisciplinary approach.
Such courses also include Book Arts, Summer Workshops and
Entrepreneurship (listed as PROD). These courses also provide
senior level students with the opportunity for independent study
and internship placements.
INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN (DSGN / CMDS /
PROD)
Design covers a range of services and products that fuse human
factors, technology and aesthetics with a general emphasis
toward message presentation. The profession calls for skills that
include visualization techniques, drawing, typography, photography,
analytical and imaginative thinking, and an understanding of
production processes.
The Design Division offers a Bachelor of Design, Major in
Interdisciplinary Design. The Major in Interdisciplinary Design is
a general program that emphasizes design process and problemsolving
in a range of design-related fields, such as interactive
design, three-dimensional design and print media.
FINE ART
The principal courses offered by the Fine Art Division are in
the areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The
department is concerned with a variety of approaches to artmaking.
The faculty members represent diverse backgrounds
and offer a wide range of skills, information and opinion from
which students can begin to form and articulate an awareness
of the historical and conceptual roots of their work. Students

develop their technical and critical skills and progress to advanced
levels of independent study. Facilities available include painting,
printmaking and sculpture studios, and metal and wood shops.
Drawing (DRAW)
NSCAD’s Drawing program is an interdisciplinary curriculum, offering
approaches from art, craft, and design.
Painting (PNTG)
Visual phenomena are constructed through exploration of the
diverse languages of paint and related materials.
Printmaking (PRTM)
Lithography and intaglio constitute the primary printmaking
media in which this area offers instruction. However, summer
courses are offered in basic relief and screenprinting. The aim is to
provide students with first-hand printmaking experience that can
be developed in advanced course work.
Sculpture (SCLP)
Sculpture courses provide an opportunity to articulate experience
through the material world. Ideas manifested in form is a key
concern.
Fine Art (FINA)
Interdisciplinary Fine Art courses.
FOUNDATION (FNDN)
Students entering studies in art, craft, and design for the first time
are introduced to studio practice, fundamental skills, and liberal
arts studies in their first semesters of study at NSCAD.
INTERDISCIPLINARY FINE AND MEDIA ARTS
(ARTS)
Interdisciplinary Fine Arts courses allow students to explore a
diverse range of visual arts concerns from an interdisciplinary
approach. These courses also provide senior level students with the
opportunity for independent study and internship placements.
MEDIA ARTS
The principal courses offered by the Media Arts Division are in the
areas of film, installation, photography, and video. The division
is concerned with a variety of approaches to art-making. The
faculty members represent diverse backgrounds and offer a wide
range of skills, information and opinion from which students can
begin to form and articulate an awareness of the historical and
conceptual roots of their work. Students develop their technical
and critical skills and progress to advanced levels of independent
study. Facilities available include multimedia facilities,
photography labs, and studio spaces.
Film (FILM)
The Film program offers students an opportunity to explore
the practice, history, theory and analysis of film production and
film art. The program combines extensive course options in film
production techniques with an academic overview to the history
and theory of film arts. The film program provides students with a
broad understanding of the film production process, as well as the
opportunity to develop their own projects.
Intermedia (MDIA)
In Intermedia, students may investigate non-traditional media
such as sound, installation, performance, video, printed matter,
and interactive and web media. Students are encouraged to
explore approaches to artmaking through language, time, site and
social circumstances, and a range of tools and technologies.
Intermedia also offers students working in any area of studio
practice (Media Arts, Fine Arts, Craft and Design) the opportunity
to explore approaches to interdisciplinary artmaking in studio
classes such as Language into Art, Idea and Process, and Media
Landscapes. Here, the idea of “interdisciplinarity” is about choosing
and combining particular courses to help ground and focus
and understand one’s personal artmaking practice.
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Photography (PHOT)
Students may structure their studies around a program of photography
courses that involves the practice and study of contemporary
photography. Students who complete Foundation
Photography (FNDN 1310) acquire access to the darkroom and
equipment services of the photography department during their
enrolment at NSCAD.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
PROGRAMS
DEGREES
NSCAD offers three undergraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Completion of the degree requires eight semesters of study (usually
completed in four years) totaling 120 credits, beginning with
two semesters of Foundation studies.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREES
Completion of an Undergraduate Degree at NSCAD requires the
following:
• A total of 120 credits
• A combination of studio and LAS credits, as specified by the
degree program.
• 75 credits at the 2000 level or higher, including 30 credits at the
3000 level or higher.
• 45 credits must be earned with NSCAD courses. Of these, 30
credits must be completed within the last two years of study.
• A student must complete a minimum of 30 credits at NSCAD
after being admitted to a Major program. A student must complete
a minimum of half the requirements of the chosen Major or
Minor at NSCAD.
• Fulfillment of the Writing Requirement
• Completion of Foundation studies (or equivalent)
• In addition to the general NSCAD degree requirements, each
degree and major/ minor program has specific requirements.
Course Type Requirement
The degree programs at NSCAD are designed to provide a balance
of theory and practice. Courses offer credits either as
studio (S) credits or as liberal arts and science (LAS) credits.
All degrees require a total of 120 credits, which must include a
combination of studio and LAS credits, as specified by the degree
program.
Students may also take courses for open (O) choice credits. Open
choice credits may come from any category of course work (including
studio, LAS, and unclassified transfer credits).
Studio Courses (S)
Studio courses focus principally on the production of art, craft
and/or design, through studio practice and related theory.
Liberal Arts and Science Courses (LAS)
Liberal Arts and Science courses focus principally on the written
and verbal analysis and interpretation of historical and/or contemporary
cultural materials.
Course Type Designations
S = Studio courses
LAS = Liberal Arts and Science courses
E = Education courses

G = Graduate courses
O = Open courses (electives)
Repeated Courses
Courses that have been successfully passed may not be repeated
for credit, except for Independent Study.
Course Level Requirement
Courses are offered at varying levels of complexity, as indicated
by the course code. The course levels range from 1000 to 4000.
1000 Foundation Level
2000 Introductory Level
3000 Intermediate Level
4000 Advanced / Senior Level
Students are expected to complete courses at increasing levels
of difficulty in each program of study. All NSCAD degrees require
the completion of courses at advanced levels of study. Students
are required to complete at least 75 credits at the 2000 level or
above; which must include 30 credits at the 3000 level or above.
PREREQUISITES
All courses above the 1000 level require completion of course
prerequisites. In order to take LAS courses at the 2000 level or
higher, students must complete the Writing Requirement.
Students are responsible for ensuring they have met all necessary
prerequisites. Students may be granted entry to a class without
the required prerequisite only with the written permission of the
course instructor.
FOUNDATION REQUIREMENT
NSCAD provides beginning students with two semesters of
Foundation studies, which offer a broad base of experience and
knowledge in the visual arts. The Foundation year is the prerequisite
to further study. Foundation courses introduce students to
the visual vocabulary, practical skills, and critical thinking that is
fundamental to art, craft, and design. Students encounter a range
of ideas, approaches, materials, and tools.
Waivers of the Foundation requirement may be extended to students
with equivalent experiences. Students seeking waivers from
Foundation courses may enquire through the Foundation Office.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
The Residency Requirement defines the number of credits a
student must complete at NSCAD in order to obtain an undergraduate
degree from NSCAD. The Nova Scotia College of Art and
Design requires that:
At least 45 credits be completed through courses offered by
NSCAD
A student must complete a minimum of 30 credits at NSCAD
after being admitted to a Major program
A student must complete a minimum of half the requirements
of the chosen Major or Minor at NSCAD.
NON-RESIDENT CREDIT
The number of non-resident credits a student may apply toward
a degree program at NSCAD is governed by NSCAD’s Residency
Requirement. Credits that are transferred toward NSCAD’s
programs as non-resident credits include Off Campus Study
or Exchange Study, Transfer credits from other institutions, or
credits completed on a letter of permission at a local or non-local
university. Seventy-five (75) credits is the maximum number of
non-resident credits a student may apply toward an undergraduate
degree at NSCAD.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS:
MAJOR IN ART HISTORY
The Bachelor of Arts, Major in Art History offers students an
opportunity to explore the theory, history and critical analysis
of art, crafts, architecture, and design. Enhanced by its setting
within an art school, the Historical and Critical Studies Division
offers a Bachelor of Arts: Major in Art History program within a
unique interdisciplinary environment. The Art History program
enables you to complete a major in art history, while also taking
studio courses. Though it emphasizes Western art, craft, design
and architecture from the 19th century onward, the program also
provides opportunities to study non-Western art, and to engage in
critical discourse surrounding the social production and reception
of art.
Graduates of NSCAD’s Major in Art History program become
writers, gallery and museum administrators, and culture workers.
Many go on to pursue graduate studies and obtain successful
careers as professors of art and film history, curators, archivists,
appraisers, curators, and critics.
The Major in Art History requires the successful completion of 42
credits of art history courses as specified. Students who plan to
pursue graduate work in art history are encouraged to take undergraduate
language courses in French, Italian, or German, and to
take 60 credits of Art History courses.
Entry to the Major in Art History Program
The Major in Art History Program is an open entry program. After
successfully completing the first two years of study, students may
declare their intention to major in art history. To declare a major,
students must submit a declaration form, available from the Office
of Student and Academic Services.
Studio Requirement: 30 Credits
Students in the Bachelor of Arts program must complete at least
30 credits of studio course work. During the Foundation year, students
normally complete 24 credits of studio course work, leaving
6 credits of studio work to be completed at the 2000 level.
Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) Requirement: 66 credits
Students in the Bachelor of Arts program must complete at least
66 credits of LAS course work. Students complete 6 credits of
LAScourse work as part of the Foundation requirement, leaving
60 credits of LAS course work to be completed at the upper levels.
The LAS requirement includes:
42 credits of Courses from the Major Program. Students seeking
the Bachelor of Arts must complete 42 credits of courses
from their Major program. Currently the only Major approved for
the Bachelor of Arts is Art History.
24 credits of General LAS Courses In addition to 6 credits of
Liberal Arts taken as part of the Foundation Program (FNDN
1200 and FNDN 1800), the remaining liberal arts credits may be
chosen from the disciplines of social sciences, humanities, or
critical studies. At least one English course must be completed
for the degree. Students who plan to pursue graduate work
in art history are encouraged to take undergraduate language
courses in French, Italian, or German, and to take at least 60
credits in Art History courses.
Open Choice: 24 credits
Students who have met other degree requirements must complete
24 additional credits of course work of any type (studio,
LAS, or unclassified transfer credits).
NOTE: Students who wish to continue their Art History studies
should note that graduate programs in art history and related
disciplines normally require a minimum grade average of B+ and
60 credits of Art History courses
Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Arts
Studio Credits 30
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LAS Credits 66
Open Credits 24
Total Credits 120
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (YEARS 1 & 2)
Successful applicants must have completed the following course
work, usually taken in the second year of study:
Foundation Year: 30 credits (24 Studio; 6 LAS)
Year 2 (Required for entry to Major)
6 Credits Art History
• AHIS 2010 (3) & AHIS 2020 (3)
6 Credits Studio: 2000 level studio credits in any discipline (Fine
Art, Media Arts, Craft, Design) (6)
English Course (ENGL) (3)
LAS (Liberal Arts and Science) course (3)
REQUIRED COURSE WORK FOR MAJOR (YEARS 3 & 4)
36 Art History Credits of required courses (LAS)
• AHIS 2500: Ancient Art (3)
• AHIS 2600: Medieval Art (3)
• AHIS 2701 / 2702 / 2703: Renaissance/ Baroque Art (3)
• AHIS at the 2000 level or above (6)
• AHIS 3050 / 3550: Canadian Art (3)
• AHIS 3600: Introduction to Art Theory and Criticism (3)
• AHIS 3xxx: 3000 level (9 credits)
• AHIS 4xxx: 4000 level (excluding 4200, 4600, 4700) (6 credits)
• (12) additional LAS Credits & (24) OPEN Credits
SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE: BA, ART HISTORY
YEAR 1
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)
Art History 2010: Survey of 19th C Art (3)
Art History 2020: Survey of 20th C Art (3)
Art History 2xxx (ex. AHIS 2120: Craft and Design History) (3)
(3) ENGL Credits: Choice of 2000 level English class
(6) LAS Credits
(6) Studio Credits: Choice of 2000 level studio: (Fine Art,
Media Arts, Craft, Design)
(6) OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)
Art History 2500: Ancient Art (3)
Art History 2600: Medieval Art (3)
Plus One of the Following AHIS:
• AHIS 2701: Renaissance Art (3)
• AHIS 2702: Baroque Art (3)
• AHIS 2703: Renaissance and Baroque Art (3)
Plus: 3 Credits AHIS 2xxx • 9 LAS Credits • 9 OPEN Credits
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)
One of the Following:
• Art History 3050: Canadian Art to 1950 (3)
• Art History 3550: Topics in Modern Canadian Art (3)
Plus
• AHIS 3600: Introduction to Art Theory and Criticism (3)
• (9) AHIS Credits: Art History at the 3000 level or higher
• (6) AHIS Credits at the 4000 level (excluding 4200, 4600,
4700)
Plus: 9 OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)

BACHELOR OF DESIGN: MAJOR IN
INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN
NSCAD’s Bachelor of Design, Major in Interdisciplinary Design is
a unique program that takes a distinctly collaborative, interdisciplinary,
and process-oriented approach. Design covers a range of
services and products that fuse human factors, technology, and
aesthetics with a general emphasis on message presentation. You
will gain a variety of skills, including analytical and imaginative
thinking, visualization techniques, drawing, typography, photography,
and an understanding of production processes. Focusing
on creative and conceptual skills, you will learn to communicate
and solve problems across a broad range of media and contexts,
including communication, interaction, and product design. Critical
thinking and the expression of imagination are equally important.
Currently, the BDes is offered in one Major program:
Interdisciplinary Design. In addition to your Major area, you may
take a Minor in an approved subject. It may be necessary to
complete more than 120 credits to meet both the Major and Minor
requirements.
Graduates of NSCAD’s Major in Interdisciplinary Design have
successful careers in design firms and agencies. Many advance
to become art/creative directors or establish their own design
companies. In addition, design strategy is advantageous in fields
such as marketing, public relations, the pure and applied sciences,
health, and public policy.
Entry to and Continuation in the Major Program
All students admitted to NSCAD are eligible for entry into the
program. However, students wishing to declare the Major as their
degree goal must meet entry requirements and have the requisite
academic standing.
Policy on Entry to the BDes Major for Students Previously
Denied Entry
Students who have been denied entry to the Bachelor of Design,
Major in Interedisciplinary Design, and who wish to eapply fo racceptane
to the Major must have completed 9 credits (3 courses)
of CMDS/DSGN/PROD courses with a combined average grade
of B+ or higher for these courses within the next three semesters
immediately after their original application for entry.
Students are not permitted to take Studio 3 and Studio 4 until
they have been accepted to the Major.
Students must be in Good Standing and must have and maintain
a GPA of 3.0 or better in all courses required and/or leading
to the Bachelor of Design Major in Interdisciplinary Design
degree.
To enter the Major, students must complete the required courses
(listed below), and must formally declare their intention to
pursue the Major before enrolling in 3000-level CMDS/DSGN/
PROD courses.
Studio Requirement: 90 credits
Students in the Bachelor of Design program must complete 90
credits of studio course work. During the Foundation year, stu-
dents normally complete 24 credits of studio course work, leaving
66 credits of studio work to be completed at the upper levels.
Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) Requirement: 30 credits
Students in the Bachelor of Design program must complete at
least 30 credits of LAS course work. Students complete 6 credits
of LAS course work as part of the Foundation requirement, leav-
ing 24 credits of LAS course work to be completed at the upper
levels.
Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Design
Studio Credits 90
LAS Credits 30
Open Credits 0
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Total Credits 120
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (YEARS 1 & 2)
Foundation Year including:
FNDN 1450 Studio Practice: Design
Year 2 (Required for entry to Major)
12 Credits Design Studio
DSGN 2010 (6) and DSGN 2500 (6)
9 Studio Credits
CMDS 2500 (3) and DSGN 2510 (3) and PROD 2010 (3) and
3 Studio Credits Chosen From:
PROD 2215 • DRAW 2215 • CMDS 2210 • DRAW 2210 • DSGN 2601
(formerly CMDS 2600) • DRAW 2240 • CRFT 2240 • DRAW 2250
6 LAS Credits: AHIS 2120 (3) and 3 LAS (3)
REQUIRED COURSE WORK FOR MAJOR (YEARS 3 & 4)
24 Credits of Design Studio:
Year 3: DSGN 3020 or DSGN 3025 (6)
& DSGN 3510 or DSGN 3520 ( 6)
Year 4: DSGN 4020 (6) and DSGN 4510 (6)
18 Credits Studio Electives: CMDS / DSGN / PROD courses
Or alternate course(s) approved by Division Chair
12 LAS Credits:
3 credits: AHIS 3175 (3) or AHIS 3150 (3)
3 credits: DSGN 4101
3 credits: DSGN 3211 (Topic)
3 credits: CMDS 4200 (3) / Prod 4200 (3)
Or alternate course(s) approved by Division Chair
6 LAS Credits chosen from:
CMDS 3100 / CSTU 3100 (3) or DSGN 4150 (3) or DSGN 4000 (3)
or DSGN 4200 (3) or approved equivalent as approved by Division
Chair
With advance permission of the Division Chair, students may take
courses deemed to relate to the major in Interdisciplinary Design
that are offered by other areas of the college, to a maximum of 6
credits.

SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE: BDes (interdisciplinary)
YEAR 1
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)
including FNDN 1450: Studio Practice: Design
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)
(Fall) DSGN 2010: Design Studio 1 (6)
(Winter) DSGN 2500: Design Studio 2 (6)
Plus
• AHIS 2120: Craft & Design History
• LAS (Liberal Arts class)
• CMDS 2500: Typography
• DSGN 2510: Introduction to Interactive Design
• PROD 2010: Product Design: Form
Plus
One of the following:
PROD 2215/DRAW 2215: Rapid Drawing and Visualization
CMDS 2210/DRAW 2210: Descriptive Drawing
DSGN 2601 (formerly CMDS 2600/DRAW 2600): Steps to
Illustration
DRAW 2240/CRFT 2240: Ideagram
DRAW 2250: Drawing for Development and Rendering
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)
(Fall) DSGN 3020 or DSGN 3025: Design Studio 3 (6)
(Winter) DSGN 3510 or DSGN 3520: Design Studio 4 (6)
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)
(Fall) DSGN 4020: Design Studio 5 (6)
(Winter) DSGN 4510: Design Studio 6 (6)
PLUS
During YEARS 3 & 4 (Please Check Timetable)
Plus
18 Elective Studio Credits: CMDS/ DSGN/ PROD
Plus one of:
DSGN 3211: Perspectives in Design: [Topic]
CMDS 3150: Perspectives in Graphic Communication: [topic]
Plus one of:
AHIS 3175: Design in Context: 1900 to the Present OR
AHIS 3150: Issues in Design History
Plus both of:
DSGN 4101: Design Issues AND
CMDS 4200 / PROD 4200: Design Management Workshop
Plus
6 LAS Credits chosen from List: CMDS 3100/CSTU 3100; CMDS
3950; DSGN 4000; DSGN 4200
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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered in seven Major
programs (Ceramics, Film, Fine Art, Jewellery Design and
Metalsmithing, Intermedia, Photography, and Textiles), and one
non-Major program (Interdisciplinary).
The Interdisciplinary program is a general admission program,
which is open to all NSCAD students who meet the degree requirements
and maintain satisfactory academic standing. Students
in the BFA who do not declare a Major are automatically enrolled
in the Interdisciplinary stream. Students in the Interdisciplinary
stream may add a Minor to their program, but are restricted to the
Minor in Art History or the Minor in Film Studies. It may be necessary
to complete more than 120 credits to meet both the Major and
Minor requirements.
All Bachelor of Fine Arts Major programs are open entry programs.
They are open to students who have completed the
Foundation Program in good standing and have met the entry
requirements. An additional year of study after Foundation Year,
with specific courses required to enter each Major program, is
required before declaring a major. To declare a major in an open
entry program, students must submit a declaration form, available
from the Office of Student and Academic Services.
In addition to their Major area, students may add a Minor to their
program, selected from any of the current Minors. It may be necessary
to complete more than 120 credits to meet both the Major
and Minor requirements.
Studio Requirement: 66 credits
Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program must complete 66
credits of studio course work. During the Foundation year, students
normally complete 24 credits of studio course work, leaving
42 credits of studio work to be completed at the upper levels.
Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) Requirement: 30 credits
Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program must complete at
least 30 credits of LAS course work. Students complete 6 credits
of LAS course work as part of the Foundation requirement, leaving
24 credits of LAS course work to be completed at the upper
levels. The LAS requirement includes:
15 credits of General LAS Courses
In addition to 6 credits of Liberal Arts taken as part of the
Foundation Program (FNDN 1200 and FNDN 1800), this requirement
can be met by successfully completing courses in social
sciences, humanities, or critical studies and includes Foundation
LAS courses
15-21 credits of Art History Courses**
Students seeking the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree must complete
6 credits of 2000 level art history courses, normally by the end of
the fourth semester. A further 9 credits of art history courses are
required, at least 6 credits of which must be at the 3000 or 4000
level. Specific art history course requirements vary for the different
Majors.
**The BFA, Major in Film requires 21 Art History Credits, thus reducing
the General LAS Courses selection by 6 credits.
Open Choice: 24 credits
Students who have met other degree requirements must complete
24 additional credits of course work of any type (studio,
LAS, or unclassified transfer credits).
Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Fine Art
Studio Credits 66
LAS Credits 30
Open Credits 24
Total Credits 120

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: (INTERDISCIPLINARY)
AND PRE-TEACHER EDUCATION
NSCAD does not offer a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Program,
but students may use Liberal Arts credits and Open credits from
their BFA to meet the requirements for entering a teacher education
program in Nova Scotia. Students interested in programs in
other provinces should consult the department of education in the
province in which they intend to complete their teacher education
studies.
In Nova Scotia, students must complete the requirements for
a First Teachable and Second Teachable to enter a secondary
teacher education program (and thus meet Teacher Certification
Requirements) at Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax. For other
Nova Scotia universities offering B.Ed. programs, please consult
the Registrar.
Assessment of applications considers the range of courses within
teachable areas. For example: applicants with a concentration in
mathematics are expected to have completed course work that
covers calculus, linear/matrix algebra, and statistics. Applicants
in English should have a broad background in literature and
composition, including poetry, short fiction, and the works of
Shakespeare.
To learn more about the B.Ed. at MSVU, visit msvu.ca
or call 1-877-433-2889
This two year program begins in September. Deadline for application
is the end of January. Please check with MSVU for actual date.
Please also visit the Nova Scotia Department of Education’s site
regarding teacher certification:
Website: http://certification.ednet.ns.ca/undergraduate_requirements.shtml
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
(INTERDISCIPLINARY)
The BFA Interdisciplinary program offers you the opportunity
to explore a variety of media and practices in the areas of fine
arts, media arts, craft, and design. This program enables you to
tailor your studies to your individual interests as an artist. You will
develop a range of skills, knowledge, and techniques that foster
cross-disciplinary ways of working. As you engage in the critical
discourses of your chosen disciplines, you will gain an understanding
of diverse practices and approaches, historical and contemporary
issues, and the relationship between conceptual concerns,
material, and process.
Graduates of NSCAD’s Interdisciplinary program become successful
studio artists and craftspeople, gallery and museum administrators,
designers, illustrators, community educators, and arts writers.
Many go on to study at the graduate level and become critics,
curators, architects, museum and gallery archivists, and college/
university professors.
Entry to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interdisciplinary)
All students who complete the Foundation Requirement
in good standing are eligible for the Bachelor of Fine Arts
(Interdisciplinary) program.
Required Course Work
Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interdisciplinary) program
are required to complete required course work, as follows:
Foundation Year (24 Studio; 6 LAS) (30)
15 Studio Credits
• 2000 level studio courses in at least three different disciplines
within Fine Art, Media Art and/or Craft (6 of the required
15 credits may be taken in Design, Product Design, or
Communication Design)
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9 Studio Credits
• 3000 level studio courses chosen from Fine Art, Media Art and/
or Craft
9 Studio Credits
• 3500 level studio courses chosen from Fine Art, Media Art and/
or Craft (Please note that courses at the 3500 level or higher
require the fulfillment of prerequisites at the 3000 level.)
15 Art History Credits
• AHIS 2010 and AHIS 2020 are required and normally should be
completed by the end of the fourth semester (or second year).
• Six (6) of the remaining credits must be at the level of 3000 or
higher.
9 Studio
9 LAS
24 OPEN
Optional Minors
Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Inter disciplinary) may earn
a Minor in Art History or a Minor in Film Studies by completing the
relevant requirements. Other Minors are not available to students
in this degree program.
SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE: BFA (INTERDISCIPLINARY)
YEAR 1
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History 2010: Survey of 19th C Art
3 AHIS Credits: Art History 2020: Survey of 20th C Art
15 Studio Credits: Choice of 2000 level Studio credits in Fine
Art, Media Arts, Craft (** up to 6 credits may be taken in
Design, Product Design or Communication Design studio classes
at the 2000 level) Students must take these credits from
three different studio areas, chosen from within the Divisions
above.
6 LAS Credits
3 OPEN Credits: (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History at any level
3 AHIS Credits: Art History at the 3000 level
9 Studio credits: Choice of 3000 level Studio credits in Fine
Art, Media Arts, or Craft
3 LAS credits
12 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History at the 3000 or 4000 level
9 Studio Credits: Choice of 3500 level Studio credits in Fine
Art, Media Arts, or Craft
9 STUDIO credits
9 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
EXHIBITION
Students in their final year of the BFA Interdisciplinary Program
are encouraged to prepare an exhibition of their work at NSCAD
gallery or other appropriate venue.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS:
MAJOR IN CERAMICS
The Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Ceramics program is designed
to to give you an understanding of vessel, sculptural, and architectural
ceramics. As you explore these elements of ceramics, you
will examine the relationships between design, materials, colour,
process, and techniques. An awareness of historical and contemporary
issues in ceramics and the relationship between ceramics
and other discourses (such as fine art, design, and architecture)
will enable you to develop an informed perspective on your work.
NSCAD ceramics graduates have established successful international
practices that contribute to the profile of Canadian ceramics.
Our graduates are writers, critics, curators, arts admininstrators
in galleries and museums, and designers for industry. Many
go on to study in prestigious graduate programs and teach in
colleges/universities across North America.
Entry to the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Ceramics Program
The Major in Ceramics program is an open entry program. After
successfully competing the first two years of study, students may
declare their intention to major in ceramics.
Entry Requirements (Years 1 & 2)
Students who are in good standing may declare their intention
to major in ceramics, upon completing the following required
courses:
Foundation Year (24 Studio; 6 LAS) (30)
Year 2: (Required for entry to the Major)
9 Credits chosen from the Following:
• CERM 2006 (6 Studio)
• CERM 2003 (3 Studio)
• CERM 2110 (3 Studio)
• CERM 2510 (3 Studio)
• CERM 2610 (3 LAS)***
• PROD 2010 (3 Studio)
6 Credits AHIS
• AHIS 2010 or AHIS 2020
• AHIS 2120
Required Course Work for Major (Years 3 & 4)
30 Credits Studio
• CERM 3100 (9) and
• CERM 3600 (6) and
• CERM 32xx (3) and
• CERM 4106/9 (6 – 9) and
• CERM 4206/9 (6 – 9) and
3 Credits Studio
• DRAW 2xxx (3)
3 Credits required LAS
• PROD 3110 or ARTS 4210 (3)
9 Art History credits (LAS)
• AHIS 3100 / 3160 / 3150 / 3180 / 4120 (3) and
• AHIS 3000/4000 level (3) and
• AHIS (any level) (3)
6 additional LAS Credits*** (If CERM 2610 was already taken =
3 LAS and 3 Studio) Ceramics Seminar (CERM 3050) is recommended
but not required.
24 OPEN Credits
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Exhibition
Students in their final year of the Major in Ceramics Program are
encouraged to prepare an exhibition of their work at NSCAD gallery
or other appropriate venue.
SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE: BFA (CERAMICS)
YEAR 1
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)
6 AHIS Credits:
Art History 2120: Craft and Design History 1750-1950
and one Of:
• Art History 2010: Survey of 19th C Art or
• Art History 2020: Survey of 20th C Art
9 Credits chosen from the Following:
CERM 2006: Introductory Ceramics (6)
CERM 2003: Ceramics Introduction to Design (3)
CERM 2110: Introductory Throwing I (3)
CERM 2510: Introductory Throwing 2 (3)
CERM 2610: Ceramics Technology** (3) (LAS)
PROD 2010: Product Design: Form (3)
3 Studio Credits: Drawing course at the 2000 level
12 OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)
or 9 OPEN / 3 LAS (**If CERM 2610 is not taken)
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History (any level)
3 AHIS Credits: Craft Art History Course at the 3000 or 4000
level (AHIS 3100, 3160, 3150, 3180, 4120)
3 LAS Credits chosen from the Following:
• PROD 3110: Entrepreneurship and the Visual Arts or
• ARTS/CRFT 4210: Professional Practice
Plus 18 Studio Credits:
CERM 3100 (9 Studio): Intermediate Ceramics: Processes and
Design
CERM 3600 (6 Studio): Advanced Ceramics
CERM 32xx (3 Studio): Ceramics Workshop: [topic]
3 LAS Credits
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History 3000 or 4000 level
12 Studio Credits:
• CERM 4106/9: Studio Projects 1: Ceramics
• CERM 4206/9: Studio Projects 2: Ceramics
3 STUDIO Credits
12 OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)
EXHIBITION
Students in their final year of the Major in Ceramics Program are
encouraged to prepare an exhibition of their work at NSCAD
gallery or other appropriate venue.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS:
MAJOR IN FILM
The Film program offers you an opportunity to explore the practice,
history, theory, and analysis of film production and film art.
With an emphasis on collaboration and innovation, you will be
encouraged to embrace all elements of film production, from the
technical craft to narrative, experimental, and documentary approaches
to your own unique creative vision. This small program
that emphasizes one-on-one instruction enables you to study
independent film production models that focus on the art of
cinema.
Graduates of NSCAD’s film program create award-winning films
that are screened at international film festivals. Many work in the
film industry, advancing through various positions. Our graduates
also pursue graduate studies and become critics, writers, and college/university
professors.
Entry to the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Film Program
The Major in Film program is an open entry program. Students
will begin the Major by completing the Foundation program. A
second year of general studio, Art History and liberal arts studies,
as well as Introductory Filmmaking or Introductory Video, will be
completed before a major is declared. Students in the last two
years of the program will complete a series of core classes in film,
supplementing these with a choice screen arts workshops and Art
History classes. In the final semester, students will be expected to
complete thesis work in filmmaking that will include participating
in a substantial film production in the role of producer, director,
actor, animator, or screenwriter.
Entry Requirements (Years 1 & 2)
Successful applicants to the Major in Film program must have
completed the following course work with no grade lower than
C-minus:
Foundation Year (24 Studio; 6 LAS)
Including FNDN 1330, Foundation Video or FNDN 1410, Studio
Practice: Film
Year 2: (Required for entry to the Major)
6 Credits Studio:
• FILM 2500 (6) or MDIA 2020 (6)
9 Credits Art History
• AHIS 2020 (Survey of 20th Century Art) (3) and
• AHIS 2800 (Film History and Criticism 1890-1940) (3) and
• AHIS 2810 (Film History and Criticism 1940 to present) (3)
• FILM 2400 (Screenwriting) (3)
• FILM 2600 (Cinematography) or FILM 2370 (Sound for Film)
Required Course Work for Major (Years 3 & 4)
27 Credits Studio (FILM)
• FILM 1 (FILM 3400) (6)
• FILM 2 (FILM 3500) (6)
• FILM 3 (FILM 4000) (6)
• FILM 4 (FILM 4509) (9)
6 Credits Studio: FILM electives chosen from:
FILM 2370 (3) • FILM 2600 (3) • FILM 3305 (3) • FILM 3310 (3) •
FILM 3340 (3) • FILM 3345 (3) • FILM 3350 (3) • FILM 3452 (3) •
MDIA 3704 (6)
12 Credits Art History
• AHIS 3000 / 4000 level
24 OPEN Credits
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SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE: BFA (FILM)
YEAR 1
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)
Including FNDN 1330: Foundation Video or FNDN 1410, Studio
Practice: Film
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)
9 AHIS Credits:
• Art History 2800 Film History and Criticism: 1890-1940
(offered in Fall)
• Art History 2810: Film History and Criticism: 1940-present
(offered in Winter)
• Art History 2020, Survey of 20th Century Art History
(offered both Fall and Winter)
6 Studio Credits: FILM 2500 (6) or MDIA 2020 (6)
3 LAS Credits: FILM 2400 (Screenwriting)
3 Studio Credits: FILM 2600 (Cinematography) or FILM 2370
(Sound for Film) ** the one not taken in year 2 may be taken
later in the program
9 OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)
Fall
FILM 3400: FILM 1 (6)
Plus
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)
3 Credits Studio chosen from:
Winter
FILM 3500: FILM 2 (6)
FILM 2370 (3) • FILM 2600 (3) • FILM 3305 (3) • FILM 3310 (3)
• FILM 3340 (3) • FILM 3345 (3) • FILM 3350 (3) • FILM 3452
(3) • MDIA 3704 (6)
6 AHIS Credits: Art History at the 3000 or 4000 level
9 OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)
Fall
FILM 3 (FILM 4000) (6)
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)
3 Credits Studio chosen from:
Winter
FILM 4 (FILM 4509) (9)
FILM 2370 (3) • FILM 2600 (3) • FILM 3305 (3) • FILM 3310 (3)
• FILM 3340 (3) • FILM 3345 (3) • FILM 3350 (3) • FILM 3452
(3) • MDIA 3704 (6)
6 AHIS Credits: Art History at the 3000 or 4000 level
6 OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)
Exhibition
Students in their final year of the Major in Film Program are
encouraged to prepare an exhibition of their work at NSCAD or
other appropriate venue.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS:
MAJOR IN FINE ART
The principal courses of the Fine Art program offer you opportunities
to explore the media and practices of drawing, painting,
printmaking, and sculpture. The program is concerned with
a variety of approaches to art-making. The faculty members
represent diverse backgrounds and offer a wide range of skills,
information, and opinion. Through mentorship, practice, and
discussion, you will begin to form and articulate an awareness of
the historical and conceptual roots of your work. You will develop
technical and critical skills and will progress to advanced levels of
independent study.
In addition to your chosen area of study, you will have the opportunity
to take Interdisciplinary Fine and Media Arts courses that
explore a diverse range of visual arts concerns from an interdisciplinary
approach. At the senior level, these courses also provide
you with opportunities for internship placements in galleries,
museums, and artist-run centres.
Graduates of NSCAD’s Fine Art program are successful studio
artists, gallery administrators, film/theatre set designers, illustrators,
professional printmakers, and arts writers. Many pursue
graduate studies and become critics, curators, architects, gallery
and museum archivists, and college/university professors.
Entry to the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Fine Art Program
The Major in Fine Art program is an open entry program. After
successfully competing the first two years of study, students may
declare their intention to major in fine art. They then continue
their studies with fine art studios at intermediate and senior
levels.
To declare a major, students must submit a declaration form,
available from the Office of Student and Academic Services.
Entry Requirements (Years 1 & 2)
Foundation Year (24 Studio; 6 LAS)
Year 2: (Required for entry to the Major)
12 Credits Studio: 2000 Level Fine Art (at least 2 different disciplines)
(Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture) (12)
6 AHIS Credits (LAS)
• AHIS 2010 and AHIS 2020
Required Course Work for Major (Years 3 & 4)
18 Credits Studio
• 3000 Level Fine Art (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture)
(9)
• 3500 Level Fine Art (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking) (9)
• 4000 Level Fine Art (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture
or ARTS 4000) (9)
9 Credits Art History (LAS)
• AHIS 3000/4000 level (6)
• AHIS (any level) (3)
3 Studio Credits
9 LAS Credits
24 OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)
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SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE: BFA (FINE ART)
YEAR 1
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)
6 AHIS Credits: Art History 2010: Survey of 19th C Art and
Art History 2020: Survey of 20th C Art
12 Studio Credits: 2000 Level Fine Art (at least 2 different
disciplines) (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture)
6 LAS credits
6 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History Course (any level)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History Course at the 3000 / 4000
level
9 Studio Credits: Choice of 3000 Level Fine Art (Drawing,
Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture or Fine Art)
3 Studio Credits
12 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History 3000 or 4000 level
9 Studio Credits: Choice of 3500 Level Fine Art (Drawing,
Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture) or ARTS 3500
9 Studio Credits: Choice of 4000 Level Fine Art (Drawing,
Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture or Fine Art) or ARTS 4000
3 LAS credits
6 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
Exhibition
Students in their final year of the Major in Fine Art Program
are encouraged to prepare an exhibition of their work at
NSCAD gallery or other appropriate venue.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS:
MAJOR IN INTERMEDIA
The Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Intermedia program offers you
opportunities to explore interdisciplinary practices, collaboration
and research, and conceptual and social issues in a range of media
arts, including film, video, installation, performance, audio art,
digital media, and photography. Hybrid approaches to media arts
will enable you to draw on your individual skills, whether they extend
across fine art, design, craft, or critical studies. With a studio
focus, the program is driven by curiosity, exploration, interdisciplinarity,
and conceptual development.
In addition to your chosen area of study, you will have the opportunity
to take Interdisciplinary Fine and Media Arts courses that
explore a diverse range of visual arts concerns from an interdisciplinary
approach. At the senior level, these courses also provide
you with opportunities for internship placements in galleries,
museums, and artist-run centres.
Graduates of NSCAD’s Intermedia program are successful studio
artists working in the areas of film, video, electronics and robotics,
sound, and installation. Others establish careers as gallery administrators,
community educators, and arts writers. Many pursue
graduate studies and become critics, curators, and college/university
professors.
Entry to the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Intermedia Program
The Major in Intermedia program is an open entry program. After
successfully competing the first two years of study, students may
declare their intention to major in Intermedia. To declare a major,
students must submit a declaration form, available from the Office
of Student and Academic Services.
Entry Requirements (Years 1 & 2)
Successful applicants to the Major in Intermedia program must
have completed the following course work with no grade lower
than C-.
Foundation Year (24 Studio; 6 LAS), including 2 of the following:
• FNDN 1310 Foundation Photo
• FNDN 1330 Foundation Video
• FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer
Year 2: (Required for entry to the Major)
12 Studio Credits chosen from the following:
• DRAW 2000 (6)
• FILM 2500 (6)
• PNTG 2000 (6)
• PHOT 2000 6)
• PRTM 2000 (6)
• MDIA 2020 (6)
• SCLP 2000 (6)
6 AHIS Credits (LAS)
• AHIS 2020 (3)
• AHIS (any level) (3)
Required Course Work for Major (Years 3 & 4)
30 studio credits:
2 of the following courses:
• MDIA 3230 (6) / MDIA 3240 (6) / MDIA 3250 (6)
Plus
• 9 studio credits of FILM, MDIA, or PHOT courses, including at
least 6 credits at the 3000 level
Plus
• MDIA 4100 (Advanced Studio in Intermedia) (9)
3 Liberal Arts credits: MDIA 3050 (Intermedia Seminar) (3)
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9 Credits Art History (LAS)
• AHIS 3000/4000 level (6)
• AHIS (any level) (3)
6 LAS Credits
24 OPEN Credits
SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE: BFA (INTERMEDIA)
YEAR 1
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)
Including 2 of the following:
• FNDN 1310 Foundation Photo
• FNDN 1330 Foundation Video
• FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)
6 AHIS Credits: Art History 2020: Survey of 20th C Art and
Art History (any level)
12 Studio Credits chosen from the following:
DRAW 2000 Introductory Studio in Drawing (6)
FILM 2500 Introductory Film (6)
PNTG 2000 Introductory Painting (6)
PHOT 2000 Introductory Photography (6)
PRTM 2000 Introductory Printmaking (6)
MDIA 2020 Introductory Video (6)
SCLP 2000 Introductory Sculpture (6)
6 LAS credits
6 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)
6 AHIS Credits: Art History (any level) and
Art History 3000 or 4000 level
12 Studio Credits chosen from the following:
• MDIA 3230 Intermedia: Idea and Process (6)
• MDIA 3240 Intermedia: Language Intro Art (6)
• MDIA 3250 Intermedia: Media Landscapes (6)
9 Studio Credits
FILM, MDIA, or PHOT courses, including at least 6 credits at
the 3000 level
3 LAS Credits: MDIA 3050 Intermedia Seminar: [topic] (3)
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History at the 3000 or 4000 level
9 Studio Credits: MDIA 4100 Advanced Studio in
Intermedia (9)
18 OPEN Credits
Exhibition
Students in their final year of the Major in Intermedia
Program are encouraged to prepare an exhibition of their
work at NSCAD gallery or other appropriate venue.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR
IN JEWELLERY DESIGN AND
METALSMITHING
The Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Jewellery Design and
Metalsmithing program offers students opportunities to explore
the media and practices of jewellery and holloware. The fields of
Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing are experiencing a renaissance
of diverse creative approaches. You will explore a wide variety
of concepts and philosophies as you engage in critical discussions
about content and form in order to create a new language
of metal. The program offers a broadly based metals education,
including studies of art jewellery, holloware, product design, and
metal business practice. Design and technical projects emphasize
problem-solving, conceptual development, and analytical thinking.
From basic skills development, you will go on to explore advanced
technical procedures and to develop your individual artistic practice.
Graduates of NSCAD’s Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing establish
successful art jewellery studio practices, while others develop
commercial jewellery businesses. Many have pursued graduate
studies and have become writers, critics, curators, and professors
at colleges/universities.
Entry to the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Jewellery Design and
Metalsmithing Program
The Major in Jewellery Design and Metal smithing program is an
open entry program. After successfully competing the first two
years of study, students may declare their intention to major in
Jeweller Design and Metalsmithing. To declare a major, students
must submit a declaration form, available from the Office of
Student and Academic Services.
Entry Requirements (Years 1 & 2)
Students who are in good standing may declare their intention to
major in jewellery design and metalsmithing, upon completing the
following required courses:
Foundation Year (24 Studio; 6 LAS)
Year 2: (Required for entry to the Major)
6 AHIS Credits (LAS)
• AHIS 2020 (3) or AHIS 2010 (3)
• AHIS 2120 (3)
12 Credits Studio at the 2000 level as follows:
• JWLY 2000 Introduction to Jewellery (3) and
• JWLY 2100 Introduction to Holloware (3)
Plus one of the following 3-credit studio courses:
• JWLY 2500 Jewellery II: Methods (3) OR
• JWLY 2600 Holloware II: Object Design (3)
Plus one of the following 3-credit studio courses:
• DRAW 2210 Descriptive Drawing (3)
• CRFT/DRAW 2240 Ideagram (3)
• DRAW 2250 Drawing for Development and Rendering (3)
• JWLY 3311 Introduction to CAD/CAM for Jewellery and 3D
Objects (3)
Required Course Work for Major (Years 3 & 4)
27 Credits Studio
• JWLY 3000 (6)
Plus
• PROD 2010 Product Design: Form (3) or
• JWLY 2600 Holloware II: Object Design (3)
• 6 credits from: JWLY 3120 (6), 3420 (6), 3506 (6), 3509 (9)
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• JWLY 4006/4009 (6/9)
• JWLY 4506/4509 (6/9)
3 Credits LAS
• PROD 3110 (3) Entrepreneurship and the Visual Arts
9 Credits AHIS
• AHIS 2120 (any level) (3)
• AHIS 3160 Twentieth Century Craft (3)
• AHIS 3000 / 4000 level (3)
3 Studio Credits
6 LAS Credits ** Note that JWLY 3010 (3) Gemology and
Jewellery Seminar (JWLY 3050) are recommended but not required
24 OPEN Credits
SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE:
BFA (JEWELLERY DESIGN AND METALSMITHING)
YEAR 1
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)
6 AHIS Credits:
Art History 2120: Craft and Design History: 1750-1950
and one of:
Art History 2020: Survey of 20th C Art or
Art History 2010: Survey of 19th C Art
12 Credits Studio at the 2000 level as follows:
• JWLY 2000 Introduction to Jewellery (3) and
• JWLY 2100 Introduction to Holloware (3)
Plus
One of the following 3-credit studio courses:
• JWLY 2500 Jewellery 2: Methods (3) or
• JWLY 2600 Holloware 2: Methods (3)
Plus
One of the following 3-credit studio courses:
• DRAW 2210 Descriptive Drawing
• CRFT/DRAW 2240 Ideagram
• DRAW 2250 Drawing for Development and Rendering
• JWLY 3311 Intro to CAD/CAM for Jewellery & 3D Objects
3 Studio Credits
3 LAS Credits
6 OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)
6 AHIS Credits: Art history 3160 Twentieth Century Craft and
Art History (any level)
Plus
• JWLY 3000 Intermediate Jewellery and Holloware (6)
Plus
6 credits chosen from:
• JWLY 3120 Advanced Techniques 1 (6)
• JWLY 3420 Advanced Techniques 2 (6)
• JWLY 3506/9 Studio Project 1: Jewellery (6-9)
3 Studio Credits: PROD 2010: Product Design: Form or
JWLY 2600 Holloware II: Object Design
3 LAS Credits: PROD 3110 Entrepreneurship & Visual Arts
6 OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)
• 3 AHIS Credits: Art History at the 3000 or 4000 level
• JWLY 4006/4009 Studio Projects 2: Jewellery (6-9)
• JWLY 4506/4509 Studio Projects 3: Jewellery (6-9)
• 3 LAS Credits
• 12 OPEN Credits (LAS or Studio)
Exhibition
Students in their final year of the Major in Jewellery Design and
Metalsmithing Program are encouraged to prepare an exhibition
of their work at NSCAD gallery or other appropriate venue.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS:
MAJOR IN PHOTOGRAPHY
The photography program enables you to examine the technical,
historical, and theoretical issues related to contemporary photography.
While gaining expertise in conventional, digital, and hybrid
methods of image making, you will develop your own artistic
practice and gain a critical understanding of the aesthetic and
social discourses within photography.
Graduates of NSCAD’s Photography program are successful artists,
commercial photographers, writers, and arts administrators.
Many of our graduates have pursued graduate studies and have
become curators, critics, art historians, and college/university
professors.
Entry to the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Photography
Program
The Major in Photography program is an open entry program.
After successfully completing the first two years of study, including
completion of specified required course work with no grade
lower than C-. students may declare their intention to major in
Photography. To declare a major, students must submit a declaration
form, available from the Office of Student and Academic
Services.
Entry Requirements (Years 1 & 2)
Students who are in good standing may declare their intention
to major in Photography upon completing the following required
courses:
Foundation Year (24 Studio; 6 LAS) including:
FNDN 1310 Foundation Photography
FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer
In addition, students must have completed the following course
work with no grade lower than C-
YEAR 2: (Required for entry to the Major)
12 Studio Credits of photography courses at the 2000 level:
• PHOT 2000 Introductory Photography (6)
• PHOT 2706 Digital Photography (6)
• 6 AHIS Credits (LAS)
• AHIS 2020 (3)
• AHIS (any level) (3)
Required Course Work for Major (Years 3 & 4)
24 credits of photography courses, including:
• 15 additional credits of photography studio courses, with at
least 12 credits at the 3000/4000 level
• PHOT 4000 Advanced Photography Critique (9)
3 LAS Credits
• PHOT 36xx (3) Photography Issues Seminar: [topic]
9 AHIS Credits (LAS)
AHIS 3200 History of Phography (3)
AHIS at the 3000 /4000 level (3)
AHIS (any level) (3)
6 Studio Credits
6 LAS Credits
24 OPEN Credits
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SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE: BFA (PHOTOGRAPHY)
YEAR 1
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)
Including the following:
FNDN 1310 Foundation Photography
FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)
6 AHIS Credits:
• Art History AHIS 2020 Survey of 20th Century Art
• Art History (any level)
12 Studio Credits of photography courses at the 2000
level: PHOT 2000 Introductory Photography (6)
PHOT 2706 Digital Photography (6) (formerly
PHOT 2700)
3 Studio credits
3 LAS credits
6 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)
6 AHIS Credits:
• Art History 3200 History of Photography
• Art History at any level
9 Studio Credits:
• PHOT 2xxx/3xxx (3)
• PHOT 3xxx (6)
3 LAS Credits: PHOT 3600 (3) Photography Issues
Seminar: [topic]
3 Studio credits
9 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History at the 3000 or 4000 level
15 Studio Credits:
PHOT 3xxx (6)
PHOT 4000 (9) Advanced Photo Critique 1
3 LAS Credits
9 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
Exhibition
Students in their final year of the Major in Photography
are encouraged to prepare an exhibition of their work at
NSCAD gallery or other appropriate venue.

BACHELOR OF FINE ART: MAJOR IN
TEXTILES
The Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Textiles program introduces
you to the diverse field of textiles, which encompasses art,
science, and technology. The program integrates conceptual
concerns as you study the techniques and design skills involved
in the textile traditions of weaving, dyeing, and printing. You will
examine the relationship between materials, processes, and the
maker, as well as the critical role that textiles have played in world
cultures. With a focus on sustainable and organic materials and
techniques, the program maintains handcraft values and incorporates
digital methodologies.
NSCAD Textiles graduates are successful studio artists, clothing
designers, owners of textile businesses, interior designers,
community educators, and arts administrators in galleries and
museums. Many have pursued graduate studies and have become
writers, critics, curators, and professors at colleges/universities.
Entry to the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Textiles Program
The Major in Textiles program is an open entry program. After
successfully competing the first two years of study, students may
declare their intention to major in textiles. To declare a major, students
must submit a declaration form, which is available from the
Office of Student and Academic Services.
Entry Requirements (Years 1 & 2)
Students who are in good standing may declare their intention to
major in textiles, upon completing the following required courses:
Foundation Year (24 Studio; 6 LAS)
Year 2: (Required for entry to the Major)
9 credits of textiles courses:
• TEXL 2000 Intro. to Weaving (3)
• TEXL 2100 Intro. to Resist Dyeing (3)
• TEXL 2200 Intro. to Screenprinting (3)
6 AHIS Credits (LAS)
• AHIS 2010 or AHIS 2020
• AHIS (any level) (3)
Required Course Work for Major (Years 3 & 4)
24 Studio Credits of textiles courses:
• TEXL 3000 (6) Intermediate Weaving
• TEXL 3100 (6) Intermediate Dyeing and Printing
• TEXL 4006/4009 (6 – 9)
• TEXL 4506/4509 (6 – 9)
3 Studio Credits
• PROD 2010 Product Design: Form (3) or
• TEXL 3206 Intermediate Textiles Workshop: Textiles for the
Marketplace (3)
3 LAS credits
• PROD 3110 Entrepreneurship and the Visual Arts (3)
9 AHIS Credits (LAS)
• AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750 – 1950 (3) and
• AHIS 3160 20th C Craft History (3) and
• AHIS 3xxx / 4xxx (3)
3 Studio Credits selected from the following:
• CMDS 2020 Basic Graphic Design (3) or
• DSGN 2601 (formerly CMDS 2600) Steps to Illustration (3) or
• TEXL 2450 Developmental Drawing for Fashion [formerly TEXL
3400] (3) or
• TEXL 2150 Repeating Patterns (3)
3 Studio Credits
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6 LAS Credits (Textiles Seminar (TEXL 3050) is recommended
but not required)
24 OPEN Credits
SAMPLE STUDY GUIDE: BFA (TEXTILES)
YEAR 1
Foundation Year (30 Credits: 24 Studio; 6 LAS)
YEAR 2 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History 2010: Survey of 19th C Art or
Art History 2020: Survey of 20th C Art
3 AHIS Credits (any level)
9 credits of textiles courses as follows:
• TEXL 2000 (3) Introduction to Weaving
• TEXL 2100 (3) Introduction to Resist Dyeing
• TEXL 2200 (3) Introduction to Screenprinting
3 Studio Credits selected from the following:
• CMDS 2020 Basic Graphic Design (3)
• DSGN 2601 (formerly CMDS 2600) Steps to Illustration (3)
• TEXL 2450 Developmental Drawing for Fashion [formerly
TEXL 3400] (3)
• TEXL 2150 Repeating Patterns (3)
6 LAS credits
6 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 3 (Please Check Timetable)
6 AHIS Credits: Art History 2120: Craft and Design History
1750-1950 and Art History 3160: 20th C Craft History
12 Studio Credits of textiles courses as follows:
TEXL 3000 Intermediate Weaving (6)
TEXL 3100 Intermediate Dyeing and Printing (6)
3 LAS credits: PROD 3110 Entrepreneurship and the Visual
Arts
3 Studio Credits chosen from:
• PROD 2010 Product Design: Form or
• TEXL 3206 Inter. Textiles Workshop: Textiles for the
Marketplace
6 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
YEAR 4 (Please Check Timetable)
3 AHIS Credits: Art History at the 3000 or 4000 level
12 Studio Credits of textiles courses as follows:
TEXL 4006/4009 Studio Projects 2: Textiles (6-9)
TEXL 4506/4509 Studio Projects 3: Textiles (6-9)
3 STUDIO credits
12 OPEN credits (LAS or Studio)
Exhibition
Students in their final year of the Major in Textiles program
are encouraged to prepare an exhibition of their work at
NSCAD gallery or other appropriate venue.

MINOR PROGRAMS
General Information About Minor Programs
All minor programs require 24 credits of course work. At least 12
credits required for a chosen Minor (except for the Minor in Film
Studies) must be completed by course work at NSCAD. Students
may apply for minor programs only after admission to a major
program. The two minor programs available to students in the
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interdisciplinary) non-major program are
the Minor in Art History and the Minor in Film Studies. Any of the
major programs may be combined with the following minors:
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Fashion
Film Studies (in cooperation with the Metro Halifax Universities
Consortium)
Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing
Textiles
Students who wish to declare a minor must submit a declaration
form, available from the Office of Student and Academic Services.
MINOR IN ART HISTORY
The Minor in Art History requires 24 credits in art history courses,
which must include:
Survey of 19th Century Art (AHIS 2010)
3 LAS credits
Survey of 20th Century Art (AHIS 2020)
3 LAS credits
9 AHIS credits at the 3000 level
9 additional credits in art history
MINOR IN CERAMICS
The Minor in Ceramics requires 24 credits in required courses,
which must include 21 studio credits and 3 LAS credits. The required
courses are:
CERM 2006 Introductory Ceramics
6 Studio credits
Or
CERM 2003 / PROD 2003 Ceramics Introduction for Design
3 Studio credits and
CERM 2110 Introductory Throwing I
3 Studio credits
Plus
CERM 3100 Intermediate Ceramics: Process & Design
9 Studio Credits
CERM 3600 Advanced Ceramics
6 Studio Credits
Craft and Design History 1750–1950 (AHIS 2120)
3 LAS credits
MINOR IN DRAWING
The Minor in Drawing requires 24 studio credits in drawing courses.
The required courses are:
FNDN 1100 Foundation Drawing 1
3 Studio credits
FNDN 1600 Foundation Drawing 2
3 Studio credits
Choice of: DRAW 2000; DRAW 3000; DRAW 4000; DRAW 4400
6 credits of DRAW at the 3000 level or higher
6 additional credits in drawing courses at any level
MINOR IN FASHION
The Minor in Fashion requires 24 credits in fashion courses that
are offered within the Textiles Department. The courses required
for the Minor are:
TEXL 2300 Fibre, Fabric Fashion
3 Studio credits
TEXL 2400 Fashion: Pattern Drafting or TEXL 2550 Pattern
Development
3 Studio credits
TEXL 2500 Fashion: Construction
3 Studio credits
TEXL 3350 Intermediate Fibre, Fabric, Fashion
3 Studio credits
TEXL 2450 Developmental Drawing for Fashion
3 Studio credits [previously required TEXL 3400]
TEXL 3410 Intermediate Fashion Studies
6 Studio credits
TEXL 3310 Fashion Workshop; [topic]
3 Studio credits
MINOR IN FILM STUDIES
The Minor in Film Studies is offered to students in the BA and
BFA programs within the Metro Consortium Universities. The
Metro Consortium Universities include the Nova Scotia College
of Art and Design, Mount Saint Vincent University, Saint Mary’s
University, Dalhousie University, and University of King’s College.
Because of the nature of the course requirements of the Minor in
Film Studies NSCAD has waived the 50% residency requirement
for this minor only. For more information visit: http://halifaxfilmstudies.wordpress.com
The Minor in Film Studies requires 24
credits in film history and criticism, which must include:
6 LAS credits in film history selected from:
• Theatre 2300 Film Study (6 credits Dalhousie)
• AHIS 2800 Film History and Criticism 1890 – 1940 (3 credits
NSCAD)
• AHIS 2810 Film History and Criticism 1940-present (3 credits
NSCAD)
Plus
Fine Art 2293 Introduction to Film Language (3 credits MSVU)
Fine Art 2295 Aesthetics of Film (3 credits MSVU)
Plus
12 credits of other film history and criticism courses offered by
Dalhousie, Mount Saint Vincent, Saint Mary’s and NSCAD. Details
of courses offered in a particular semester are listed in the
Inter-university Film Studies brochure available at NSCAD in the
Historical and Critical Studies Office
MINOR IN JEWELLERY DESIGN
AND METALSMITHING
The Minor in Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing requires 24 credits
in required courses, which must include 21 studio credits and 3
LAS credits. The required courses are:
JWLY 2000 Introduction to Jewellery
3 Studio credits
JWLY 2100 Introduction to Holloware
3 Studio credits
Plus
JWLY 2500 Jewellery 2: Methods
3 Studio credits
Or
JWLY 2600 Holloware 2: Object Design
3 Studio credits
Plus (See Next Page...)
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JWLY 3000 Intermediate Jewellery and Holloware
6 Studio credits
JWLY 3506 Studio Project 1: Jewellery
6 Studio credits
AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750 – 1950
3 LAS credits
MINOR IN TEXTILES
The Minor in Textiles requires 24 credits in required courses, which
must include 21 studio credits and 3 LAS credits. The required
courses are:
TEXL 2000 Introduction to Weaving
3 Studio credits
TEXL 2100 Introduction to Resist Dyeing
3 Studio credits
TEXL 2200 Introduction to Screenprinting
3 Studio credits
TEXL 3000 Intermediate Weaving
6 Studio credits
TEXL 3100 Intermediate Dye & Print
6 Studio credits
AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750 – 1950
3 LAS credits
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POST-BACCALAUREATE
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
VISUAL ARTS CERTIFICATE FOR
TEACHERS
The Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD University)
Visual Arts Certificate for Teachers has been designed specifically
for teachers interested in strengthening their knowledge of visual
arts theory, issues, history, methodologies and skills in order to
enhance their teaching experiences. Approved by the Nova Scotia
Department of Education and MHPEC, the Visual Arts Certificate
for Teachers meets Nova Scotia provincial requirements for one
level of Advanced Teacher Certification.
• Art Specialist teachers will upgrade their studio skills and further
their knowledge of contemporary visual arts issues.
• Non-Art Specialist teachers will gain an understanding of art
making, its application to the classroom and the role of the visual
arts in contemporary culture.
To reflect the breadth of visual arts subjects suitable for classroom
teaching, the 30-credit Visual Arts Certificate for Teachers has
been tailored from a wide variety of existing three- and six-credit
studio and theoretical credit undergraduate and graduate courses.
For a complete list and description of NSCAD’s credit courses,
please see the Academic calendar and Guide to Undergraduate
and Graduate Programs, found on the NSCAD website or available
through the Office of Student and Academic Services. Each
semester the courses that are being offered are listed in the
Timetable.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND STUDY SECTIONS
For the purposes of the Visual Arts Certificate for Teachers, credit
course selections have been grouped into the three study sections
listed below. Nine-credit studio courses, independent study,
internships and World Travel courses are not eligible for this
program.
1) History, Theory and Contemporary Issues (LAS courses:
Liberal Arts and Science)
Teachers may select from most of NSCAD’s three-credit undergraduate
liberal arts (L) courses, provided pre-requisites have
been met. FNDN 1800 Writing for the Arts is not eligible as teachers
are expected to have completed the course or an equivalent
course during their undergraduate study.
2) Methodologies in Teaching Art (EDAR courses)
Teachers may select from most of NSCAD’s three-credit EDAR
and MAED courses, provided pre-requisites have met. MAED
6400 and MAED 6800 are not eligible. (** MAED courses are not
currently offered)
3) Studio Practice (S courses: Studio)
Teachers may select from NSCAD’s three-credit and six-credit undergraduate
studio (S) courses, provided pre-requisites have been
met. Nine-credit studio courses, independent study, internships
and World Travel courses are not eligible for the credit certificate
program.
To qualify for the Visual Arts Certificate for Teachers, a student
must:
• Complete 30 credits of NSCAD University course work within
five years of the initial date of enrolment
• Course requirements must be met
• A grade average of B or better must be maintained

Course work and credit requirements in each of the three sections
of study vary for Art Specialist and Non-Art Specialist teachers as
described below.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATE COMPLETION
Following program completion, students will submit a letter of
application for a change in teacher certification classification
to the Registrar, Teacher Certification, at the NS Department of
Education. A supporting official transcript confirming completion
of all courses, proof of the certificate award and a fee, as required
at that time, must accompany the letter of application.
The Nova Scotia Department of Education does not permit double-counting
courses to fulfill requirements of an upgrading program.
Any course work credited towards previous post-secondary
programs or to upgrade a teaching license may not be used to
meet requirements of the Visual Arts Certificate for Teachers.
Up to twelve (12) credits earned at NSCAD University with a
grade of B or better will be considered for transfer to the certificate
program provided that the credits meet certificate program
requirements and have not been applied to any other program
or certification at NSCAD University or elsewhere. To transfer
credits from the NSCAD Master of Arts in Art Education program,
a formal withdrawal from the graduate program is required.
Course work completed at another institution is not transferable
to the certificate program but may be considered to waive course
requirements or meet pre-requisite requirements.
When a certificate candidate is accepted to a NSCAD University
degree program prior to completion of the certificate program, s/
he must formally withdraw from the certificate program. Credits
earned in the certificate program may be considered for transfer
to the degree program, provided the transfer conforms to established
transfer of credit policies and program requirements.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Application for admission to the Visual Arts Certificate for
Teachers Program is made through the NSCAD Admissions
Office. Acceptance into the program presumes eligibility for the
Initial Teachers Certificate with the Nova Scotia Department of
Education or its equivalent and at least one year full-time teaching
experience within a public or approved private school setting.
Admission to the certificate program is based on the review of the
application materials:
1) A completed and signed application form.
2) Proof of the Nova Scotia Department of Education Initial
Teachers Certificate or its equivalent (Note to out-of-province applicants:
Applicants are responsible for ascertaining the acceptance
of this certificate in their province.)
3) Letter of recommendation sent directly from a school principal
where the applicant has taught.
4) All official university transcripts received directly from issuing
institutions.
5) Resume of teaching experiences including years and subject
areas taught.
6) Candidate’s one-page personal statement that articulates
program focus and how the visual arts will enhance one’s teaching
practice.
Application materials and a nonrefundable application fee of $50
must be received before an admission decision will be made. Do
not submit samples of work. A portfolio or examples of work may
be requested after admission to the program when it is necessary
to demonstrate that course pre-requisites have been met.
Completed applications are dated and reviewed in chronological
order by the Certificate Admissions Committee. The Certificate
Admissions Committee is the sole judge of decisions regarding
admission to the certificate program.
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Application deadlines are March 15 and October 15.
Mail the application submission to:
NSCAD University Certificate Admissions
5163 Duke Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3J6
ART SPECIALIST TEACHERS
For the purposes of the certificate program, an Art Specialist
teacher is defined as a graduate of both a recognized Bachelor
of Fine Arts degree program or equivalent and a recognized
Bachelor of Education program with a first teachable in the visual
arts. Applicants must have at least one full year of classroom
visual arts teaching experience within a public or approved private
school setting. Art Specialist teachers have the opportunity to
upgrade their studio skills and pedagogical practices in the visual
arts and to further their knowledge of contemporary visual arts
issues.
Art Specialist teachers are required to take a minimum of fifteen
(15) out of the thirty (30) credits at the 3000 level or above. Of
the thirty (30) credits:
6 Credits: History, Theory and Contemporary Issues:
• AHIS 2020 Survey of Twentieth Century Art (3 credits) is required,
unless taken under a previous program
• FNDN 1200 Introduction to Visual Culture (3 credits) is required
if the BFA or equivalent program was completed prior
to 1996. Art Specialist teachers who are required to take
FNDN 1200 may substitute one of the following:
• AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750-1950
• AHIS 2800 Film History and Criticism 1890-1940 (AHIS 2020
is equired as a prerequisite)
• AHIS 2810 Film History and Criticism 1940 to Present (AHIS
2020 is required as a prerequisite)
If an art specialist teacher has completed these courses under a
previous degree program, approved substitutions will be made
available.
18 Credits: Studio Practice
6 Credits: Electives must be selected from any of the three study
sections. If an art specialist teacher has not completed elementary
and / or secondary art methods courses under a previous degree
program, these courses must be taken in lieu of an elective course:
• EDAR 5510: Elementary Art Methods (3 credits)
• EDAR 5610 Secondary Art Methods 1 (3 credits) (or an equiva-
lent approved Secondary Art Methods course)
Course Registration and Academic Regulations
Registration for credit courses follows the procedures established
by the NSCAD Registrar’s Office. Course registration is conditional
upon meeting course pre-requisites and dependent upon course
availability. Course fees and payment schedule are published
each semester on NSCAD’s website. All Post-Baccalaureate students
are expected to adhere to NSCAD’s academic regulations,
deadlines, and fee structure. This information is available on the
NSCAD website and in this Academic Calendar.

NON-ART SPECIALIST TEACHERS
Non-Art Specialist teachers have the opportunity to develop their
interest, knowledge and skills in the visual arts and enrich their understanding
of the role of the visual arts in contemporary culture.
Certificate requirements for Non-Art Specialist teachers are:
6 Credits: History, Theory and Contemporary Issues:
• AHIS 2020 Survey of Twentieth Century Art is required, unless
taken under a previous program
• One course must be selected from the following list:
-FNDN 1200 Introduction to Visual Culture
-AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750-1950
-AHIS 2800 Film History and Criticism 1890-1940 (AHIS 2020 is
required as a pre or co-requisite)
-AHIS 2810 Film History and Criticism 1940 to Present. (AHIS
2020 is required as a pre or co-requisite)
If a non-art specialist teacher has completed these courses under
a previous degree program, approved substitutions will be made
available.
12 Credits: Studio Practice. The following are required courses,
unless taken under a previous program:
• FNDN 1010 Introduction to Studio Practices
• FNDN 1100 Foundation Drawing 1**
**For teachers with no formal art training, a noncredit drawing
course must be completed prior to enroling in FNDN 1100
Foundation Drawing 1.
9 Credits: Methodologies in Teaching Art: a secondary art methods
course and an elementary art methods course are required,
unless taken under a previous degree program.
It is recommended that FNDN 1010: Foundation Introduction to
Studio Practice and FNFN 1100: Foundation Draw 1 be completed
prior to taking methods courses such as.
• EDAR 5610 Secondary Art Methods 1 (3 credits) (or an equiva-
lent approved Secondary Art Methods course)
• EDAR 5510 Elementary Art Methods (3 credits) or EDAR 5050
Visual Arts in the Classroom (3 credits)
3 Elective credits must be selected from any of the three study
sections.
Course Registration and Academic Regulations
Registration for credit courses follows the procedures established
by the NSCAD Registrar’s Office. Course registration is conditional
upon meeting course pre-requisites and dependent upon course
availability. Course fees and payment schedule are published
each semester on NSCAD’s website. All Post-Baccalaureate students
are expected to adhere to NSCAD’s academic regulations,
deadlines, and fee structure. This information is available on the
NSCAD website and in this Academic Calendar.
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VISUAL ARTS CERTIFICATE IN
STUDIO
Individuals interested in expanding their expertise in the visual
arts and have earned an undergraduate university degree,
have a unique opportunity to earn a graduate certificate from
NSCAD University. Approved through the NSCAD Academic
Council, NSCAD Board of Governors and Maritime Provinces
Higher Education Commission (MPHEC), the 30-credit Visual Arts
Certificate in Studio is designed for both art specialists and nonart
specialists.
Visual Arts Certificate in Studio: General Practice
The Visual Arts Certificate in Studio: General Practice provides
individuals with a degree other than in the visual arts the opportunity
to develop observational and other critical visual arts skills.
They will also gain a better understanding of visual arts theory
and practice.
Visual Arts Certificate in Studio: [Discipline]
Anyone who has earned a visual arts degree (BFA, MFA or equivalent)
in fine arts, media arts, craft or design has the opportunity
to earn the Visual Arts Certificate in Studio: [Discipline]. These
individuals will further their exploration of visual art processes
through concentrated study in one studio discipline in which no
more than twelve (12) credits were earned during their degree
work.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND STUDY SECTIONS
Certificate participants tailor their study to meet their individual
interests through a wide selection of studio and theoretical credit
courses designed for NSCAD degree programs. Certificate students
participate in the same credit courses with the same faculty
as degree students.
For the purposes of the certificate program, courses and requirements
have been grouped into three sections of study:
1) Studio (S);
2) Liberal Arts (LAS)
3) Electives (Studio or LAS)
Students are expected to meet course pre-requisites and maintain
a grade average of B or better.
Students may take up to five years from the initial date of enrolment
to complete the certificate. Independent study courses,
internships and World Travel courses are not eligible for this
program. FNDN 1800 Writing for the Arts is also not eligible as
participants are expected to have completed the course or an
equivalent course during undergraduate study.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Application for admission to the 30-credit Visual Arts Certificate
in Studio is made through the Admissions Office. Program admission
is based on completion and review of the following application
materials:
1) A completed and signed application form
2) A nonrefundable application fee of $50 in the form of a cheque
or money order payable to NSCAD University.
3) all official university transcripts received directly from issuing
institutions. At least one of these transcripts must show that the
applicant completed an undergraduate degree.
4) a one-page personal statement that articulates program focus
and how the program will benefit your individual artistic practice
and/or professional development.
Application materials and a nonrefundable application fee of $50
must be received before an admission decision will be made. Do
not submit samples of work. A portfolio or examples of work may

e requested after admission to the program when it is necessary
to demonstrate that course pre-requisites have been met.
Application deadlines are March 15 and October 15.
When received and completed, applications are dated and are
forwarded in chronological order to the Certificate Admissions
Committee. Incomplete applications are held for completion. The
Certificate Admissions Committee is the sole judge of decisions
regarding admission to the certificate program.
Mail the application submission to:
NSCAD University Certificate Admissions
5163 Duke Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3J6
VISUAL ARTS CERTIFICATE IN
STUDIO: [DISCIPLINE]
Individuals with a visual arts degree (BFA or equivalent) are required
to complete 30-credits as follows:
• Studio (S): 24 Studio Credits must be selected from one discipline
in which no more than twelve (12) credits were earned
during degree work. At least nine (9) studio credits must be at the
3000 level or above.
• Electives: 6 Elective Credits must be selected. These courses
may be studio (S) or liberal arts (LAS) from any discipline and
have no level restrictions, provided pre-requisites have been met.
VISUAL ARTS CERTIFICATE IN
STUDIO: GENERAL PRACTICE
Individuals with an undergraduate degree other than in the visual
arts are required to complete 30-credits as follows:
• Studio (S): 15 Studio Credits at the Foundation level (FNDN)
must be selected as follows:
•FNDN 1010 Introduction to Studio Practice (3 credits)**
•FNDN 1100 Foundation Drawing 1 (3 credits)**
•9 additional Foundation Studio Credits
**Required unless their equivalents were completed under a
previous program. For individuals admitted to the program and
who have no formal art training, a noncredit introductory drawing
course or equivalent is required prior to enroling in FNDN 1100
Foundation Drawing 1.
• Liberal Arts (LAS): 6 Liberal Arts Credits must be selected.
Students must select these credits (two courses) from a choice of
three courses***:
•AHIS 2010 Survey of Nineteenth Century Art
•AHIS 2020 Survey of Twentieth Century Art
•AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750-1950
***Required unless an equivalent course was completed under a
previous program. If one of the required courses was completed
under a different program, then students may select a LAS course
of choice, provided the pre-requisite requirements are met.
• Open Electives: 9 Elective Credits must be selected. These
courses may be any studio (S) or liberal arts (LAS) course, provided
pre-requisites have been met. In some cases, the instructor’s
written permission will be required.
CREDIT TRANSFERS
Credits earned at other institutions are not transferable to the certificate
program but may be considered to meet pre-requisite re-
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quirements. Up to twelve (12) credits earned at NSCAD University
may be considered for transfer to the certificate program, provided
the credit was not applied to an earned degree at NSCAD
or any other institution. Transfer credits must meet certificate
program requirements and must be at a grade of B or better.
If a certificate candidate applies and is accepted to a NSCAD
University degree program prior to completion of the certificate
program, s/he must formally withdraw from the certificate
program. Credits earned in the certificate program may be considered
for transfer to NSCAD’s degree program, provided the
transfer conforms to the established transfer credit policies and
program requirements.
Course Registration and Academic Regulations
Registration for credit courses follows the procedures established
by the NSCAD Registrar’s Office. Course registration is conditional
upon meeting course pre-requisites and dependent upon course
availability. Course fees and payment schedule are published
each semester on NSCAD’s website. All Post-Baccalaureate students
are expected to adhere to NSCAD’s academic regulations,
deadlines, and fee structure. This information is available on the
NSCAD website and in this Academic Calendar.
POST-BACCALAUREATE
CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Design is a 30-credit
program taken in the Fall and Winter semsters. It is composed
of a mix of Studio (21 credits) and LAS - Liberal Arts (9 credits)
courses. This program is not specific to any particular area of
design; it is meant to be a generalist design credential, in keeping
with the broad, interdisciplinary approach in NSCAD’s BDes and
MDes programs.
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Design is intended to fulfill
the following objectives:
• provide time for international students to culturally acclimatize
to a Canadian university
• provide “design language” ESL instruction and practice to those
who need it
• make remedial design theory instruction available to those who
need it
Students are required to complete 30 credits as follows:
Studio (s): 21 Studio Credits:
DSGN 4900 Advanced Design Studio 1 (9 credits)
DSGN 4901 Advanced Design Studio 2 (9 credits)
3 Studio credits from 2000-5000 level
Liberal Arts (LAS): 6 credits Liberal Arts
DSGN 4906 Design English (3 credits)
DSGN 4905 Seminar in Western Design Issues (3 credits)
3 LAS credits selected from:
DSGN 3111 Perspectives in Design (Topic) (3 credits)
DSGN 4101 Design Issues (3 credits)
** Students who wish to explore design but do not have ESL
requirements should explore the Visual Arts Certificate in Studio:
[Discipline] with a focus in Design.

GRADUATE DEGREES:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
NSCAD University offers two graduate degree programs: a Master
of Fine Arts degree and a Master of Design degree. Both programs
are for those individuals who have gained sufficient experience
in their own area of interest to make concentrated postgraduate
study a useful choice. The graduate programs provide,
through teaching assistantships, direct contact between graduate
and undergraduate students.
The Master of Design is a 42-credit program that normally
consists of a three semester residency. The program is aimed
at graduates of Bachelor of Design programs and professional
designers who wish to broaden their expertise through further
critical, theoretical research and practice.
Admission inquiries should be directed to the Director of
Admissions or to the Director of the MDES Program.
The Master of Fine Arts is a 20-24 month program. NSCAD currently
accepts approximately ten students to the program each
year, with up to twenty students in the program at any one time.
MFA students may work in the following areas:
Craft: Ceramics, Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing, Textiles
Fine and Media Arts: Audio, Digital Media, Drawing, Film,
Installation, Painting, Performance, Photography, Printmaking,
Sculpture, and Video.
Admission inquiries should be directed to the Director of
Admissions or to the Director of the MFA Program.
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS: GENERAL
Application Deadlines
• Master of Design: December 1
• Master of Fine Arts: January 15
English Language Requirement
Applicants whose language of instruction either in high school or
at the post-secondary level is not in English must submit a test of
English as a second language. International applicants for whom
English is a second language must submit evidence of their ability
to carry on studies in English. This evidence must be provided
through one of the following:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 575 (paper),
233 (computer), or 90-91 (internet) [NSCAD’s TOEFL
institution code: 3265]
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS ): 6.5
• Michigan Examination (MELAB): 80
• CanTEST (Saint Mary’s University): 4.5
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL):
70
These test results must be sent directly from the testing service to
NSCAD University, Admissions Office, to be considered valid. No
offer of admission will be made until such scores are received. The
East Coast School of Languages (ECSL) in Halifax has partnered
with NSCAD to provide training in English as a second language
(ESL) and University Achievement Program (UAP). Applicants
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may be conditionally accepted to NSCAD degree programs
pending successful completion of UAP at ECSL .
Students who successfully complete UAP at ECSL do not have
to submit a test of English as a second language to NSCAD for
admission to the university.
East Coast School of Languages
1526 Dresden Row
Halifax NS B3J 3K3
902 491 1526 TEL
ecslcanada.com
Those who successfully complete the following programs will be
granted full admission to NSCAD University without submitting
results from one of the above-listed tests:
• East Coast School of Languages’ (ECSL) University
Achievement Program,
• Apex Language and Career College’s (ALCC) Academic
Preparation Program
• Canadian Language Learning College’s (CLLC) Academic
English Program
• International Language Institute’s (ILI) University Preparatory
English Program

MASTER OF DESIGN
The Master of Design consists of 42 credits taken over a period of
three semesters or one calendar year. Students present their final
design research project at the end of the third semester of study.
SEMESTER 1: SUMMER
(15 CREDIT TOTAL)
Students do 15 credits of coursework. In addition, students will
begin the preliminary research for their final project.
• MDES 6200 Graduate Design Studio (6 credits)
• MDES 6030 Graduate Design Intensive (9 credits)
Students are also expected to present publicly the work done
on their Final Project.
SEMESTER TWO: FALL
(12 CREDIT TOTAL)
Students complete 12 credits of coursework.
• MDES 6600 Graduate Studio 2 (6 credits)
• MDES 6110 Graduate Design Workshop: Topic (3 credits)
• MDES 6112 Design Research Proposal (3 credits)
FINAL RESEARCH PROJECT
All students in the MDES program submit and present a Final
Project. The written component of the Final Project does not
normally exceed 50 pages. The term “Final Project” is used to
emphasize that the student’s research and theoretcial work are
grounded in and concomitant to design practice, and that design
thinking may manifest itself in visual, synthetic forms of expression.
Therefore the Final Project is an amalgam of the outputs of
practice and the written word.
FINAL PROJECT PROPOSAL
Students present their Final Project proposals towards the end of
the second semster. Using visuals in PDF-format, students outline
the theoretical and practice-based underpinnings of the Final
Project. A committee comprising the Director of the program and
at least two other Design faculty members will review the proposal.
If the proposal is deemed to be insufficient, students may be
allowed to revise their proposals before the end of the semester in
which the proposal is made.
SEMESTER THREE: WINTER
(15 CREDITS)
MDES 6800 Graduate Studio 3 (6 credits)
MDES 6900 Graduate Design Thesis Exhibition / Review (9 credits)
Students’ Final Projects are completed under the aegis of MDES
6900. They are submitted before the end of the semester for review
by a committee comprising the Director of the Program and
at least two other Design faculty members.
If the Committee accepts a student’s final project, then the student
must finalize the project, e.g. bind the written component
and other documentation, etc. (Details can be found in the Master
of Design Handbook), and submit it to the University. The degree
will not be granted until this obligation is met.
APPLICATION TO DEFER SUBMISSION OF FINAL PROJECT
If a student is unable to complete the Project by the deadline, he/
she must apply in writing to the Director of the Master of Design
program for permission to defer submission to the first half
of the Summer Semester. Deadline for this application is April 15.
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FINAL PROJECT SUBMISSION
The Final Project Committee may agree to allow a student
to re-submit his/her Final Project if it is found unsatisfactory.
Resubmission will be an agreed-upon date not later than 6
months after the date of submission. Students who do not make
a final submission by the deadline will be considered withdrawn
from the program without credit (unless special circumstances are
involved).
The student submits four bound copies, in an agreed upon format,
of the Final Project to the Graduate Studies Administrative
Assistant to be distributed as follows: one to the NSCAD
University Library; one to the Design Division collection; one for
the review committee. The fourth copy is returned to the student.
When this final requirement is complete, the Director of the MDES
Program will notify the Registrar by memo of the student’s program
completion. The original signed review form will be sent to
the Registrar’s Office with this memo. A student may not graduate
until the Final Project has been accepted.
GRADING & ACADEMIC STATUS
MDes Graduate courses are graded on a Pass/Fail (P/F) system.
The minimum evaluation to earn a P (Pass) is equivalent to a
“B” grade. Undergraduate courses taken for graduate credit are
graded using the NSCAD letter-grade system, and MDes students
must earn a minimum of a B grade in all undergraduate courses in
which they register.
Students’ performance will be monitored very closely throughout
the Program. Should an MDES student’s work become unsatisfactory
(including insufficient progress), or if a student’s attendance
is irregular without sufficient reason, the Faculty and Director of
the MDES Program may require the student to withdraw from
one or more classes, or recommend academic dismissal from the
Program.
FEES & TUITION
MDes Fees
For information on MDes fees please refer to tuition fee information
given on the NSCAD website at www.nscad.ca or at the Office
of Financial Services.
MDES Activation and Time to Completion
An MDes student who does not complete her/his program degree
requirements in the 12 month residency period must apply for
an extension. If an extension is granted, an activation fee will be
charged for each Fall and/or Winter semester until the student
finishes her/his degree.
Student Loans
MDes students should consult their respective provincial student
aid office or guaranteed student loan program (US) concerning
the financial assistance available to them through student loan
channels.
MASTER OF DESIGN ADMISSION
Application Deadlines
Master of Design December 1
Only complete applications received post-marked by the above
deadlines will be considered for admission.
MDes applicants from China must apply through Can-Zhong
International Education Consulting Services Ltd. who will provide
application deadlines and procedures.
English Language Requirement
The English Language Requirement is an admissions requirement
of all NSCAD’s graduate programs.
The language of instruction at NSCAD is English. Required
courses in all Graduate Programs include small group seminars in
which discussion, reading, and writing at the graduate level are

expected. International applicants for whom English is a second
language must submit evidence of their ability to carry on studies
in English. This evidence must be provided through one of the
following:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 575 (paper), 233
(computer), or 90 – 91 (internet) [NSCAD Institution Code: 3265]
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5
• Michigan Examination (MELAB): 80
• CanTEST (Saint Mary’s University): 4.5
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): 70
These test results must be sent directly from the testing service to
NSCAD University, Admissions Office, to be considered valid. No
offer of admission will be made until such scores are received.
The East Coast School of Languages (ECSL) in Halifax has
partnered with NSCAD to provide training in English as a second
language (ESL) and University Achievement Program (EAP).
Applicants may be conditionally accepted to NSCAD degree programs
pending successful completion of UAP at ECSL. Students
who successfully complete UAP at ECSL do not have to submit a
test of English as a second language to NSCAD for admission to
NSCAD.
East Coast School of Languages
1526 Dresden Row
Halifax NS B3J 3K3
TEL: 902 491 1526 www. ecslcanada.com
Transfer from Other Institutions
NSCAD University accepts transfer graduate liberal arts credits at
par from those public or private universities and colleges that are
either members of the Association of Universities and Colleges
of Canada, or are chartered or accredited as post-secondary
degree-granting bodies by appropriate agencies in other countries.
Students admitted to the graduate programs may transfer a
maximum of 3 graduate liberal arts credits.
Master of Design Application Procedure
Applicants to the Master of Design Program should possess a
BDes degree, a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or the
equivalent qualifications from a four-year university or college
program; ability as an artist, craft person or designer; an interest
in the role of design in society and the economy in the context of
design history and theory; an interest in teaching and research at
a post-secondary level; and academic competency. Applicants
to the MDes Program will generally be expected to have completed
the equivalent of NSCAD’s undergraduate historical and
critical studies and liberal arts and science requirements and to
have maintained an overall B average in relevant academic course
work. Successful applicants will be responsible for supplying their
own computer and appropriate software for the duration of the
Program. In addition, students are expected to have Englishlanguage
operating systems on their computers.
Applicants to the MDes Program from other disciplines may be
admitted on the condition that they successfully complete specific
qualifying courses at the undergraduate level. A minimum grade
of B must be earned. The selection of qualifying courses is at the
discretion of the MDes Admissions Committee and may include
both studio and historical and critical studies courses. This study
will be undertaken at the applicant’s own expense and does not
guarantee admission to the MDes Program.
MDES APPLICATION PROCESS
NOTE: MDes applicants from China must apply through NSCAD’s
representative agency in Shanghai or Vancouver:
1. Application Form
An application form must be filled out completely on both sides,
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signed and dated.
2. Portfolio Submission
Design Portfolios should be submitted as a multi-page .PDF file,
however multiple digital images on DVD/CD or USB Stick are also
acceptable. Submit a portfolio of not more than 20 digital images
representative of current work. If an applicant sends more than
20 images, only the first 20 will be viewed. Digital submissions
may include still and/or time-based work. A numbered list of titles,
date, media and dimensions of each work must also be included
with all portfolios.
Applicants outside Canada are particularly requested to consult
postal and customs authorities about the declared value of any
application materials being sent to NSCAD. NSCAD is not responsible
for, and will not receive materials that require customs duty
to be paid and we recommend that the declared value should
not exceed $1.00. Submissions should be clearly marked ‘MDes
Admissions Portfolio’.
3. Statement of Intent
Submit a statement explaining the direction of your practice in
design, and your purposes and intentions in seeking to enter the
MDes Program at NSCAD University. Maximum length is 500
words.
4. Letters of Reference
Arrange for at least two letters of recommendation from professors
or other appropriate persons, referring to your ability as
a designer, and your general academic competence to be sent
directly to NSCAD.
5. Proof of English Proficiency
International applicants for whom English is a second language
must arrange for the results of an English Language test to be
sent directly to NSCAD. Further information on these tests and
the required level of achievement are given earlier in this section
under English Language Requirements.
6. Official Transcripts
Request transcripts of your records at all institutions of higher
education previously attended be sent directly from the previous
institution to the Director of Admissions (MFA Admissions).
7. Application Fee
Graduate: $70.
A non-refundable application fee is required of all applicants. Only
cheques/money orders/credit card information should be submitted.
Do not submit cash. Credit card information should include:
• Cardholder’s name as it appears on the card
• Type of card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express)
• Card number
• Card expiration date
Acknowledgment of receipt of your application will be sent to
your email address, if provided.
Applicants are encouraged to submit portfolios on DVD/CD or
USB stick that they do not need to be returned. For works the
applicant does wish returned, s/he is responsible for their immediate
retrieval after review by the admissions committee. If
arrangements are not made to retrieve the work immediately after
its review, the work will be considered disposable. For applicants
who cannot retrieve his/her portfolio in person, portfolio return
will be completed by NSCAD using applicant-provided prestamped
(Canada only) and addressed mailing envelopes, prepaid
courier invoices, or cheques/money orders/credit card information
to cover postage costs. Do not submit metered postage as it
has an expiration period of 24 – 48 hours and will not be valid for
portfolio return. Although all possible care is exercised in handling
application materials, the university does not accept responsibility
for the loss or damage of these materials.

DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS (EXCEPT
CHINA)
Send all application materials to:
MDes Admissions
Office of Student and Academic Services
NSCAD University
5163 Duke Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3J 3J6
APPLICANTS FROM CHINA
MDes applicants from China must apply through NSCAD’s representative
agency in Shanghai or Vancouver:
Can-Zhong International
Education Consulting Services Ltd.
• Shanghai Office
Rm. 1606, 16th Floor
Jingde Building No. 319 Changde Road
Shanghai, China
tel: 021-6218-6079 or 021-6218-4612
email: can8@canzhong.cn www.canzhong.cn
• Vancouver Office
402-540 Waters Edge Cres.
West Vancouver, BC V7T 0A2, Canada
Tel: 604-742-2360 Fax: 604-742-2361
Email: jasminewan@canzhong.com or fwang56@hotmail.com
www.canzhong.com
Transfer from Other Institutions
NSCAD University accepts transfer graduate liberal arts credits at
par from those public or private universities and colleges that are
either members of the Association of Universities and Colleges
of Canada, or are chartered or accredited as postsecondary
degree-granting bodies by appropriate agencies in other countries.
Students admitted to the graduate programs may transfer a
maximum of 3 graduate liberal arts credits.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
The Master of Fine Arts degree is internationally recognized as
one of the standard qualifications required to teach visual arts and
craft at post-secondary educational institutions such as colleges
and universities. NSCAD’s MFA Program, in existence since 1973,
provides students with the opportunity to develop their work in
a context of intense critical discussion. Academic studies in art
history or other relevant subjects form an integral part of the program.
NSCAD’s MFA Program addresses the main areas of study
offered at NSCAD, Fine and Media Arts and Craft.
Students are selected for their capability as artists or craft persons,
their understanding of related critical information, as well
as the personal qualities and interests that might be expected to
contribute to their success as artists, teachers and scholars.
Master of Fine Arts in Craft
The Master of Fine Arts in Craft program is discipline-based in
ceramics, jewellery design and metalsmithing or textiles.
Master of Fine Arts in Fine and Media Arts
The Master of Fine Arts in Fine and Media Arts is cross-disciplinary
in nature, though students may concentrate in audio and
video, digital media, drawing, film, installation, painting, performance
art, photography, printmaking, sculpture or public art.
MFA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General credit requirements are the same for Craft, Fine Arts and
Media Arts: 42 credits of course work are required in the program
(i.e., 30 graduate studio credits, 12 LAS credits of which 6 are
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mandatory and 6 are elective). A student may accumulate up to
54 credits with optional credits
Course Work Requirements
Graduate Studio (30 credits)
Pedagogy Seminar MFAR 6100 (3 credits)
Graduate Seminar: [topic] MFAR 6200 (3 credits)
Graduate level Liberal Arts and Sciences (3500 – 4000 level)
(6 credits)
Electives (Optional Credits) (12 credits)
Non-credit Requirements
Graduate Forum (attendance and participation is required in each
semester in residence, normally two fall and two winter semesters)
First-Year Review approved by the Advisory Committee
Final Thesis Exhibition approved by the Advisory Committee
Any specific make-up courses as determined at admission, not
counted towards the MFA degree
The MFA Program is 20 to 24 months in duration, beginning in the
Fall semester. NSCAD currently accepts approximately ten students
to the program each year, with fourteen to twenty students
in the program at any one time. The MFA degree is awarded after
the successful completion of 42 credits of course work and other
program requirements (including the Final Thesis Exhibition and
Statement).
Each regular semester, the student will enrol for 9 to 15 credits.
Undergraduate students are expected to work a minimum of three
hours a week for each credit; graduate students should expect to
work beyond this per credit guideline.
MFA students are considered to hold full-time status during the
entire period of their program of study. MFA students pay fulltime
tuition regardless of the number of credits for which they
register. During a Summer semester, students who were registered
during the preceding Fall and Winter semesters may take up to 12
elective credits beyond the specific requirements of the program
as part of the maximum 54 credits. Tuition fees apply during the
Summer semester. Any courses taken in the summer which exceed
the required 42 credits must be taken at the student’s expense.
Students may not take more than 30 credits in one academic year
(Fall/Winter), and no more than 54 credits over the 24-month
period of their program of study.
In some cases, additional or make-up courses are required as a
condition of acceptance to the Program. These courses are taken
at the student’s expense and will be in addition to the degree
requirements.
MFA students are required to enrol in Pedagogy Seminar during
their first semester at NSCAD.
Students register for Graduate Forum (attendance and participation
is required in each semester in residence) during each Fall
and Winter semester.
MFA Academic Regulations
MFA students are required to complete at least one Graduate
Seminar (MFAR 6200) for 3 credits and to complete the other
liberal arts requirements at the 3500 level or above. MFA students
are further recommended to register for MFA Research (MFAR
6600) in their second semester in the program.
Program Advisor
MFA Program Advisors are full-time faculty members of NSCAD
University and must be in residence at NSCAD during the residency
of any MFA student for whom they are acting as a Program
Advisor. The Program Advisor remains with the student throughout
the duration of the program and ensures that the MFA student
is directed towards a selection of courses that meets the require-

ments of the MFA degree and the needs and interests of the student.
The Program Advisor performs the following tasks on behalf
of the student:
• advises the student on course selection in respect to degree
requirements and the student’s particular interests
• acts as Chair of the Advisory Committee
• helps the student prepare for the First-Year Review
• writes and distributes summaries for the First-Year and Final
Reviews
• reviews drafts of the Thesis or Thesis Exhibition Statement
• oversees required revisions to the Thesis or Thesis Exhibition
Statement
• reports to the Registrar on the student’s eligibility to graduate
Craft
MFA students in Craft select their Program Advisor during their
first semester at NSCAD.
Fine and Media Arts
MFA students in Fine and Media Arts select a Program Advisor
with whom to work during their first semester at NSCAD. Students
may choose either the Director of the MFA Program or another
full-time faculty member to act as an interim Program Advisor
during their first semester. MFA students in Fine and Media Arts
must select a Program Advisor and an Advisory Committee at
least two months before their First-Year Review and Advancement
to Candidacy.
First-Year Review and Advancement to Candidacy
Formal reviews of a student’s progress are required in the first and
final year of the Program. All MFA students are required to present
work to their Advisory Committee in order to remain in good
standing in the program. The First-Year Review is a formal review
of any concerns or issues that have arisen over the year. Students
are responsible for organizing this meeting, which is chaired by
the student’s Program Advisor.
One week prior to the Review, the MFA student distributes a short
paper to his/her Committee members which discusses the work
that will be presented to the Committee.
Definition of Good Standing
An MFA student maintains good standing by achieving at least a
grade of B- in the liberal arts or open elective courses, achieving
the grade In Progress in Graduate Studio, and gaining a favourable
assessment on the First-Year Review and any other reviews conducted
by her/his Advisory Committee (see Page 7 for Graduate
Level Grading System).
If an MFA student’s performance is in question, formal notification
will be made by the Advisory Committee, Program Advisor,
Studio Advisor or the Director of the MFA Program to the MFA
Committee, which will determine a course of action which could
include any of the following:
• a specific sequence of study to remedy the problem
• withdrawal of Teaching Assistantship and/or scholarship award
• academic probation
• suspension
If the First-Year Review results in a recommendation for suspension,
the student must reapply for admission to the program according
to the normal application procedures and deadlines.
Final MFA Thesis Review
The Final Review to fulfill MFA requirements takes place in the student’s
second year before the end of the second Winter semester,
in conjunction with the MFA Exhibition.
The Final MFA Review, which is mandatory, includes the exhibition,
thesis statement and the oral presentation. The thesis statement
consists of a thorough and articulate written discussion of the
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work presented in the thesis exhibition and of topics and information
(autobiographical, critical, historical, technical, theoretical)
that help to position the work within a broader conceptual context.
The main portion of the Review meeting with the student’s
Advisory Committee is for discussion and questions about the
exhibition and thesis statement.
Exchange Study
NSCAD University presently offers a number of exchange opportunities
for MFA students during the summer (non-teaching)
semester. The institutions that have participated in graduate exchange
include the following:
• Kyoto City University of the Arts, Japan
• NSCAD of Newcastle, Australia
• NSCAD of Sydney, Australia
• The European Graduate School, Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Liberal Arts and Science Courses at Local Universities
MFA students may satisfy some of their liberal arts and science
requirements through enrolment in courses at the following institutions
with approval of the Director of the MFA Program:
• Dalhousie University (dal.ca)
• University of King’s College (ukings.ca)
• Mount Saint Vincent University (msvu.ca)
• Saint Mary’s University (smu.ca)
Registration procedures at local universities are coordinated
through the Office of Student and Academic Services. A Letter of
Permission for such courses.
Registration in Graduate Studio or Independent Study in Art
History or Independent Study in Critical Studies
An MFA student may approach any full-time faculty member
or pro-rated faculty member to work with in Graduate Studio.
Further information on the distinctions of faculty contracts and
the availability of faculty members for such study is available
through consultation with the Director of the MFA Program.
MFA students who have successfully completed one liberal arts
and science course at NSCAD University may apply to enrol in
a graduate level Independent Study in Art History (AHIS 4700)
or Independent Study in Critical Studies (CSTU 4110) or MFA
Research (MFAR 6600). Interested students should consult with
the Director of the MFA Program regarding proposals for such
courses.
Special Leave
A special leave is a period of absence from the MFA Program of
up to one year, normally requested because of illness or personal
reasons. A Special Leave may be requested in order to pursue an
exceptional professional or research opportunity that is significant
to graduate research. No extensions are granted beyond one year
of absence from the MFA Program.
Summer Study
MFA students may take up to 9 credits of course work during
the summer semester. Graduate Studio, MFA Research, Graduate
Independent Study and Pedagogy are not offered during the
Summer semester. Tuition fees apply during the Summer semester.
MFA Activation and Time to Completion
An MFA student who does not complete her/his program degree
requirements in the 20 – 24 month residency period must apply
for an extension.
If an extension is granted, an activation fee will be charged for
each Fall and/or Winter semester until the student finishes her/his
degree. MFA students must complete their degree program within
five (5) years, or ten (10) Fall and Winter semesters, of their first
registration at NSCAD.

MFA students in Craft or Fine and Media Arts must complete the
Graduate Studio and exhibition component of their degree within
the 20-month period. Students have up to five (5) years to complete
all requirements for the MFA.
Awards and Other Funding
Each MFA student accepted to the Program is awarded a $1500
scholarship for each of two years of full-time continuous enrolment
in which the student remains in good standing.
Teaching Assistantships (TAs)
Each MFA student may be awarded a $2500 teaching assistantship
per semester, for four semesters of full-time enrolment in the
Program. MFA students must apply each semester for a teaching
assistantship.
English and Writing Proficiency
MFA students for whom English is not a first language must meet
certain minimum language requirements as per the Graduate
Admissions Requirement before being accepted into the Program.
Nevertheless, such students are strongly encouraged to consider
further English language training outside NSCAD University, concurrent
with their graduate studies. Students at any stage of study,
from Foundation to Graduate level, are encouraged to bring their
writing concerns to the Writing Centre. They may bring questions,
ideas, drafts of work in progress, or graded work to the tutors for
feedback and suggestions. Handouts and other resources are also
available.
Financial Assistance
A number of scholarships are available to students newly entering
the MFA program. Review for these scholarships is carried out as
part of the admissions review process and a separate application
is not necessary. Students already enrolled in the MFA program
may also apply for certain scholarships at NSCAD. Further information
on these scholarships and other financial assistance may
be obtained from the Graduate Studies Office. Specific scholarship
information is available later in this Calendar, and on the
NSCAD website, and applications for these scholarships are available
from the Office of Student and Academic Services.
Program Administration
The Program is administered by the Director of the MFA Program.
The Director also chairs the MFA Committee, which consists of
representatives from areas of NSCAD and includes two MFA
students, one in the first year of study and one in the second. This
Committee is responsible for advising on the Program and liaising
with NSCAD’s governance bodies and with faculty.
MFA Group Exhibition
The MFA students organize an annual group exhibition of their
work at the Anna Leonowens Gallery. This exhibition usually takes
place each Fall semester. Typically, the MFA student who serves
on the Exhibitions Committee represents the MFA students in
working with Gallery staff on this exhibition.
Resource Access
Many areas of NSCAD are open on a 24-hour basis. The library
and technical facilities of NSCAD have posted hours of operation.
After-hours access may be arranged with the Directors of the
Photography Department and the Multimedia Centre (video, audio
and computers) if either of these are the primary focus of an MFA
student’s program. For reasons of safety, there is no after-hours
access to either the Wood Shop or the Metal Shop. Studio and/or
office space is allocated to MFA students according to need.
Visitors’ Program
The MFA Program administers a Visitors’ Program. Visitors are
selected by the MFA students in consultation with the Director of
the MFA Program or with an elected subcommittee. MFA students
assist the Director and the Graduate Studies Administrative
Assistant to organize and administer these visits.
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Grading System
Graduate Studio is initially graded as In Progress or Fail. A Fail
grade in Graduate Studio will result in a review of the student’s
standing in the MFA Program. When the MFA student completes
her/his degree requirements, including the submission of a final,
approved Thesis or Thesis statement, the In Progress grades for
Graduate Studio are finalized as Pass.
All other courses in which MFA students enrol are graded with
the grading system established for the undergraduate degree
programs.
MFA PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Graduate Studio (MFAR 6003 / 6006 / 6009 / 6012)
(3, 6, 9 or 12 credits per semester)
The course Graduate Studio is taken each semester. A description
of the course is given under Graduate Course Descriptions.
MFA students must accumulate 30 credits of Graduate Studio.
In the course Graduate Studio, students work toward their Final
Thesis Exhibition requirement for the MFA degree. Each semester
MFA students, after consultation with their Program Advisor,
will register for between 3 to 12 credits in Graduate Studio with a
Studio Advisor.
Following the successful completion of the MFA Thesis Exhibition,
the In Progress grades previously assigned for Graduate Studio
will be recorded as Pass and the credits accumulated.
If at any time an MFA student receives a No Credit for one of the
semesters of Graduate Studio, the student may lose her/his “good
standing” in the program.
Graduate and Undergraduate Level Liberal Arts and Sciences
A minimum of 6 credits of graduate level liberal arts and science
(LAS) work is required and integral to the MFA Program at
NSCAD University. A minimum grade of B must be achieved in
these courses. The following courses will meet the liberal arts and
science requirements of the MFA degree:
MFA Research (MFAR 6600) (see Graduate Course Descriptions)
Independent Study in Art History (AHIS 4700) (see
Undergraduate Course Descriptions)
Independent Study in Critical Studies (CSTU 4110) (see
Undergraduate Course Descriptions)
NSCAD undergraduate (LAS) course whose requirements have
been adjusted for graduate level study
Approved undergraduate liberal arts and science course (3500 –
4000 level) or graduate liberal arts and science course offered at
another local university
It is recommended that MFA students complete most of their
liberal arts and science requirement during their first year in the
program.
Pedagogy Seminar (MFAR 6100)
Pedagogy Seminar is offered during Fall semesters only. A
description of the course is given under Graduate Course
Descriptions.
Graduate Forum (MFAR 6501)
No credit is awarded for MFA Forum, but successful completion
of MFA Forum during each semester of full-time enrolment in the
MFA Program is required. A description of the course is given
under Graduate Course Descriptions.

MFA APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants to the Master of Fine Arts Program should possess either
a BFA degree, a BDes degree, or the equivalent qualifications
from a four year university or college program; ability as an artist
or craftsperson; an interest in teaching; and academic competency.
Normally applicants to the MFA Program will be expected
to have completed the equivalent of NSCAD’s undergraduate
art history and liberal arts and science requirements and to have
maintained an overall B average in relevant academic course work.
Applicants to the MFA Program who have a four-year diploma
(but not a degree) will be required to take a qualifying semester
to supplement liberal arts requirements. This study will be undertaken
at the applicant’s own expense, and does not guarantee
admission to the MFA Program. Such applicants must register for
a minimum of three courses (nine semester credits). The courses
required in a qualifying semester will be determined by the MFA
Director in consultation with the appropriate Division Chair (or
designate) and the Registrar. A minimum grade of B must be
earned. Applications for the MFA Program will not be accepted
from anyone who has been enrolled in full-time studies and/or
degree studies at NSCAD University at any time during the 24
months prior to the date for which admission is requested.
Application Deadline:
Master of Fine Arts January 15
Only complete applications received post-marked by the above
deadlines will be considered for admission.
Required Application Materials and Documents
1. Application Form
An application form must be filled out completely on both sides,
signed and dated.
2. Portfolio Submission
Submit a portfolio of not more than 20 digital images representative
of current work. If an applicant sends more than 20 images,
only the first 20 will be viewed. Digital submissions may include
still and/or time-based work and should be submitted on CD/
DVD or USB stick. A numbered list of titles, date, media and dimensions
of each work must also be included with all portfolios.
Applicants outside Canada are particularly requested to consult
postal and customs authorities about the declared value of
any application materials being sent to NSCAD. NSCAD is not
responsible for, and will not receive materials that require customs
duty to be paid and we recommend that the declared value
should not exceed $1.00. Submissions should be clearly marked
“MFA Admissions Portfolio”.
3. Statement of Intent
Submit a statement explaining the direction of your studio
practice in art, craft or design, and your purposes and intentions
in seeking toenter the MFA at NSCAD University. Maximum length
is 500 words.
4. Letters of Recommendation
Arrange for at least two letters of recommendation from
professors or other appropriate persons, referring to your
ability as an artist or craftsperson, and your general academic
competence, to be sent directly to NSCAD.
5. Proof of English Proficiency
International applicants for whom English is a second language
must arrange for the results of an English language test to be
sent directly to NSCAD. Further information on these tests and
the required level of achievement are given earlier in this section
under English Language Requirements.
6. Official Transcripts
Request that transcripts of your records at all previously-attended
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institutions of higher education be sent directly Director of
Admissions (MFA Admissions).
7. Application Fee
Graduate: $70.
A non-refundable application fee is required of all applicants.
Only cheques/money orders/credit card information should be
submitted. Do not submit cash. Credit card information should
include:
• Cardholder’s name as it appears on the card
• Type of card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express)
• Card number
• Card expiration date
Acknowledgment of receipt of your application will be sent to
your email address, if provided.
Applicants are encouraged to submit portfolios on DVD/CD
or USB stick that they do not need to be returned. For works
the applicant does wish returned, s/he is responsible for their
immediate retrieval after review by the admissions committee. If
arrangements are not made to retrieve the work immediately after
its review, the work will be considered disposable. For applicants
who cannot retrieve his/her portfolio in person, portfolio return
will be completed by NSCAD using applicant-provided prestamped
(Canada only) and addressed mailing envelopes, prepaid
courier invoices, or cheques/money orders/credit card information
to cover postage costs. Do not submit metered postage as it has
an expiration period of 24 – 48 hours and will not be valid for
portfolio return. Although all possible care is exercised in handling
application materials, the university does not accept responsibility
for the loss or damage of these materials.
Send all application materials to:
MFA Admissions
Office of Student and Academic Services
NSCAD University
5163 Duke Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3J6
Transfer from Other Institutions
NSCAD University accepts transfer graduate liberal arts credits at
par from those public or private universities and colleges that are
either members of the Association of Universities and Colleges
of Canada, or are chartered or accredited as postsecondary
degree-granting bodies by appropriate agencies in other countries.
Students admitted to the graduate programs may transfer a
maximum of 3 graduate liberal arts credits.

COURSE CODES AND COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
AHIS Art History
ARTS Arts (Interdisciplinary)
CERM Ceramics
CMDS Communication Design
CRFT Craft (Interdisciplinary)
CSTU Critical Studies
DRAW Drawing
DSGN Design (Interdisciplinary)
EDAR Art Education
ENGL English
FILM Film
FINA Fine Art (Interdisciplinary)
FNDN Foundation Program
JWLY Jewellery Design/Metalsmithing
MDIA Media Arts
PHOT Photography
PNTG Painting
PROD Product Design
PRTM Printmaking
SCLP Sculpture
TEXL Textiles & Fashion
Graduate Courses
MDES Master of Design
MFAR Master of Fine Arts
Because of limited enrollment in many courses, students are not
guaranteed access to a course simply by virtue of meeting the
prerequisite. A system of priorities guides the registration process.
Definitions of prerequisites:
“Foundation”
Students must have satisfied the foundation requirement to
register in this course. (Exceptions may be allowed if a student
is blending his/her final foundation requirement with upper year
courses, with permission of the Registrar)
“English”
This course requires that students have satisfied the College’s
English requirement.
“Proposal”
This course requires that students prepare a proposal for their
study and work plan. Official registration in the course is confirmed
only with the instructor’s approval of the proposal.
“Program”
This course is available to students accepted into the program,
and usually requires written consent. Non-program students
may register only with the written consent of the instructor.
(Permission to register in this course may be withheld if the student
fails to maintain academic standing within the program.)
“Consent” or “Permission” or “Signature”
This course requires written consent of the instructor or program
chair, as specified.
Repeatable courses
Most courses may not be repeated for credit, except courses
that involve variable “topics”, that involve independent programs
of study, or that constitute continuous requirements for degree
programs.
Course designations:
(S) Studio
(L) Liberal arts and science
(E) Education
(G) Graduate
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Note:
Students may not take 2000 level liberal arts and science
(L) courses until they have satisfied the English requirement.
(Exceptions may be permitted for transfer students for one semester
only with permission of the Registrar)
Note:
Effective January 2011, new Topic Courses will be numbered
with T in alpha-numeric coding to accommodate the shrinking
number of available course numbers. This new coding is now
possible with the introduction of the Datatel Colleague system,
and will have no impact on academic programming or course offerings.
I.e. Topic Course AHIS 3000 would now have its topics
offered as AHIS T301, T302, etc.
ART HISTORY
AHIS 1200 / FNDN 1200 Introduction to Visual Culture
3 credits (L)
This course focuses on how visual images and objects function
within various cultural contexts. The production and reception of
visual materials are examined within historical and social contexts.
Prerequisite: None
AHIS 2010 Survey of Nineteenth Century Art
3 credits (L)
This course will provide a survey of nineteenth-century practices
and media in Western art within their social, political and philosophical
contexts.
Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800)
AHIS 2020 Survey of Twentieth Century Art
3 credits (L)
This course will provide a survey of twentieth-century practices
and media in Western art within their social, political and philosophical
contexts.
Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800)
AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750-1950
3 credits (L)
This course is a study of Western craft and design tradition and
innovations from the
mid-eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century.
Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800)
AHIS 2300 Postcolonialism and Art
3 credits (L)
This course will provide an introduction to the key concepts of
postcolonial art and theory.
Prerequisites: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800)
AHIS 2500 Ancient Art
3 credits (L)
A survey of art, craft and architecture of Europe and the Middle
East from approximately 35,000 BC to AD 400.
Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800)
AHIS 2600 Medieval Art
3 credits (L)
A survey of art, craft and architecture of Western Europe and
Byzantium from approximately AD 300 to 1400.
Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800)
AHIS 2650 Topics in Art History: [topic]
3 credits (L)
This course introduces a topic in art history and follows a lecture
format.
Prerequisite: As specified (including Writing Requirement FNDN
1800)
Topics:
2651 – Canadian War Art
2652 – Embracing Industry: Dresser, Taylor, and the Bauhaus
2653 – 18th Century Art & Culture: Taste, Travel & the new Publics

AHIS 2700 Renaissance and Baroque Art: [topic]
3 credits (L)
Topics in the study of the artistic production of Western Europe
between A.D. 1400 and 1750
Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800)
Topics:
2701 – Renaissance
2702 – Baroque
2703 – Renaissance and Baroque Art
AHIS 2800 Film History and Criticism: 1890-1940
3 credits (L)
This course provides an introduction to the history, analysis and
criticism of film from 1890-1940.
Prerequisite: AHIS 2020 Survey of 20th Century Art or concurrent
AHIS 2810 Film History and Criticism: 1940 to present
3 credits (L)
This course provides an introduction to the history, analysis and
criticism of film from 1940 to the present.
Prerequisite: AHIS 2020 Survey of 20th Century Art or concurrent
AHIS 3000 Twentieth Century Art: [topic]
3 credits (L)
This course considers selected topics in Western Art of the twentieth
century in their social and philosophical contexts.
Prerequisite: AHIS 2000 Art of the Modern Era or AHIS 2020
Survey of 20th Century Art.
Topics:
3001 – Art Since 1945
3002 – Dada and Surrealism
3003 – Issues in Contemporary Canadian Art
3004 – 1900-1940
3005 – Sculpture
3006 – Art Since the 1960s
3007 – Popular Art and Popular Culture 1960 to Present
3008 – Representing Race in Cont A [Continental America?]
3009 – Concepts of the Beholder: 18TH-21ST Century
3010 – Design History
3011 – Art & Activism
AHIS 3050 Canadian Art to 1950
3 credits (L)
A study of art produced in Canada to 1950.
Prerequisite: AHIS 2010 Survey of 19th Century Art or AHIS 2020
Survey of 20th Century Art.
AHIS 3100 Craft History: [topic]
3 credits (L)
This course addresses historical and contemporary issues associated
with the crafts.
Prerequisite: As specified
Topics:
3101 – Medieval Book Arts
3102 – Trade and Commodity
3103 – Jewellery and Ancient Cultures
3104 – Decorative Arts of Ancient Rome
3105 – Textiles and Narrative
3106 – 20th Century Textiles
3107 – Ancient Ceramics
3108 – 20th Century Jewellery
3109 – Concepts and Issues
3110 – Latin American Textiles
3111- Primary Research Techniques
3112 – Fashion in and as Art, 1830s to 1930s
3113 – History of Ceramics in Europe: 17th – 20th Century
3114 – Craft and Popular Culture
AHIS 3150 Issues in Design History
3 credits (L)
A lecture/seminar course which will address debates and issues in
twentieth century design.
Prerequisite: AHIS 2120 Survey of Craft and Design History 1750-
1950.
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AHIS 3160 Twentieth-Century Craft
3 credits (L)
This course examines a broad range of crafts of the 20th century
in their social, political and artistic contexts.
Prerequisite: AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750-1950 or
AHIS 2020 Survey of Twentieth-Century Art.
AHIS 3175 Design in Context: 1900 to the Present
3 credits (L)
This course will provide students with an overview of developments
in design in the context of twentieth century historical
developments. (Formerly AHIS 3170)
Prerequisite: AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750-1950.
AHIS 3180 Narrative and Craft
3 credits (L)
This lecture/seminar course will investigate a wide array of international
narrative traditions in craft, including those of North
American indigenous cultures. In addition, the larger question of
cultural appropriation in relation to narrative will be addressed
through contemporary theoretical and critical readings.
Prerequisite: 6 credits for art history, including AHIS 2120 Craft
and Design History 1750-1950.
AHIS 3200 History of Photography
3 credits (L)
This survey course will address the various ways photography
has been incorporated into and has functioned outside of artistic
traditions in Europe and North America. Technical, aesthetic and
social aspects of photography will be considered.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of AHIS, including AHIS 2020 Survey of
20th Century Art.
AHIS 3230 Seminar in Art History: [topic]
3 credits (L)
This course is an intermediate seminar investigation of a single
topic in fine art, craft or design history.
Prerequisite: 9 credits of art history (or as specified).
Topics:
3231 – Dada to Digital
3232 – Exhibiting Cultures
3233 – Art and Death
3234 – American Cinema 1930-1950
3235 – Fakes and Forgeries
3236 – Legacy of Painting after its Death
3237 – Modernism and Place
AHIS 3310 Art of the Garden
3 credits (L)
A lecture course on the history of garden design in Western and
non-Western cultures.
Prerequisite: Any 2000 level art history course, excluding film history
courses.
AHIS 3320 Feminism and Art History
3 credits (L)
The course investigates aspects of the history of art from a feminist
perspective. The course will emphasize the work of female
artists as well as consider the impact of feminist theory and criticism
on art history.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of art history, including AHIS 2010 Survey of
19th Century Art or AHIS 2020 Survey of 20th Century Art.
AHIS 3450 Advanced Topics in Art History: [topics]
3 credits (L)
This course considers advanced topics in art history and may follow
either a lecture or lecture-seminar format.
Prerequisite: 6 credits in art history.
Topics:
3451 – Exhibiting Cultures
3452 – Greek Sculpture
3453 – Contemporary Canadian Art
3454 – Egyptian Art/ Egyptomania
3455 – History of Collections
3456 – Historical Techniques in Art

3457 – Philosophy of Architecture
3458 – Advanced Historical Techniques
AHIS 3550 Topics in Modern Canadian Art : [Topic]
3 credits (L)
A course on selected topics in artistic and theoretical developments
in Canadian art from 1945 to the present.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of art history.
Topics:
AHIS 3551: Art since the 1960s
AHIS 3600 Introduction to Art Theory and Criticism
3 credits (L)
This lecture/seminar course will introduce students to art theory
and criticism from the 17th century to the 20th century.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of art history
AHIS 3820 Topics in Film History: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will focus on a topic within film history such as particular
genres, directors, technologies, etc.
Prerequisites: AHIS 2800 Film History and Criticism 1890-1940 or
AHIS 2810 Film History and Criticism 1940-Present, as specified.
Topics:
3821 – Canadian Women Directors
3822 – Hitchcock’s Films
3823 – Cuban Cinema After the Revolution
3824 – American Cinema 1930-1950
3825 – Moving Image and History
3826 – Film Noir and Neo-Noir
3827 – American Science Fiction and Horror
3828 – French Women Directors
3829 – French New Wave Cinema
3830 – Films of Peter Greenaway
3831 – French and Francophone Cinema
3832 – Canadian Cinema
3833 – Contemporary World Cinemas
3834 – German National Cinema
3835 – Contemporary Cinemas of Globalization
3836 – Subjectivities in Moving Pictures
3837 – Out on Screen
3838- Sex & the Cinema
AHIS 3850 History and Criticism of Documentary Film
3 credits (L)
Though screenings and readings, this course will provide an introduction
to the history, theory and criticism of documentary film.
It will examine both the work of individual filmmakers and topics
such as didactic documentary, the direct address, propaganda,
the “Voice of God”, cinema engagé/verité, and styles not normally
associated with the documentary form.
Prerequisite: AHIS 2800 Film History and Criticism: 1890-1940 or
AHIS 2810 Film History & Criticism 1940 to the Present
AHIS 3900 Nineteenth Century Art: [topic]
3 credits (L)
This course considers major topics in nineteenth century
European Art.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of art history, including AHIS 2010 Survey of
Nineteenth Century Art.
Topics:
3901 – Impressionism and Modernity
3902 – Art and Revolution in France
AHIS 4110 Primary Research Techniques
3 credits (L)
This course will introduce students to Halifax archives, libraries,
galleries and historic sites featuring art, craft and design artifacts.
Students will write an in-depth research paper utilizing these
primary sources.
Prerequisite: 12 credits of art history, including AHIS 2100 or AHIS
2120.
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AHIS 4115 The Invention of Art: Museums, Exhibitions and Art
History
3 credits (L)
This course focuses on social and institutional changes framing
the production and consumption of art from the Early Modern
period to the present. Beginning with Renaissance cabinets of
curiosity prefiguring the development of public art museums in
the 19th century, we will examine the collecting habit as a cultural
practice. Students will be encouraged to consider issues relevant
to contemporary practice such as exhibitions and display, collections
policies, repatriation of cultural property, forgery, conservation
and the writing of art history.
Prerequisites: 15 credits AHIS and Instructor’s signature
AHIS 4120 The Philosophy of the Arts and Crafts Movement
3 credits (L)
This course will examine the lasting influence of the philosophy
of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Europe and North America.
Students will work with primary writings from the movement to
formulate an original research paper.
Prerequisite: 12 credits of art history, including AHIS 2100 or AHIS
2120; and AHIS 2010.
AHIS 4200 Independent Study in Film History, Theory and
Criticism
3 credits (L)
This independent study enables a student to undertake a research
project in the history, theory and/or criticism of film under
the guidance of a film history faculty member.
Prerequisite: 12 credits of film history, approval of project by
proposed course supervisor and signature of Art History Division
Chair
AHIS 4220 Time-Based Arts of the 20th Century
3 credits (L)
This seminar will explore innovations in the temporal arts, including
dance, experimental theater, performance and video, with
particular emphasis upon the role these activities have played in
the strategic development of avant-garde theory and practice in
the 20th century.
Prerequisite: 12 credits of AHIS courses, including AHIS 2020
Survey of 20th Century.
AHIS 4240 Modernism and Postmodernism
3 credits (L)
A seminar course which will examine the modernist-post modernist
debates.
Prerequisite: 12 credits of AHIS courses; instructor’s signature.
AHIS 4260 Modern and Contemporary Art Theory and
Criticism
3 credits (L)
An advanced seminar course on selected topics in modern and
contemporary art criticism.
Prerequisite: Either 9 credits of AHIS courses, including AHIS
3600 Introduction to Art Theory and Criticism; or 15 credits of
AHIS courses; instructor’s signature.
AHIS 4500 Senior Seminar in Art History: [topic]
3 credits (L)
This is an advanced seminar investigation of a single topic in fine
art, craft or design.
Prerequisite: 15 credits of AHIS courses [or as otherwise specified];
instructor’s signature.
Topics:
4501 – Senior Seminar in Art History: Methods (see below)
4502 – Marxism and Aesthetic Theory
4503 – Feminism and Postmodernism
4504 – Dress, Body, Culture
4505 – Ornamenting Space-Decorative Arts in Public and Private
Spheres
4506 – Matisse, Picasso and Their Patrons
4507 – Ancient Ceramics
4508 – Craft Discourse

4509 – Architecture and Craft
4510 – Post Colonialism and Craft
4511 – Inventing Art: Museums, Exhibits and Art History
4512 – Fakes and Forgeries
AHIS 4501 Senior Seminar in Art History: Methods
3 credits (L)
This course focuses on methods and issues in art history practice
for students who are specializing in art history.
Prerequisite: 18 credits of AHIS courses [or as specified]; instructor’s
signature.
AHIS 4600 Research Internship
3 credits (L)
This internship will provide the student with an opportunity to
work in an art gallery or other appropriate institution as a research
assistant for an exhibition or publication.
Prerequisite: 15 credits of AHIS courses; approval of project by
proposed course supervisor; signature of Chair of Historical and
Critical Studies.
AHIS 4700 Independent Study in Art History
3 credits (L)
The course will allow a student the opportunity to undertake an
independent research project under the guidance of an art history
faculty member.
Prerequisite: 15 credits of AHIS courses; and a B+ average in AHIS
courses.
Approval of project by proposed course supervisor and signature
of Historical and Critical Studies Division Chair
are required before registration.
ARTS (INTERDISCIPLINARY)
ARTS 2000 Summer Workshop: [topic]
3 credits (S)
This workshop will provide studio experiences in craft, design,
media, and fine arts topics, as announced.
Prerequisite: Foundation [unless otherwise specified]
Topics:
2001 – Experimental Animation
2002 – Soft Sculpture
2003 –Letterpress Printing
2004 – Moldmaking
2005 – Foundry Fine Art
2006 – Foundry Industrial
2007 – Book Form and Content
2008 – Electric Art
2009 – Alternative Processes
2010 – Homemade Cameras
2011 – Zines
2012 – Introduction to Foundry Processes
2013 – Prosthetics in Performance
2014 – Microcontrollers for Artist
2015 – Liquid Stone
2016 – Alternative Processes (Photography)
2017 – Books and Words
2019 – Tactile Notebooks & the Written Word (Crosslisted with
CRFT 2012)
ARTS 2100/ MDIA 2150 Computer Image Making
3 credits (S)
This course will introduce students to bit map graphics and digital
image making on micro computer systems. Techniques of scanning
manipulation and management and printing will be covered.
Students will investigate digital imagery by exploring specific applications
through assignments, experimentation and discussion.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer
ARTS 2310 Feminist Studio Workshop
3 credits (S)
In the context of readings and lectures students will produce studio
projects that explore contemporary feminist issues. Students
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will undertake work in a range of media on both individual and
collaborative projects.
Prerequisite: Foundation
ARTS 3000 ARTS Summer Workshop: [Topic]
6 credits (S)
This workshop will provide advanced studio experiences in craft,
design, fine and media arts topics, as announced.
Prerequisite: 6 credits at the 2000 level as specified.
Topics:
3001 – Sound & Kinetic Dimensions [Cross listed with SCLP 3211]
3002 - Moldmaking
ARTS 3120 [MDIA 3120] Web Sites for Visual Artists
6 credits (S)
This course gives students the opportunity to explore the potential
of the World Wide Web as the means of expressing themselves
as artists. By producing a project for the “web”, students
will learn the basics of preparing graphics and writing the coding
for the web.
Prerequisite: ARTS/ MDIA 2150 Computer Image Making, and 6
credits of 2000 Level studio work.
ARTS 3130 Studio Workshop: Topic
3 credits (S)
A course of studio activity, readings and discussion relating to fine
art or media art offerings. Specific content will vary.
Prerequisite: 9 credits of 2000 level fine or media arts, or as specified.
3131 – Photography Workshop: Staging the Photograph
3132 –Stereoscopic 3D Digital Animation (cross-listed with FILM
3455)
3133 – “AND”
3134 – Photography as Memory
3135 – Production Design for Film [Cross listed with FILM 3340]
3136 – Art as Resistance
ARTS 3150 [PHOT 3150] Photography Workshop: The
Reconfigured Image
6 credits (S)
An intermediate level course on the theory and practice of digital
image manipulation. Students will continue to explore hardware
and software in the production of computer generated art based
on photographic imagery. The course will include discussions of
aesthetic and social issues related to the use of new technologies.
Prerequisite: PHOT 2706 Digital Photography
ARTS 3200 Independent Study: Fine and Media Arts
3 credits (S)
Students work on a focussed studio project under the supervision
of a faculty member. (A student may only take this course once
per semester.)
Prerequisite: 9 credits of 3000 level fine or media arts studio
work; proposal; faculty consent; consultation with and signature of
division chair of Fine or Media Arts.
ARTS 3250 Internship/Community Service Learning:
[location]
6 credits (S)
The Internship/Community Service Learning will provide the
student with an opportunity to work in a professional setting. The
student’s work will be supervised by a member of the external
community in conjunction with a NSCAD faculty member.
Prerequisite: 60 credits completed; proposal
ARTS 3310 Art Now
3 credits (L)
Class discussions and individual written assignments will address
the following topics: selected visiting artists presentation; local
exhibitions of contemporary work, and writings on contemporary
art.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of art history

ARTS 3450 Off-Campus Internship
6 credits (S)
In consultation with NSCAD Internship Coordinator, and with
permission of the Off Campus Committee, a student pursues an
approved work/study experience in an arts/cultural organization
in Canada or abroad.
Prerequisite: 60 credits completed; proposal
ARTS 3500 Studio 1
9 credits (S)
This is the initial level of self-directed art production at the senior
level. Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the
class is a key component. Students must have a proposal approved
by the instructor to register for this course.
Prerequisite: 9 credits (studio) of 3000 level fine or media arts; 9
credits of art history; consultation and signature of the Division
Chair of Fine or Media Arts Divisions. Student must be in good
standing.
ARTS 4000 Studio 2
9 credits (S)
This level of independent production of art work expects students
to work toward a body of finished professional work. Regular
critical engagement with the instructor and the class is a key
component.
Prerequisite: ARTS 3500 Studio 1 or 9 credits of 3500 level studio
coursework in fine/media arts; 9 credits of art history; student
must be in good standing; signature of the Chair of Fine or Media
Arts.
ARTS 4210 [CRFT 4210] Professional Practice
3 credits (L)
The course is designed to prepare students with skills and information
to present their work in a professional manner. Students
prepare a professional materials portfolio representing their work
and engage in research related to arts issues.
Prerequisite: 90 credits completed
ARTS 4500 Studio 3
9 credits (S)
This level of studio engagement expects a high degree of self motivated
work in which students will produce a portfolio of professional
work. Regular critical engagement with the instructor and
the class is a key component.
Prerequisite: ARTS 4000 Studio 2. Student must be in good
standing. Signature of the Division Chair of Fine or Media Arts.
ARTS 4600 Studio 4
9 credits (S)
This level of studio engagement expects a high degree of self-motivated
work in which students will produce a portfolio of professional
work. Regular critical engagement with the instructor and
the class is a key component.
Prerequisite: ARTS 4500 Studio 3. Student must be in good
standing. Signature of the Division Chair of Fine or Media Arts.
CERAMICS
CERM 2003 [PROD 2003] Ceramics Introduction for Design
3 credits (S)
This course introduces selected the materials and techniques of
ceramics to students interested in design.
Prerequisite: Foundation
CERM 2006 Introductory Ceramics
6 credits (S)
This course introduces the materials and techniques of ceramics.
Prerequisite: Foundation
CERM 2110 Introductory Throwing 1
3 credits (S)
This course introduces the fundamentals of wheel-thrown pottery.
Students will explore a variety of pottery forms, learn basic throwing
techniques, and investigate glaze and firing methodologies.
Prerequisite: Foundation
CERM 2510 Introductory Throwing 2
3 credits (S)
This course will provide instruction emphasizing complex pottery
forms, throwing techniques and independent kiln firings. Students
will develop individual approaches to form, style and content.
Guided by assignments, students will explore composite structure,
lidded forms, attachments, large scale throwing and more elaborate
glaze methodologies.
Prerequisite: CERM 2110 Introductory Throwing 1or CERM 2006
Introductory Ceramics.
CERM 2610 Ceramic Technology
3 credits (L)
This course will concentrate on clay and glaze materials. Lectures
on material science will be supplemented by practical labs.
[Formerly CERM 2100]
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: 6 credits of Ceramics at the 2000 level
CERM 3050 Ceramics Seminar: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will address topics pertinent to the contemporary and
historical practice of Ceramics through assigned readings and
discussions
Prerequisites: 6 credits CERM at the 2000 level; 6 credits of Craft
history including AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750 – 1950
Topics:
3051 – Historic Context / Contemporary Practice
CERM 3100 Intermediate Ceramics: Processes and Design
9 credits (S)
This course will deal with the design and construction of molds
and their application to architectural and sculptural ornaments
and vessels. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s technical
development, exposure to contemporary design issues for craft,
and problem solving methodologies.
Prerequisite: CERM 2610 Ceramic Technology.
ARTS 4700 Studio 5
9 credits (S)
CERM 3200 Ceramics Workshop: [topic]
This level of studio engagement expects a high degree of self-mo- 3 credits (S)
tivated work in which students will produce a portfolio of profes- This workshop will provide specific studio experiences that focus
sional work. Regular critical engagement with the instructor and on specialized technical and aesthetic issues in ceramics. The
the class is a key component.
professional expertise and experience of individual instructors will
Prerequisite: ARTS 4600 Studio 4. Student must be in good
determine the orientation of the course.
standing. Signature of the Division Chair of Fine or Media Arts.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of CERM
Topics:
3201 – Kiln Theory
3202 – Wheel Throwing
3204 – Model the Figure
3205 – Surface Exploration
3206 – Scale and Construction
3207 – Ceramics and Paradise
3208 – Ceramic Sculpture
3211 – Cerameicus-Big Vessels
3214 – Place Settings for Seven Cities
3215 – Figurative Ceramics
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3216 – Glaze Exploration
3218 – Function and Expression
3221 – Deco Too
3222 – Using History as Inspiration
3223 – New Sculpture in Large Scale
3224 – Irrationality and Ornament
3225 - Chroma & and Vessel
3226 – Pottery in Use
3227 – Ceramics and Mixed Media
3228 – Digital to Multiple to Architectural
3229 – Modeling the Figure
3230 – Color Surface & Ornament
3231 – Moldmaking for Experimental Media
CERM 3506 Studio Projects 1: Ceramics
6 credits (S)
This is the initial level of self-directed studio production at the
senior level. Regular critical engagement with the instructor and
the class is essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will
help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: CERM 3100; consultation and signature of designated
Ceramics Faculty
CERM 3509 Studio Projects 1: Ceramics
9 credits (S)
This is the initial level of self-directed studio production at the
senior level. Regular critical engagement with the instructor and
the class is essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will
help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: CERM 3100; consultation and signature of designated
Ceramics Faculty
CERM 3600 Advanced Ceramics
6 credits (S)
Students will explore a range of formal and technical themes
in parallel with topics essential for contemporary ceramicists.
Students elect personal fabrication techniques and methodology,
and assignments present a variety of strategies to develop
personal subject matter.
Prerequisite: CERM 3100: Intermediate Ceramics: Process and
Design
CERM 4006 Studio Projects 2: Ceramics
6 credits (S)
Students are expected to work independently and to experiment
and define a direction for their studio work and research interests.
Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the class is
essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will help determine
the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: CERM 3506 or 3509; consultation and signature of
designated Ceramics Faculty
CERM 4009 Studio Projects 2: Ceramics
9 credits (S)
Students are expected to work independently and to experiment
and define a direction for their studio work and research interests.
Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the class is
essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will help determine
the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: CERM 3506 or 3509; consultation and signature of
designated Ceramics Faculty
CERM 4506 Studio Projects 3: Ceramics
6 credits (S)
Students working at this advanced independent level will produce
a portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: CERM 4006 or 4009 Studio; consultation and signature
of designated Ceramics Faculty
CERM 4509 Studio Projects 3: Ceramics
9 credits (S)
Students working at this advanced independent level will produce
a portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
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the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: CERM 4006 or 4009 Studio; consultation and signature
of designated Ceramics Faculty
CERM 4606 Studio Projects 4: Ceramics
6 credits (S)
Students working at this senior independent level will produce a
portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: CERM 4506 or 4509; consultation and signature of
designated Ceramics Faculty
CERM 4609 Studio Projects 4: Ceramics
9 credits (S)
Students working at this senior independent level will produce a
portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: CERM 4506 or 4509; consultation and signature of
designated Ceramics Faculty
COMMUNICATION DESIGN
CMDS 2210 [DRAW 2210] Descriptive Drawing
3 credits (S)
The main focus of the course is on detailed observation and development
of rendering skills through the study of objects, materials,
textures and systems of perspective.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1600 Foundation Drawing II.
CMDS 2500 Typography
3 credits (S)
This course focuses on specialized technical and aesthetic issues
in Communication Design, emphasizing the inventive use of type
and typography for interpreting text.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1450 Studio Practice: Design; FNDN 1350
Foundation Computer; or permission of the Division Chair.
CMDS 3100 [CSTU 3100] Introduction to Semiotics
3 credits (L)
This course surveys various theories of signs, especially with relation
to problems of visual communication.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of LAS at 2000 level
CMDS 3200 Graphic Technology: Digital Pre-Press
3 credits (S)
Students are introduced to pre-press processes by way of digital
imaging including scanning, typesetting and colour separations,
and proofing. Demonstrations and exercises will also involve input
by industry practitioners.
Prerequisite: DSGN 2500 Principles, Theories and Practices of 2D
and 3D Design
CMDS 3300 Design Workshop: [topic]
3 credits (S)
This course will provide intermediate design experience, allowing
a student to apply acquired knowledge and skills to a selected
topic area.
Prerequisite: DSGN 2500 Principles, Theories and Practices of 2D
and 3D Design or as specified
Topics:
3301 – Type and Image
3302 – Computer Applications
3303 – Layout
3304 – Digital Layout
3305 – Designing for Accessibility
3306 – Designing Type
3307 – Art Direction

3308 – Portfolio Development
3309 – Designing Information Systems
3310 – Visualization and Presentation
3311 – Editorial Design
3312- XTHML
3313 - TBA
3314 –NOT IN SIS
3315 – Concept Development
3316 – Web Content Management Systems
3317 – Type
3318 – Applied Typography
3319 – Book Design
3320 – Story Boarding
CMDS 3903 Communication Studies
3 credits (S)
A student in communication design may develop an individual
program of study, with approval of the instructor.
Prerequisite: 15 credits of communication design; proposal
CMDS 3906 Communication Studies
6 credits (S)
A student in communication design may develop an individual
program of study, with approval of the instructor.
Prerequisite: 15 credits of communication design; proposal
CMDS 4200 [PROD 4200] Design Management Seminar
3 credits (L)
Students undertake and document a large-scale design project.
Through readings and case studies, students learn techniques of
design management.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of 3000 level CMDS or PROD studio
courses, or permission of the instructor
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CRAFT [Interdisciplinary]
NOTE: “Craft” as indicated in these descriptions includes
Ceramics, Textiles, Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing
CRFT 2000 Summer Workshop: [topic]
3 credits (S)
This workshop will provide studio experiences in craft, design,
media, and fine arts topics, as announced.
Prerequisite: Foundation [unless otherwise specified]
Approved: 13 November 1996
Topics:
2001 – Moldmaking
2002 – Introduction to Bookbinding
2003 – CAD/CAM3D Design
2004 – Figurative Clay Sculpture
2005 – Letterpress Printing
2006 – Chains
2007 – Natural Dyes
2008 – Introduction to Enamelling
2009 – 2D and 3D Fabric
2010 – Jewellery Design for the Senses
2011 – Table Object Design
2012 – Tactile Notebooks and the Written Word [ARTS 2018]
2013 – Jewellery Chains
CRFT 2100 [FINA 2100] Book Arts
3 credits (S)
Students will investigate selected traditional and non-traditional
processes for binding books, making boxes, and creating decorative
papers. They will be encouraged to use the book form to
meet artistic goals.
Prerequisite: Foundation
CRFT 2240 [DRAW 2240] Ideagram
3 credits (S)
This course provides craftspeople, artists and designers with ways
to translate ideas into material forms through drawing and/or the
construction of models.
Prerequisite: DRAW 1600 Foundation Drawing 2
CRFT 2245 Tactile Notebooks and the Written Word
3 credits (S)
Motivated by ‘haptic’ considerations, students will use the sense
of touch to stimulate and awaken perception, to guide the making
process, and to revise sensitivity to the way they communicate
both visually and verbally. They will create tactile pages, playing
with materials, techniques, and words to make concrete the vital
elements of our experience. This workshop will help students to
find their own living language through the creation of a vibrant
notebook practice.
Prerequisite: Foundation
CRFT 3150 Craft Studio: [topic]
3 credits (S)
A course of readings, discussions and/or studio activity, relating to
craft offerings. Specific content will vary.
Prerequisite: 9 credits of craft courses at the 2000 level, or as
specified.
Topics:
3151 – Natural Dyeing Workshop
3152 – Fashion Perspectives
3153—Body, Place, Time
3154 – Body, Movement, Electronics [JWLY 3211; TEXL 3216]
CRFT 3200 Intermediate Book Arts
3 credits (S)
Students learn how to sue traditional tools, techniques and materials
to bind handcrafted books that meet high structural standards
and artistic goals. Techniques include sewing sections on cords,
rounding and backing the spine, hand working headbands, partial
leather bindings and traditional cover decoration processes.
Assignments include research into historical styles and discussions
of the role of the book in the digital age.

Prerequisite: CRAFT 2100 Book Arts, or CRFT 2002 Summer
Workshop: Intro Bookbinding
CRFT 3250 Books Arts Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This workshop will provide specific studio experiences that focus
on specialized technical and aesthetic issues in book arts. The
professional expertise and experience of individual instructors will
determine the orientation of the course.
Prerequisite: CRFT 2100 Book Arts
3251 - Letterpress
CRFT 3350 [DSGN 3350] DSGN / CRFT Summer Workshop:
[Topic]
6 credits (S)
This workshop will provide advanced studio experiences in craft,
design, fine and media arts topics, as announced.
Prerequisites: 6 credits CMDS/DSGN/PROD or MDIA/CRFT at the
2000 level
CRFT 3500 [PROD 3500] Applied Entrepreneurship for Visual
Arts
3 credits (S)
This course focuses on practical exercise in running and arts,
crafts, or design business while competing in the global marketplace.
Principle elements of the course will include: having an
exhibition, participating in a trade show, starting a website, blogging,
and marketing your work.
Prerequisite: PROD 3110 Entrepreneurship for the Visual Arts
CRFT 3900 Independent Study
3 credits (S)
The course will allow a student the opportunity to carry out an
independent research or studio project under the guidance of a
faculty member.
Prerequisite: 12 credits of craft course work; proposal and instructor’s
signature
CRFT 4210 [ARTS 4210] Professional Practice
3 credits (L)
The course is designed to prepare students with skills and information
to present their work in a professional manner. Students
prepare a professional materials portfolio representing their work
and engage in research related to arts issues.
Prerequisite: 90 credits completed
CRITICAL STUDIES
CSTU 2100 Introduction to Social Criticism
3 credits (L)
Students are encouraged to develop a critical awareness of social
concerns which will confront them in their chosen profession.
The course introduces the history, philosophy, theories and issues
of social science, concentrating on their relevance to artists and
designers.
Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800)
CSTU 2300 Introduction to Material Culture
3 credits (L)
This course provide an introduction to the world of objects and
images, examining theories they play in human society, and how
they constitute ideological, aesthetic and social expression.
Prerequisites: FNDN 1800 (Writing Requirement)
CSTU 2500 Introduction to Education in the Arts
3 credits (L)
This course introduces students to practices and concepts in arts
education at a variety of levels and in a variety of teaching contexts.
The course draws on historical, philosophical and sociological
insights.
Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800)
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CSTU 2600 Philosophical Issues for Artists/Designers:
[Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course addresses specific philosophical issues or topics which
reflect the interest and needs of art and design students. Specific
course sub-titles shall be announced.
Prerequisite: 3 credits of art history (Requires completion of
Writing Requirement)
Topics:
2601 – Being Reasonable
2602 – Search for Meaning
2603 – Art and the Good Life
2604 – Words and Images
CSTU 2700 Psychological Issues for Artists/Designers:
[Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course addresses specific psychological issues or topics
which reflect the interests and needs of art and design students.
Specific course sub-titles shall be announced.
Prerequisite: 3 credits of art history (Requires completion of
Writing Requirement)
Topics:
2701 - Creativity
2702 – Perception
2703 – Introductory Concepts
2704 - Psychological Issues for Artists and Designers
CSTU 2800 Sociological Issues for Artists/Designers:
[Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course addresses specific sociological issues or topics
which reflect the interests and needs of art and design students.
Specific course sub-titles shall be announced.
Prerequisite: 3 credits of art history (Requires completion of
Writing Requirement)
Topics:
2801 – Conflict in Western Culture
2802 – Contemporary Issues
2803 – Dynamics of Change
2804 – Voice, Word, Image, Social Identity
2805 – Instruments of Power
2806 – Community Arts Interactive
2807 – Material Culture
2808 – Themes in Culture & Identity I
2809 - Themes in Culture & Identity II
CSTU 3000 Critical Studies: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will consider a specific topic within the general field of
critical studies. The format may be lecture or seminar depending
on the topic.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of art history (Requires completion of
Writing Requirement)
Topics:
3001 – Art and Religion
3002 – Social Science Theory and An Eye on the World
3003 – Contemporary Moral Issues
3004 -- Myth and Metaphor
CSTU 3100 [CMDS 3100] Introduction to Semiotics
3 credits (L)
This course surveys various theories of signs, especially with relation
to problems of visual communication.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of LAS at 2000 level
CSTU 3200 Queer Theory: Thinking about Sex, Gender
and the Arts
3 credits (L)
This course is an introduction to key elements of contemporary
gender theory and sexuality studies, with an emphasis on examples
from the visual arts. Readings will include historical and
cross-cultural studies, as well as some literary and art historical
texts.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1800 (Writing Requirement)

CSTU 3300 Issues in Material Culture: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will consider a specific topic within the general field of
Material Culture. The format may be lecture or seminar depending
on the topic.
Prerequisites: 6 credits of Art History
CSTU 4100 [MAED 6100] Aesthetics and the Visual Arts
3 credits (L)
A review of the issues and concepts in philosophical aesthetics.
This course is intended to be of use to those students who have
a specific interest in extending their theoretical understanding of
the objects and processes of art in the philosophical context.
Prerequisite: [75 credits completed]
CSTU 4110 Independent Research in Critical Studies
3 credits (L)
This course will allow a student the opportunity to undertake an
independent research project in Critical Studies under the supervision
of a faculty member
Prerequisite: 12 credits of AHIS or CSTU courses; approval of project
by proposed supervisor; approval and signature of Chair of
Division of Historical and Critical Studies
DRAWING
DRAW 2000 Introductory Studio in Drawing
6 credits (S)
This course reinforces and expands fundamentals skills in an intensive
studio experience. Attention will be given to the formal and
expressive possibilities of drawing, including colour. This course
introduces drawing as a studio practice requiring students to consider
issues related to the function of drawing.
Prerequisite: Foundation
DRAW 2210 [CMDS 2210] Descriptive Drawing
3 credits (S)
The main focus of the course is on detailed observation and development
of rendering skills through the study of objects, materials,
textures and systems of perspective.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1600 Foundation Drawing II
DRAW 2215 [PROD 2215] Rapid Drawing and Visualization
3 credits (S)
Students will learn how to communicate their ideas rapidly in a
variety of drawing media.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1600 Foundation Drawing 2
DRAW 2240 [CRFT2240] Ideagram
3 credits (S)
This course provides craftspeople, artists and designers with ways
to translate ideas into material forms through drawing and/or the
construction of models.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1600 Foundation Drawing 2
DRAW 2250 Drawing for Development and Rendering
3 credits (S)
This course provides instruction in the use of drawing as a development
and presentation tool in the production of design objects.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1600 Foundation Drawing II
DRAW 2300 Introductory Drawing Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This course continues the drawing experience through concentrated
exploration of designed topics allied to art, craft and design
interests.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1600 Foundation Drawing 2
Topics:
2301 – Landscape
2302 - Organic
2303 – Collage
2304 – Large Scale Drawing
2305 – Picture Planning Path
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2306 – Aqueous Media
DRAW 2400 Introductory Figure Drawing
3 credits (S)
Drawing from the life model addressing representations of the
human figure. Attention will be given to an understanding of volumetric
description and underlying structure.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1600 Foundation Drawing
DRAW 3000 Intermediate Studio in Drawing
6 credits (S)
Students experiment with approaches in a range of media and
formats to explore complex visual problems in drawing.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of drawing at 2000 level
DRAW 3300 Intermediate Drawing Workshop: [topic]
3 credits (S)
This course continues the drawing experience through concentrated
exploration of designated topics allied to art, craft and design
interests.
Prerequisite: DRAW 2300 Introductory Drawing Workshop, or 3
credits of drawing at 2000 level, or as specified.
Topics:
3301 – Organic
3302 – Aqueous Media
3303 – Built environment
3304 – Anatomy
3305 – Transparencies
3306 – Narrative
3307 – X-treme Drawing 1
3308 – X-treme Drawing 2
3309 – Large Scale Drawing
3310 – Product Illustration
3311 – Installation/Sketch
3312 – Storyboarding
3313 – Collage/Assemblage
3314 – Mixed Media
3315 – Drawing the Imagined Real
DRAW 3400 Intermediate Figure Drawing
3 credits (S)
Expanding on skills obtained in Introductory Figure Drawing,
students will draw from the life model addressing both objective
and expressive representations of the human figure in space.
Incorporating more complex situations and environments, the
course aims to develop a more sophisticated understanding of
the representation of the human body. A wider range of drawing
materials will be explored than in Introductory Figure Drawing.
Prerequisite: DRAW 2400 Introductory Figure Drawing
DRAW 3450 Anatomy of the Human Figure
3 credits (S)
A drawing course in which both anatomy lectures and figure
drawing will be pursued concurrently during the semester. Its aim
is to develop an understanding of the skeletal structure and muscle
forms necessary for a knowledgeable description of the human
figure, and to integrate this with the practice of life drawing.
Prerequisite: DRAW 2400 Introductory Figure Drawing
DRAW 4000 Advanced Studio in Drawing
6 credits (S)
This course continues the drawing experience through concentrated
independent drawing projects as well as research of topics
related to the student’s individual interests.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of Drawing at 3000 level
DRAW 4300 Advanced Drawing Workshop: [topic]
3 credits (S)
This course continues the drawing experience through concentrated
exploration of designated topics allied to art, craft and design
interests.
Prerequisite: DRAW 3300 Intermediate Drawing Workshop, or 3
credits of drawing at 3000 level, or as specified.
Topics:
4301 – Large Scale

4302 – Time and Narrative
4303 – Character Illustration
4304 – Mixed Media
4305 – What You Need
4306 – Advanced Anatomy
4307 – Virtually Rendered Drawing
DRAW 4400 Advanced Drawing Workshop: [Topic]
6 credits (S)
This course continues the drawing experience through concentrated
exploration of designated topics allied to art, craft and design
interests.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of drawing a the 3000 level or as specified
4401 – Drawing the Imagined Real
DRAW 4450 Advanced Figure Drawing
3 credits (S)
Directed studio work will encourage the development and refinement
of skills related to drawing and to issues involving the representation
of the figure. New visual / formal / aesthetic ideas will
be introduced through a variety of challenges related to process,
media and subject matter.
Prerequisite: DRAW 3400 Intermediate Figure Drawing
DESIGN
DSGN 2000 Summer Workshop: [topic]
3 credits (S)
This workshop will provide studio experiences in craft, design,
media, and fine arts topics, as announced.
Prerequisite: Foundation [unless otherwise specified]
Topics:
2001- Rare Typographic Printing
2002 – Rare Type
DSGN 2010 Design Studio 1: Principles and Practices
6 credits (S)
This course will introduce students to the strategic, collaborative,
and interdisciplinary nature of design thinking. It will focus on the
use of typography and images to communicate design intent. An
emphasis will be placed on the iterative aspects of design methods.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1450 Studio Practice: Design, or permission of
the Chair of the Division
DSGN 2200 Introduction to Computer Animation
3 credits (S)
This course introduces 2D animation on the computer with emphasis
on the design process. Students will produce dynamic web
applications.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer
DSGN 2250 Design to Press
3 credits (S)
This course introduces basic graphic techniques and procedures
of the design studio from written word to prepress stage, using
standard software. Areas covered include the theory and practice
of rough layout and comprehensive presentation, typography,
copywriting, manuscript preparation, paper selection, binding,
halftones, printing, production control and budgetary considerations.
Prerequisites: DSGN 2010
DSGN 2500 Design Studio 2: Principles and Practices
6 credits (S)
In this course, students will continue their studies in the strategic,
collaborative, and inter-disciplinary nature of design thinking.
The course will focus on the use of images, form and space in the
creation of design experiences.
Prerequisite: DSGN 2010 Design Studio 1: Principles and Practices
or permission of the Division Chair.
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DSGN 2510 Introduction to Interactive Design
3 credits (S)
An introduction to the concepts and techniques of interactive
design. Students learn the basic building blocks relating to the
design and delivery of interactive content on the web and CD-
ROM. Before enrolling in this course, students are expected to
have a basic knowledge of computer applications.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1450 Studio Practice: Design or ARTS 2100
Computer Image Making.
DSGN 2601 Steps to Illustration 3 credits (S)
This course deals with idea conceptualization and illustrative techniques.
Students are introduced to a range of traditional media
that can be employed to produce effective illustrations for editorial
and commercial applications. [This course was formerly CMDS
2600 / DRAW 2600]
Prerequisite: FNDN 1100 and FNDN 1600
DSGN 3005 Design Travel
6 credits (L)
This course will allow students to travel, with an instructor, to undertake
design research and projection in another cultural context.
Prerequisites: 30 credits of CMDS/DSGN/PROD courses
DSGN 3010 Intermediate Interactive Design
3 credits (S)
This course introduces the concepts and application of user
interface and information design in the production of interactive
media.
Prerequisite: DSGN 2310 Introduction to Interactive Design or
DSGN 2510 Introduction to Interactive Design
DSGN 3015 Type in Motion
3 credits (S)
This course teaches students the use of type in digital environments.
Prerequisite: DSGN 2500 Design Studio 2: Principles, Theories
and Practices of 2D and 3D Design; CMDS 2500 Typography; or
permission of the Division Chair.
DSGN 3020 Design Studio 3: Visual Communication
6 credits (S)
Students will investigate and experiment with text and image
in information–, interaction–, advertising– and product design.
Students will also continue theoretical and methodological studies
begun in the earlier prerequisite Studio classes.
Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the Major in Interdisciplinary
Design and DSGN 2500 Design Studio 2: Principles and Practices
DSGN 3025 Design Studio 3: Ecologically-Centered
Product Design
6 credits (S)
In this course, students will learn ecologically sustainable methodologies
and approaches in design.
Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the Major in Interdisciplinary
Design and DSGN 2500 Design Studio 2: Principles and Practices
DSGN 3030 Intensive Design Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This course will allow students to work in a concentrated fashion
in a collaborative workshop devoted to a specific design problem
or issue over a seven-day period.
Prerequisite: 30 credits of CMDS/DSGN/PROD courses or as
specified
Topics:
3031 – Charette
DSGN 3055 Intermediate Typography
3 credits (S)
This course is an intermediate-level course that explores further
the specialized technical, aesthetic, an dinventive issues in and
around the use of type and typography in Communication Design
Prerequisite: CMDS 2500, or permission of Division Chair

DSGN 3150 Digital Media Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This workshop will provide a range of specific experiences in digital
media, as announced.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of DSGN studio courses, or as specified.
Topics:
3151 – Game Design
3152 – Portfolio for Graduates
3153 – Physical Computing
DSGN 3210 [PROD 3210] Human Factors for Designers
3 credits (L)
Through readings, case studies, and practical observations, students
will learn basic concepts in human factors/ergonomics as
applied to product and communication design.
Prerequisite: PROD 2010 Product Design: Form; or permission of
the Division Chair.
DSGN 3211 Perspectives in Design: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
Student examine selected themes and topics in design
Prerequisite: DSGN 2010 or as specified
DSGN 3350 [CRFT 3350] DSGN / CRFT Summer Workshop:
[Topic]
6 credits (S)
This workshop will provide advanced studio experiences in craft,
design, fine and media arts topics, as announced.
Prerequisites: 6 credits CMDS/DSGN/PROD or MDIA/CRFT at the
2000 level
DSGN 3400 Digital Illustration
3 credits (S)
This intermediate level course introduces students to illustration
techniques using computer programs. Students will learn to use
the software through project-based assignments.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer, 3 credits of drawing
at 2000 level.
DSGN 3510 Design Studio 4: Visual Communication
6 credits (S)
Students will study text and image as used in display and interaction
design. They will also work with type in motion and type in
sound. A requirement of the course will be the successful completion
of a large-scale project requiring collaborative, i.e. group work
combined with individual solutions. A focus of the course will be
on the constraints imposed on designers while seeking creative
solutions. Students will be required to make a final presentation to
all Design faculty and members of the public.
Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the Major in Interdisciplinary
Design and DSGN 2500 Design Studio 2: Principles, Theories and
Practices of 2D and 3D Design
DSGN 3520 Design Studio 4: User-Centered Design
6 credits (S)
In this course, students learn methodologies and practical approaches
in design where the user’s needs are a central consideration.
Students will be required to make a final presentation to all
Design faculty and members of the public.
Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the Major in Interdisciplinary
Design and DSGN 2500 Design Studio 2: Principles, Theories and
Practices of 2D and 3D Design
DSGN 2601 Steps to Illustration 3 credits (S)
Emphasis is placed on developing the studetn’s individual
strengths and unique abilities to creatively communicate meaning
with illustration. Students are required to build a small portfolio of
work that best suits their abilities and interests. [This course was
formerly CMDS 3600/DRAW3600]
Prerequisites: DSGN 2601
DSGN 4000 Research Design
3 credits (L)
This course examines the nature and purpose of research and its
application in design practice. Students review and evaluated
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methods and approaches, considering issues of scope, cost, ethics,
professional conduct and utility.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of 3000-level CMDS, PROD or DSGN studio
courses or permission of the instructor.
DSGN 4005 Advanced Interactive Design
3 credits (S)
This course offers advanced design project work in interactive
digital media for delivery through web browsers. Critical attention
is given to understanding issues related to information architecture
and the implications of electronic media. [Formerly DSGN
4010]
Prerequisite: DSGN 2500 Intermediate Interactive Design or DSGN
3010 Intermediate Interactive Design
DSGN 4020 Design Studio 5: Collaborative Projects
6 credits (S)
Visual communication and product design students will work
together on projects that involve the application of the knowledge
and expertise gained in the course of their studies. The students
will identify problems, carry out research, develop solutions, and
communicate these solutions to an appropriate audience.
Prerequisite: DSGN 3510 Design Studio 4: Visual Communication
or DSGN 3520 Design Studio 4: User Centered Design (completed
with a grade of B or higher), or permission of the Division Chair.
DSGN 4033 Practicum in Design
3 credits (S)
A student may apply to undertake a practicum to fulfill CMDS/
DSGN/PROD and/or Open credit requirements for the Major in
Interdisciplinary Design.
Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the Major in Interdisciplinary
Design; 36 credits of CMDS/DSGN/PROD courses; proposal; signature
of Division Chair.
DSGN 4036 Practicum in Design
6 credits (S)
A student may apply to undertake a practicum to fulfill CMDS/
DSGN/PROD and/or Open credit requirements for the Major in
Interdisciplinary Design.
Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the Major in Interdisciplinary
Design; 36 credits of CMDS/DSGN/PROD courses; proposal; signature
of Division Chair
DSGN 4039 Practicum in Design
9 credits (S)
A student may apply to undertake a practicum to fulfill CMDS/
DSGN/PROD and/or Open credit requirements for the Major in
Interdisciplinary Design.
Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the Major in Interdisciplinary
Design; 36 credits of CMDS/DSGN/PROD courses; proposal; signature
of Division Chair
DSGN 4011 Advanced Illustration 3 credits (S)
This course involves the advanced conceptualization of ideas
and illustrative techniques. Students create a body of work that
identifies them as an illustrator. Each student works independently
in their own traditional or digital medium. Students are also
presented with numerous alternative techniques. [This course was
formerly CMDS 4010 / DRAW 4010]
Prerequisites: DSGN 3601or permission of Division Chair
DSGN 4101 Design Issues
3 credits (L)
This seminar addresses the larger as well as the more specific
professional concerns of design. Presentations, readings and
discussion will cover philosophical, economic, or practice-oriented
issues.
Prerequisite: DSGN 3020 / 3025 Design Studio 3

DSGN 4150 Design Research
3 credits (L)
Students develop an individual program of research / study with
the approval of the instructor.
Prerequisites: 15 credits of CMDS/DSGN/PROD; proposal, signature
of Chair
DSGN 4200 Advanced Design Seminar: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will focus on the analysis and interpretation of a
specific design topic through readings, written assignments, oral
presentations, and some studio assignments.
Prerequisite: 6 credits CMDS/DSGN/PROD at 3000 level or as
specified
Topics:
4201: Ethics in Design: Maker, Medium and Message
4202: Mapping Space and Time
DSGN 4300 Advanced Design Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This course continues the design experience through concentrated
exploration in a selected topic area.
Topics:
4301 – Non-Digital Graphic Design
4302 – Design Connections
4303 – Editorial Illustration
4304 – Action Scripting
DSGN 4510 Design Studio 6: Collaborative Projects
6 credits (S)
Visual communication and product design students will continue
the previous semester’s collaborative efforts in joint project work.
Students will be required to complete an approved degree-project.
Public presentations of final projects will be a requirement.
Prerequisite: DSGN4020 Design Studio 5: Collaborative Projects
(completed with a grade of B or higher), or permission of the
Division Chair.
DSGN 4900 Advanced Design Studio 1
9 credits (S)
Students engage in design thinking and collaboration to develop
models for understanding and solving complex problems.
Prerequisites: Program [Post-Graduate Certificate]
DSGN 4901 Advanced Design Studio 2
9 credits (S)
Students employ the strategies and processes practiced in
Advanced Design Studio 1 to work on a design problem of their
own choosing.
Prerequisites: Program [Post-Graduate Certificate]
DSGN 4905 Seminar in Western Design Issues
3 credits (L)
This is an advanced seminar investigation of recent developments
in design in Europe and North America.
Prerequisites: Program [Post-Graduate Certificate]
DSGN 4906 Design English
3 credits (L)
This course is appropriate for students with English as a Second
Language. It introduces the terminology of design and typography
with a special emphasis on verbal skills: listening and verbal
response. Students will be encouraged to write and present on
topics relevant to design practice.
Prerequisites: Program [Post-Graduate Certificate]
ART EDUCATION
EDAR 5000 Art Process
3 credits (S)
This course explores art making as a distinct mode of learning
and knowing. Through a variety of studio and reflective assignments
and exercises, it seeks to make explicit the understandings,
skills and attitudes used intuitively by artists. Attention will be
given to how these might be taught or nurtured in learners of different
ages and ability levels.
Prerequisite: Program
EDAR 5010 Introduction to Art Education
3 credits (E)
This course provides a brief history of approaches to art education,
a general introduction to
education systems, and a map of the discipline’s current interests.
Prerequisite: Program or Consent.
EDAR 5050 Visual Arts in the Classroom
3 credits (E)
A course designed to help prospective teachers promote child
growth and development in the classroom through activities in
the visual arts.
Prerequisite: Program
EDAR 5300 Art for Special Populations
3 credits (L)
This course explores the ways that learners with special needs or
in special contexts may require us to change our rationales, expectations,
lesson design, another aspects of teaching. Emphasis
will be on how to adapt our planning-teaching so as to maximize
the educational / therapeutic value of art experiences to the
individuals we are teaching. Students shall demonstrate their
learning with an assigned practicum situation.
Prerequisite: (An introductory course in exceptional learners)
EDAR 5350 Special Populations: Practicum
3 credits (E)
This course provides an opportunity to work with special needs
populations in selected settings.
Prerequisite: EDAR5300.
EDAR 5510 Elementary Art Methods
3 credits (E)
This course examines theories and methods of teaching art within
the elementary school context. It undertakes to develop the
understanding, attitudes, and skills required to plan, prepare, and
deliver positive art learning experiences to children.
Prerequisite: Program
EDAR 5610 Secondary Art Methods 1
3 credits (E)
This course examines theories and methods of teaching art in
the secondary school context. It undertakes to develop the
understandings, attitudes and skills required to plan, prepare and
deliver positive art learning experiences to adolescents.
Prerequisites: Program
EDAR 5620 Secondary Art Methods 2
3 credits (E)
This course allows for further development of understandings,
attitudes and skills required in successful art teaching in the secondary
school context.
Prerequisites: EDAR 5610 Secondary Art Methods 1; program
EDAR 5700 Secondary School Practicum Seminar
6 credits (E)
An extensive practicum (4-5 days a week for seven weeks) in a
secondary school comprises the primary content and experience
of this course. However, it also includes a pre-practicum seminar
for preparation, and a concurrent seminar for reflection on the
practicum experience. The student is expected to demonstrate
applied knowledge, attitudes, and skills to a degree that promises
success in public school teaching.
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Prerequisite: EDAR 5600 Secondary Art Methods; program
EDAR 5750 Advanced Methods in Secondary Art
Education
3 credits (E)
This course is an in-depth examination of theories and specialized
methods of teaching visual art in the secondary school context.
Students will refine their understanding and skills in preparing
program and lesson plans in the visual arts at the secondary level.
These will relate directly to the policies and practices common to
the secondary classroom.
Prerequisite: Program.
EDAR 5900 Advanced Practicum Seminar
6 credits (E)
An extensive and intensive practicum (4-5 days a week for seven
weeks) in a public school comprises the primary content and experience
of this course. However, it also includes a pre-practicum
seminar for preparation, and a concurrent seminar for reflection
on the practicum experience. The student is expected to exhibit
strong professional attitudes and behaviors, and to demonstrate
planning and teaching skills that indicate a strong potential for
success in the public schools.
Prerequisite: EDAR 5700 Secondary School Practicum Seminar;
program
EDAR 5950 Professional Studies Seminar
3 credits (E)
This course examines the professional expectations, roles and
responsibilities of the teacher that extend beyond the walls of the
classroom and school. Readings, lectures, visitors, and independent
research will cover a broad range of topics such as provincial
law, bureaucracy, and curriculum guides; the teachers’ union, and
the larger profession and graduate study. Special attention will be
given to job search skills, and school and community relations.
Prerequisite: program
Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDAR 5900 Advanced
Practicum Seminar
EDAR 6000 Summer Institute: [topic]
3 credits (G)
This course, designed for teachers, provides the opportunity for
specialized curriculum development by examining contemporary
practical approaches to materials and concepts in art education.
The particular focus of the course for any given institute will be
announced.
Prerequisite: Teacher Certification
Topics:
6001 – Secondary Methods – Painting
6002 – Secondary Methods – Ceramics
6003 – Secondary Methods: Contemporary Application of Ancient
Art Methods
ENGLISH
FNDN 1800 Writing for the Arts
3 credits (L)
This course prepares students for the writing required in other
courses at the College. Frequent writing and editing assignments
will address clarity, focus, and logical development of ideas within
the language of art, craft, and design.
ENGL 2010 Writing Workshop: From Research to Essay
3 credits (L)
This course continues the development of skills learned in Writing
for the Arts (FNDN 1800), with emphasis on critical thinking, clarity
of expression, research methods, and essay writing. Students
will be encouraged to write about topics relevant to their own art,
craft, or design practice.
Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800)
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ENGL 3150 Strategic Fictions: Theories and Practices
3 credits (L)
What kinds of truths do fictions tell? This course will explore this
question by examining a variety of elaborate fictions – comic,
political, deceptive, historical – developed by a number of contemporary
artists. Students will also read and practice developing
fictions of their own.
Prerequisites: FNDN 1800 (Writing Requirement); AHIS 2020
ENGL 3200 Art in Literature
3 credits (L)
This course will explore, with selected examples of poetry and
fiction, the treatment of art and artists in nineteenth and twentieth
century literature in English.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of art history (Requires completion of
Writing Requirement)
ENGL 3500 Children’s Literature and its Illustrators
3 credits (L)
This course will examine the history of childhood, the forms
and functions of children’s literature and its illustration, through
selected poetry and prose. Sources may include myth, fable, fairytale,
some 19th and 20th century classics, as well as contemporary
works.
Prerequisites: Foundation; 6 credits AHIS (Requires completion of
Writing Requirement)
FILM
FILM 2370 Sound for Film
3 credits (S)
This course will explore the theory and practice of film sound for
both production and post-production. It covers recording live
sound for film, sound editing and mixing, foley art, analog digital
recording, and sound design. Students in this course are required
to fill positions on Film Department shoots as a practical component
of the curriculum.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1330 (Foundation Video) or FNDN 1410
(Studio Practice: Film)
FILM 2400 Screenwriting
3 credits (L)
This class explores the theory, history and practice of the screenplay
form and the cultural relevance and evolution of story.
Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800); FILM 2500
Introductory Film (or co-requisite) or MDIA 2020 Introductory
Video (or co-requisite)
FILM 2500 Introductory Film
6 credits (S)
This course introduces students to the methods and techniques of
collaborative filmmaking. The course explores dramatic, documentary
and experimental approaches to filmmaking through
direct experiences with the technical and practical processes of
filmmaking.
Prerequisite: Foundation; FNDN 1330 Foundation Video or FNDN
1410 Studio Practice: Film.
FILM 2600 Cinematography
3 credits (S)
This class covers the technical and artistic aspects of the work of
the cinematographer. This includes the technology of the camera,
lighting for film and video, rigging, and the cinematographer’s
relationship to the filmmaking process.
Prerequisite: FILM 2500 Introductory Film (or co-requisite) or
MDIA 2020 Introductory Video (or co-requisite)
FILM 3300 Screenwriting Studio
3 credits (S)
This advanced studio course guides students in the writing of a
screenplay through regular critiques and workshops. The course

covers advanced techniques for narrative structure, character
development, and scene construction.
Prerequisite: FILM 2400 Screenwriting (or FILM 3365
Screenwriting)
FILM 3305 Approaches in Non-Fiction
3 credits (S)
This is an intermediate film studio class with an emphasis on the
theory and practice of non-fiction filmmaking. Students will be
introduced to the basics of documentary film from pitch stage
to production. Students will create a series of non-fiction studio
projects while surveying international and Canadian approaches
to non-fiction cinema including docudrama, first person filmmaking,
expanded portraiture, and cinema direct
Prerequisite: FILM 2500 or MDIA 2020
FILM 3310 Acting for the Screen
3 credits (S)
Students in this class will develop an understanding of the techniques
of acting for the screen.
Prerequisite: FILM 2500 Introductory Film or MDIA 2020
Introductory Video.
FILM 3340 [ARTS 3135] Production Design for Film
3 credits (S)
This course focuses on how set and production design influence
the dramatic intent of film through the use of architecture, interior
design, colour, lighting and other elements.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of 2000 level studio courses. Students
in this course are required to fill positions on Film Department
shoots as a practical component of the curriculum.
FILM 3345 Digital Post Production
3 credits (S)
This course will focus on the theory and practice of current digital
post production processes.
Prerequisites: FILM 2500 or MDIA 2020
FILM 3350 Production Management for Film
3 credits (S)
Students are introduced to the roles of the producer, the assistant
director, art department, continuity, and production management.
Students develop skills for the management of film productions.
Students in this course are required to fill positions on Film
Department shoots as a practical component of the curriculum.
Prerequisite: FILM 2500 Introductory Film or MDIA 2020
Introductory Video.
FILM 3400 Film 1
6 credits (S)
Students will be introduced to the creative roles in the film production
process. Students will develop an understanding of the
grammar of cinema and the filmmaking process through specialized
exercises, lectures, and demonstrations.
Prerequisite: FILM 2500 Introductory Film or MDIA 2020
Introductory Video; and either FILM 2370 Sound for Film or FILM
2600 Cinematography
FILM 3413/6 Summer Film Internship: [Location]
3 or 6 credits (S)
This course will provide Film students with an opportunity to do
short intensive internships in a professional setting. The student’s
daily work will be supervised by the Director/Coordinator of the
organization. A NSCAD faculty advisor will help devise a contract
between the student and the supervisor, which will include a
work schedule. Evaluation will be based on the fulfillment of the
responsibilities outlined in the contract.
Prerequisites: 60 credits completed; proposal; signature of Chair
of Media Arts.
FILM 3450 Screen Arts Workshop: [topic]
3 credits (S)
This course will involve a concentrated exploration and study of a
screen arts topic.
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Prerequisite: FILM 2500 Introductory Film or MDIA 2020
Introductory Video or as specified
Topics
3452 – Screen Arts Workshop: Radical Narratives
3453 – Advanced Sound for Film
3454 – Exploring Directorial Vision
3455 – Screen Arts Workshop: Stereoscopic 3D Digital Animation
(cross-listed with ARTS 3132)
FILM 3500 Film 2
6 credits (S)
In the context of their creative work, students will learn about the
structure of the short film through lectures, exercises, and independent
projects.
Prerequisites: FILM 3400 Film 1.
FILM 4000 Film 3
6 credits (S)
Students in this class will study the process of feature film
production and the feature film form. Students will be involved
in creative development and production work in this class in
preparation for their thesis productions. Prerequisite: FILM 3365
Screenwriting; FILM 3500 Film 2.
FILM 4100 Film Internship
3 credits (S)
Students will have the opportunity to work in a professional setting
on a film production or with a film production organization.
Prerequisite: FILM 3500 Film 2; consent.
FILM 4509 Film 4
9 credits (S)
Students in this class will work on thesis projects in the key creative
areas such as writing, directing, cinematography, editing,
production design and acting or in an appropriate area approved
by the faculty.
Prerequisite: FILM 4000 Film 3.
FINE ART
FINA 2100 [CRFT2100] Book Arts
3 credits (S)
Students will investigate selected traditional and non-traditional
processes for binding books, making boxes, and creating decorative
papers. They will be encouraged to use the book form to
meet artistic goals.
Prerequisite: Foundation
FINA 3050 Fine Arts Seminar: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will address topics pertinent to contemporary practices
within the fine arts. The course features lectures and discussions
of assigned readings along with research projects.
Prerequisite: 6 credits Fine Art (DRAW, PNGT, PRTM, SCLP, FINA);
AHIS 2010 and AHIS 2020; or as specified.

FOUNDATION PROGRAM COURSES
FNDN 1010 Introduction to Studio Practice
3 credits (S)
This course introduces the formal elements, organizing principles
and creative processes in the visual arts, with special attention
paid to colour theory. Students work primarily in two-dimensional
formats on studio projects that address issues of form and meaning.
FNDN 1100 Foundation Drawing I
3 credits (S)
This course introduces fundamental skills of representation in
drawing. Spatial awareness will be emphasized through the study
of proportion, perspective, line quality, contour, positive and negative
shapes, value and volume. Drawing from observation will
be the primary focus of exercises and assignments. A variety of
media will be introduced.
FNDN 1200 Introduction to Visual Culture
3 credits (L)
This course focuses on how visual images and objects function
within various cultural contexts. The production and reception of
visual material are examined within historical and social contexts.
Prerequisites: none
FNDN 1310 Foundation Photography
3 credits (S)
This course is designed to teach basic photographic skills and
to introduce issues associated with photography and the history
of photography. Topics included are camera operation, black
and white film developing, printing, depth of field, basic skills for
documenting art work and print finishing.
Prerequisites: none
FNDN 1320 Foundation Movement Art
3 credits (S)
This course will encourage students to develop skills, understandings
and techniques in the basic aspects of movement. They will
be introduced to the vocabulary of creative movement and to the
principles of composition as they apply to dance. Students will
then plan and present a performance in this course.
Prerequisites: none
FNDN 1330 Foundation Video
3 credits (S)
A course to familiarize the student with the use of video equipment
as well as to apprise the student of current art work being
done in the medium.
Prerequisites: none
FNDN 1340 Foundation Wood and Metal
3 credits (S)
The course will introduce the use of wood and metal in art, craft
and design practices.
Prerequisites: none
FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer
3 credits (S)
This course is a hands-on introduction to computer graphics using
several standard operating systems. Subjects will include digital
imaging and page layout applications. Students taking this course
are expected to have prior experience with the use of computers,
including desktop and directory navigation, file management,
basic word processing, email, and internet browsing.
Prerequisites: none
FNDN 1410 Studio Practice: Film
3 credits (S)
The film module is oriented towards developing an individual’s
understanding of the varied aspects of the filmmaking process.
The collaborative nature of film will be emphasized as well as its
basic premise as a narrative form. The course will encourage the
student to develop a basic understanding of the vocabulary of
cinema through specialized projects.
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Prerequisite: FNDN 1010 Introduction to Studio Practice.
FNDN 1420 Studio Practice: Intermedia
3 credits (S)
The Intermedia module focuses on performance and process as
means of pushing the boundaries of conventional art categories.
Projects will include the use of audio, video, photography, live
performance and site-specific installation.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1010 Introduction to Studio Practice; FNDN
1330 or co-requisite.
FNDN 1430 Studio Practice: Modelled Forms
3 credits (S)
Modelled Forms is an exploration of the plasticity and transformative
potential of pliable materials such as clay, plaster, or wire.
Students create free-standing, three-dimensional forms through
processes such as carving, modeling, and mold making. Hands-on
studio projects, complemented by in-class demonstrations and
discussions, foster an understanding of form, space and meaning.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1010 Introduction to Studio Practice.
FNDN 1440 Studio Practice: Constructed Forms
3 credits (S)
Constructed Forms is a hands-on exploration of three-dimensional
design and the nature of materials. Structure, strength and connections
are investigated through projects using paper, wood,
metal or salvaged materials. Making effective and expressive
three-dimensional relationships with constructed form and space
is the primary objective of this module.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1010 Introduction to Studio Practice.
FNDN 1450 Studio Practice: Design
3 credits (S)
The Design module is oriented toward developing the individual’s
understanding of design application and theory. The goal is to
promote an exploration of design ideas that are used to develop
basic form solutions, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1010 Introduction to Studio Practice.
FNDN 1460 Studio Practice: Paint/Print
3 credits (S)
The Paint/Print module develops the individual’s practical and
theoretical understanding of colour, composition, image and pattern
as applied to different paint and print media and processes.
Working with material differences such as pigment application
on primed and unprimed surfaces, supported and unsupported
surfaces, and the making of two dimensional multiples, students
will consider developmental and organizational elements such as
transformation and transfer.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1010 Introduction to Studio Practice.
FNDN 1480 Foundation Summer Workshop: [topic]
3 credits (S)
This summer workshop will provide first year students with experiences
in art, craft and design topics, as announced.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1010
Topics:
1481 – Kinetic Grafitti
1482 – Community Arts Interactive
FNDN 1600 Foundation Drawing II
3 credits (S)
This course is a further investigation into the practices of observational
drawing as encountered in Foundation Drawing I. Emphasis
will be placed on achieving a higher degree of competence in rendering,
construction of spatial relationships and formal principles
of drawing.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1100 Foundation Drawing I
FNDN 1800 Writing for the Arts
3 credits (L)
This course prepares students for the writing required in other
courses at the College. Frequent writing and editing assignments
will address clarity, focus, and logical development of ideas within
the language of art, craft, and design.

JEWELLERY DESIGN AND
METALSMITHING
JWLY 2000 Introduction to Jewellery
3 credits (S)
This course introduces basic design and techniques in jewellery
construction. In addition, through consideration of contemporary
work and issues, students should begin to understand the aesthetics
of jewellery.
Prerequisite: Foundation
JWLY 2100 Introduction to Holloware
3 credits (S)
This course introduces silversmithing techniques for making
Holloware. An emphasis is placed on development of technical
skills in handling metal, understanding of design principles, and
exposure to current trends in Holloware making. Techniques covered
in the course include stretching, forging, sinking, raising, and
fabrication.
Prerequisite: Foundation
JWLY 2500 Jewellery II: Methods
3 credits (S)
This course will focus on refining the skills and concepts from
Introduction to Jewellery and developing additional techniques.
Prerequisite: JWLY 2000 Introduction to Jewellery
JWLY 2600 Holloware II: Object Design
3 credits (S)
This course will focus on designing objects and refining skills
learned in Introduction to Holloware. Additional techniques will be
learned that are appropriate to object design.
Prerequisite: JWLY 2100 Introduction to Holloware
JWLY 3000 Intermediate Jewellery and Holloware
6 credits (S)
In this course students will explore a variety of ways to develop
ideas and designs for contemporary jewellery and holloware.
Students will be encouraged to explore new technical processes
and creative strategies.
Prerequisite: 9 credits of 2000 level JWLY courses. Minimum
grade of B in JWLY studio courses. One of the following drawing
courses: DRAW 2250 Drawing for Development and Rendering,
DRAW 2240 Ideagram, DRAW 2210
JWLY 3010 Gemology
3 credits (L)
This course will introduce the chemical and physical properties of
gemstones. Students will study the nature of crystal formation,
gemstone treatments, enhancements, and gem identification.
Prerequisites: 6 LAS credits at 2000 level.
JWLY 3050 Jewellery and Metalsmithing Seminar: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will address topics pertinent to the contemporary
and historical practice of jewellery and metalsmithing through assigned
readings and discussions.
Prerequisites: 6 credits JWLY at the 2000 level and 6 credits of
Craft History including AHIS 2120
Topics:
3051 – 20th Century Jewellery
JWLY 3120 Advanced Techniques 1
6 credits (S)
Assignments and demonstrations will be used to introduce new
metal processes. Students will investigate and perfect a technique
of their choice.
Prerequisite: 9 credits of 2000 level Jewellery courses or JWLY
3000; minimum of B average in Jewellery studio courses.
JWLY 3200 Jewellery Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This workshop will provide specific studio experiences that focus
on specialized technical and aesthetic issues in jewellery and met-
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alsmithing. The professional expertise and experience of individual
instructors will determine the orientation of the course.
Prerequisite: JWLY 2500 OR 2600 (Jewellery II: Methods; or
Holloware II: Methods.)
Topics:
3202 – Jewellery-Making with the Lathe
3203 – Eye Wear Design
3204 – Watchcases with the Lathe
3206 – Repair Techniques
3207 – Industrial Techniques
3208 – Production Jewellery
3210 – Enamelling
3211 – Body, Movement, Electronics [CRFT 2011; TEXL 3216]
JWLY 3300 Holloware III
3 credits (S)
This course will focus on developing additional skills and concepts
through independent project(s) within the contemporary silversmithing
practice.
Prerequisite: JWLY 2600 (Holloware II: Object Design)
JWLY 3311 [PROD 3311] Introduction to CAD/CAM for
Jewellery and 3D Objects
3 credits (S)
This course will introduce computer assisted design and manufacturing
processes to Jewellery, Ceramics and Design students.
Students will learn how to work with solid modeling software to
produce files appropriate for computer assisted manufacturing
processes such as rapid prototyping.
Prerequisites: JWLY 2500 or JWLY 2600 or Prod 2010 or CERM
2006 or CERM 2110
JWLY 3420 Advanced Techniques 2
6 credits (S)
In this course, students continue to expand the skills and techniques
that are taught in Advanced Techniques 1.
Prerequisite: JWLY 3120; minimum of B average in Jewellery
studio courses.
JWLY 3506 Studio Projects 1: Jewellery
6 credits (S)
This is the initial level of self-directed studio production at the senior
level. Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the
class is essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will help
determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: JWLY 3000; minimum of B average in Jewellery
studio courses; consultation and signature of designated Jewellery
Faculty
JWLY 3509 Studio Projects 1: Jewellery
9 credits (S)
This is the initial level of self-directed studio production at the senior
level. Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the
class is essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will help
determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: JWLY 3000; minimum of B average in Jewellery
studio courses; consultation and signature of designated Jewellery
Faculty
JWLY 4006 Studio Projects 2: Jewellery
6 credits (S)
Students are expected to work independently and to experiment
and define a direction for their studio work and research interests.
Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the class is
essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will help determine
the direction of the project.
Prerequisite: JWLY 3506 or 3509; or JWLY 3000 and JWLY 3120;
consultation and signature of designated Jewellery Faculty.
JWLY 4009 Studio Projects 2: Jewellery
9 credits (S)
Students are expected to work independently and to experiment
and define a direction for their studio work and research interests.
Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the class is

essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will help determine
the direction of the project.
Prerequisite: JWLY 3506 or 3509; or JWLY 3000 and JWLY 3120;
consultation and signature of designated Jewellery Faculty.
JWLY 4506 Studio Projects 3: Jewellery
6 credits (S)
Students working at this advanced independent level will produce
a portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: JWLY 4006 OR 4009; consultation and signature of
designated Jewellery Faculty
JWLY 4509 Studio Projects 3: Jewellery
9 credits (S)
Students working at this advanced independent level will produce
a portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: JWLY 4006 OR 4009; consultation and signature of
designated Jewellery Faculty
JWLY 4606 Studio Projects 4: Jewellery
6 credits (S)
Students working at this senior independent level will produce a
portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: JWLY 4506 OR 4509; consultation and signature of
designated Jewellery Faculty
JWLY 4609 Studio Projects 4: Jewellery
9 credits (S)
Students working at this senior independent level will produce a
portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: JWLY 4506 OR 4509; consultation and signature of
designated Jewellery Faculty
MEDIA ARTS
FNDN 1330 Foundation Video
3 credits (S)
A course to familiarize the student with the use of video equipment
as well as to apprise the student of current art work being
done in the medium.
Prerequisite: None.\
MDIA 2020 Introductory Video
6 credits (S)
This course provides an in-depth exploration of video production,
involving students in technical exercises and project work; critical
viewing of experimental, documentary and narrative video works;
and consideration of historical and theoretical issues.
Prerequisite: Foundation including FNDN 1330 Foundation Video.
MDIA 2100 Introductory Printed Matter
3 credits (S)
The student will engage in a series of short projects that reflect
the historical range of both avant-garde and popular production
of unlimited edition works. These projects will introduce the student
historically and practically to serial and narrative constructs
and documentary image-text formats, the artist’s book-as-object,
“mail art” (postcards, broadsides), and xerography. A seminar
component will discuss historical precedents for these activities
as art.
Prerequisite: Foundation
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MDIA 2150 [ARTS 2100] Computer Image Making
3 credits (S)
This course will introduce students to bit map graphics and digital
image making on micro computer systems. Techniques of scanning
manipulation and management and printing will be covered.
Students will investigate digital imagery by exploring specific applications
through assignments, experimentation and discussion.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer
MDIA 2410 Basic Sound
3 credits (S)
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the
basics of audio recording. Students will learn how to operate the
College’s sound equipment. The course is designed for those with
no previous experience in sound recording.
Prerequisite: Foundation
MDIA 2550 Introductory Intermedia Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
In this introductory level course, students will develop work arund
a particular theme, skill set or concept in Intermedia.
Prerequisite: Foundation; or as specified
2551: Electronics
2552: Sculpture [Cross listed with SCLP 2503]
2553 – Exploring Net Culture
2554 – Microcontrollers & Programming
MDIA 3050 Intermedia Seminar: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course surveys recent practice in media arts.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of MDIA or PHOT at the 2000 level; AHIS
2020 Survey of 20th Century Art; or as specified.
3053 – net.art
3054 – Microcinemas
3055 – Re-membering self and other
3056 – Audio Exploration
3057 – Users’ guide to ideas about art
3058 – Art Now
3059 – Activating Audience
MDIA 3100 Advanced Printed Matter
6 credits (S)
This course continues work undertaken in Introductory Printed
Matter at a more advanced level. Students will be able to concentrate
on the production of a series of printed matter works
(e.g., postcards, posters, or zines), a magazine, journal, or other
appropriate project.
Prerequisite: MDIA 2100 Introductory Printed Matter
MDIA 3120 [ARTS 3120] Web Sites for Visual Artists
6 credits (S)
This course gives students the opportunity to explore the potential
of the World Wide Web as the means of expressing themselves
as artists. By producing a project for the “web”, students
will learn the basics of preparing graphics and writing the coding
for the web.
Prerequisite: ARTS 2100/ MDIA 2150 Computer Image Making, and
6 credits of 2000 level studio work.
MDIA 3220 Digital Projects and Electronic Culture
6 credits (S)
This advanced media course will introduce students to the practice
and concepts of digital time-based media in the context of
contemporary art practice. The course will utilize digital technologies
that encompass studio audio and video applications within a
multi-media studio process. Students will work on individual and
collaborative projects and will explore readings that address the
impact these technologies have on narrative, representation, and
cultural construction.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1330 Foundation Video; MDIA 2410 Basic
Sound and 6 additional credits of MDIA courses.

MDIA 3230 Intermedia: Idea and Process
6 credits (S)
This studio class engages students in research, writing, collecting,
using inventories and archives, generating sketch work, and
collaborating. Students will examine contemporary art practices
and critical and theoretical writing, and will work across media on
studio projects.
Prerequisites: Any two of the following courses: PHOT 2000,
PNTG 2000, DRAW 2000, SCLP 2000, PRTM 2000, FILM 2500,
MDIA 2020 plus 6 credits of art history including AHIS 2020.
MDIA 3240 Intermedia: Language Into Art
6 credits (S)
This studio class explores the conceptual skills involved in the
use of language in the making and meaning of images, objects
and actions. Students will examine contemporary art practices
and critical and theoretical writing, and will work across media on
studio projects.
Prerequisites: Any two of the following courses: PHOT 2000,
PNTG 2000, DRAW 2000, SCLP 2000, PRTM 2000, FILM 2500,
MDIA 2020 plus 6 credits of art history including AHIS 2020.
MDIA 3250 Intermedia: Media Landscape
6 credits (S)
This studio class focuses on popular culture, social contexts and
issues of identity in art making. Students will examine contemporary
art practices and critical and theoretical writing, and will work
across media on studio projects.
Prerequisites: Any two of the following courses: PHOT 2000,
PNTG 2000, DRAW 2000, SCLP 2000, PRTM 2000, FILM 2500,
MDIA 2020 plus 6 credits of art history including AHIS 2020.
MDIA 3350 Intermedia Workshop: [Topic]
6 credits (S)
Students will explore a theme that develops skills and focuses on
a particular concept in intermedia.
Prerequisites: MDIA 2020 and 6 credits AHIS or as specified.
MDIA 3520 Video Sketchbook
3 credits (S)
This course emphasizes the use of video as a notation medium in
artmaking practice, analogous to the use of journal writing and
drawing. Students whose main focus may be in painting, sculpture,
performance or any range of media develop a repository
of video sketchbook material which will then be analyzed by the
group for its salient subjective features. Methods of developing
material from the sketchbook into audience-oriented work in the
students’ primary media will be explored. [Formerly 3420]
Prerequisite: MDIA 2020 Introductory Video; 6 credits of Fine or
Media Arts (S) credits at the 3000 level.
MDIA 3550 Intermedia Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
In this 3 credit, intermediate level course, students will develop
work around a particular theme, skill set or concept in Intermedia.
Prerequisite: 9 credits MDIA or PHOT; or as specified
MDIA 3700 Intermedia Workshop: [Topic]
6 credits (S)
In this 6 credit, intermediate level course, students will develop
work around a particular theme, skill set or concept in Intermedia.
Prerequisite: 9 credits of media arts or photography course work
or as specified.
Topics:
3708 – Creative Electronics
3716 – Art, Sounds and Experimental Music
3717 – Expanded Video
3718 – Image, Object, Action
3719 - Performance
MDIA 4100 Advanced Studio in Intermedia
9 credits (S)
This interdisciplinary studio course will require regular critical engagement
with the instructor and the class. Students are expected
to work toward a body of finished professional work.
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Prerequisite: 12 credits of 3000 level Intermedia courses chosen
from the following: MDIA 3230 Intermedia: Idea and Process;
MDIA 3250 Intermedia: Media Landscape; MDIA 3240 Intermedia:
Language into Art; 9 credits of art history courses; signature of
Chair of Media Arts Division; student must be in good standing.
PHOTOGRAPHY
FNDN 1310 Foundation Photography
3 credits (S)
This course is designed to teach basic photographic skills and
to introduce issues associated with photography and the history
of photography. Topics included are camera operation, black
and white film developing, printing, depth of field, basic skills for
documenting art work and print finishing.
Prerequisite: None
PHOT 2000 Introductory Photography
6 credits (S)
This is a course on the practice, history and techniques of black
and white photography with emphasis on photography’s aesthetic
and social contexts. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations and
assignments will focus on the relationship between photographic
form and content. This course will also include an introduction to
digital techniques. (Students must supply their own 35 mm or
medium format camera).
Prerequisite: Foundation, FNDN 1310 Foundation Photography and
FNDN 1350 Foundation Computer( or co-requisite).
PHOT 2500 Lighting Workshop
3 credits (S)
This course will concentrate on skills associated with the use of
artificial light in photography. Emphasis will be placed on exploring
the effect of light on the meaning of the photographic image.
Lectures will cover the historical and contemporary use of the
lighting studio.
Prerequisite: PHOTO 2000 Introductory Photography Studio.
PHOT 2706 Digital Photography
6 credits (S)
IN this course, students will learn digital camera operation, film
scanning, editing software, workflow, colour management, and ink
jet and other printing technologies. Students will explore the creative
use and the cultural implications of digital photography and
the history of colour photography [Formerly PHOT 2700]
Prerequisite: PHOT 2000 Introductory Photography Studio.
PHOT 3100 Intermediate Photo Workshop: [Topic]
6 credits (S)
This course will involve concentrated study of a specific topic or
issue. Students will read about, discuss and produce photographic
work that addresses the theme of the course.
Prerequisite: PHOT 2706 Digital Photography; or as specified
Topics:
3103 – Off Campus Projects
3104 – The Situated Portrait
3106 – Architecture, Culture and Photography
3112 – Decoding the Portrait
PHOTO 3150 [ARTS 3150] Photography Workshop: The
Reconfigured Image
6 credits (S)
An intermediate level course on the theory and practice of digital
image manipulation. Students will continue to explore hardware
and software in the production of computer generated art based
on photographic imagery. The course will include discussions of
aesthetic and social issues related to the use of new technologies.
Prerequisite: PHOT 2706 Digital Photography

PHOT 3210 Photography Beyond the Frame
6 credits (S)
This course examines contemporary applications and theories of
interdisciplinary practice in photography, including installation art,
image/text construction and site-specific contexts.
Prerequisite: PHOT 2700 Digital Photography
PHOT 3300 Photography Workshop: View Camera
6 credits (S)
Lectures and demonstrations will cover all aspects of large format
photography. The course will include discussions of relevant historical
and contemporary work as well as regular class critiques.
PHOT 3400 Photography Workshop: Documentary
6 credits (S)
This course introduces the history of practices of documentary
photography. Students will undertake a documentary project supported
by lectures and readings which deal with issues of photographic
objectivity.
Prerequisite: PHOT 2706 Digital Photography
PHOT 3600 Photography Issues Seminar: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will explore both historical and contemporary issues
in photography through a specific topic. The course will focus on
social and aesthetic discourses within photography, and technical
innovations.
Prerequisites: 6 credits of photography; AHIS 3200 History of
Photography
Topics:
3602 – Questions of Obsolescence
3608 – Archive: The Artist, the Art Historian and the
Anthropologist
3609 –Post-photography: Questions of Realism & Truth
3610 – Picturing Land, Plants, & Animals
PHOT 4000 Advanced Photography Critique 1
9 credits (S)
This level of studio engagement expects a high degree of selfmotivated
work in which students will produce an independent
body of work in photography. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is a key component.
Prerequisite: 12 credits of 3000 level PHOT Studio; 9 credits of art
history; consultation and signature of Chair of Media Arts. Student
must be in good standing.
PHOT 4500 Advanced Photography Critique 2
9 credits (S)
This course allows students to continue the photography work begun
in Advanced Photography Critique 1. Regular critical engagement
with the instructor and the class is a key component.
Prerequisite: PHOT 4000; consultation and signature of Chair of
Media Arts. Student must be in good standing.
PAINTING
PNTG 2000 Introductory Painting
6 credits (S)
This course introduces technical and aesthetic issues in painting,
with an emphasis on various modes of representation and
pictorial organization. Assignments in oil and acrylic media will
explore such subject mater as self-portraiture, the figure, still life
and landscape.
Prerequisite: Foundation; AHIS 2010 or concurrent
PNTG 2500 Introductory Figure Painting
3 credits (S)
This course introduces students to complexities of presenting the
figure using painting practices.
Prerequisite: PNTG 2000 Introductory Painting.
PNTG 2600 Painting Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
Based upon a specific topic, this course provides a focused approach
to developing painting skills while furthering an analytical
awareness of pertinent visual and contextual concerns.
Prerequisite: PNTG 2000 Introductory Painting.
Topics:
2601 - Landscape
2602 - Watercolour
2603 – Figure
2604 – Observational Painting
2605 – Preparatory Practices
2606 – Methods & Materials
2607 - Collage
PNTG 2700 Painting Workshop: [Topic]
6 credits (S)
Based on a specific topic, this course provides a focused approach
to developing painting skills while furthering an analytical
awareness of pertinent visual and contextual concerns.
Prerequisites: PNTG 2000
Topics:
2701 – Techniques of Large Scale
2702 – Snapshot Painting
2703- Shape, Sculpture Painting Hybrids
2705 - Spray
PNTG 3000 Intermediate Painting
9 credits (S)
This course continues the investigation of technical and aesthetic
issues in painting. Assignments will consider various expressive
and structural possibilities of representation, abstraction and nonobjective
painting.
Prerequisite: PNTG 2000; AHIS 2020 or concurrent
PNTG 3200 Intermediate Figure Painting
3 credits (S)
This course expands on the topic of the figure that was covered in
Introductory Figure Painting.
Prerequisite: PNTG 2000 Introductory Painting.
PNTG 3300 Intermediate Painting Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This course focuses on a topic at the Intermediate level
Prerequisite: PNTG 3000
PNTG 3400 Intermediate Painting Workshop: [Topic]
6 credits (S)
This course focuses on a topic at the Intermediate level
Prerequisite: PNTG 3000
PNTG 3506 Advanced Painting
6 credits (S)
Directed studio work will encourage the development and refinement
of skills. New visual /formal /aesthetic challenges will be
introduced through a variety of problems in paint and extended
media.
Prerequisite: PNTG 3000 Intermediate Painting
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PNTG 3600 Painting Studio Workshop: [Topic]
6 credits (S)
This course provides an advanced level directed studio experience
in painting, addressing a specific topic.
Prerequisite: PNTG 3000 Intermediate Painting
Topics:
3601 – Landscape3602 – Figure
3603 – Material Exploration
3604 – Research and Process
3605 – Figure and Narrative
3606 – Image and Abstraction
3607 – Examining the New Narratives
3608 – Sculpting space in paint
3609 – large scale painting
3610 – Second Nature
3611 – Larger Scope: Panorama & Diorama
PNTG 3700 Advanced Painting Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This course provides an advanced level, directed-studio experience
in painting, addressing a specific topic.
Prerequisite: PNTG 3000 Intermediate Painting
Topics:
3701 – Material Explorations
3702 – Figure
3703 – Figure and Narrative
PNGT 4100 Painting Seminar: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will address topics pertinent to the contemporary
and historical practice of painting through assigned readings and
discussions.
Prerequisite: 9 credits 3000 level Fine Arts; 9 credits AHIS, including
3 credits at the 3000 level
Topics:
4101 – Space and Time in Painting
4102 – Black and White and Read
4103 – Excess Baggage?
PRODUCT DESIGN
PROD 2003 [CERM 2003] Ceramics Introduction for Design
3 credits (S)
This course introduces selected materials and techniques of ceramics
to students interested in design.
Prerequisite: Foundation
PROD 2010 Product Design: Form
3 credits (S)
This course provides for practical introductory work in product
design, with a brief overview of the social history of product design
and ergonomics theory [Formerly PROD 2000]
Prerequisite: Foundation
PROD 2215 [DRAW 2215] Rapid Drawing and Visualization
3 credits (S)
Students will learn how to communicate their ideas rapidly in a
variety of drawing media.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1600 Foundation Drawing 2
PROD 3110 Entrepreneurship for the Visual Arts
3 credits (L)
This course examines the roles of business and marketing in art
based practices. Key issues and priorities include creating the
choice to be independent, finding a niche, starting a new enterprise,
and investigating and analyzing opportunities.
Prerequisite: 60 credits including 3 credits of LAS at 2000 level
(Requires completion of Writing Reqirement)
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PROD 3115 Rapid Prototyping
3 credits (S)
In this course, students learn 3D modeling tools and techniques,
and how these tools can be integrated with various prototyping
tools.
Prerequisite: PROD 2000 Practice and Theory of Product Design
or PROD 2010 Product Design: Form.
PROD 3200 Product Design Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This is an intermediate level course in which students design and
make prototypes relevant to the specified topic.
Prerequisite: DRAW 2250 or DRAW 2500 or as specified
Topics
3202 – The Development Process
PROD 3210 [DSGN 3210] Human Factors for Designers
3 credits (L)
Through readings, case studies, and practical observations, students
will learn basic concepts in human factors/ergonomics as
applied to product and communication design.
Prerequisite: PROD 2010 Product Design: Form; or permission of
the Division Chair.
PROD 3311 [JWLY 3310] Introduction to CAD/CAM for Jewellery
and 3D Objects
3 credits (S)
This course will introduce computer assisted design and manufacturing
processes to Jewellery, Ceramics and Design students.
Students will learn how to work with solid modeling software to
produce files appropriate for computer assisted manufacturing
processes such as rapid prototyping.
Prerequisites: PROD 2010 or CERM 2006 or CERM 2110 or JWLY
2500 or JWLY 2600
PROD 3500 [CRFT 3500] Applied Entrepreneurship for Visual
Arts
3 credits (S)
This course focuses on practical exercise in running and arts,
crafts, or design business while competing in the global marketplace.
Principle elements of the course will include: having an
exhibition, participating in a trade show, starting a website, blogging,
and marketing your work.
Prerequisite: PROD 3110 Entrepreneurship for the Visual Arts
PROD 3515 Rapid Manufacturing
3 credits (S)
In this course, students will learn how to design for manufacturing
by studying materials, manufacturing processes, and manufacturing
design methods and strategies.
Prerequisite: PROD 3115 Rapid Prototyping.
PROD 4100 Product Development
3 credits (S)
An advanced seminar course on product development, with detailed
written proposals for finance, production and marketing.
Prerequisite: PROD 3110 Entrepreneurship and the Visual Arts; 3
credits of product design.
PROD 4200 [CMDS 4200] Design Management Seminar
3 credits (L)
Students undertake and document a large-scale design project.
Through readings and case studies, students learn techniques of
design management.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of 3000 level CMDS or PROD studio
courses or permission of the instructor.
PROD 4900 Product Design Studies
3 credits (S)
Under the supervision of a faculty member, and following a
proposal approved by the faculty member prior to registration, a
student may follow a program of independent study.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of product design; proposal

PRINTMAKING
PRTM 2000 Introductory Printmaking
6 credits (S)
This course introduces the technical fundamentals and imagemaking
potential of intaglio and lithography.
Prerequisite: Foundation
PRTM 2100 Relief Printmaking Workshop
3 credits (S)
An introduction to monochromatic and multiple colour relief printmaking.
Wood, fiberboard, Plexiglas, linoleum, and other related
materials will be used to explore relief printing techniques with oil
and water-based inks.
Prerequisite: Foundation
PRTM 2200 Printmaking Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This course will focus on technical and aesthetic issues relevant to
the topic selected.
Prerequisite: Foundation
Topics:
2201 – Water based Screenprinting
2202 – Monotype [ARTS 2002]
2203 – Marked Intervals
2204 – Print & Prosper
2205 – Survival Screenprinting
PRTM 3109 Intermediate Lithography
9 credits (S)
Students work with hand-drawing and photographic aluminum
plates, and multicolor lithographs. The instructor shall provide
clear course expectations and portfolio requirements.
Prerequisite: PRTM 2000 Introductory Printmaking
PRTM 3209 Intermediate Intaglio
9 credits (S)
Colour printing, photographic process platemaking, and collagraph
platemaking are investigated as intaglio processes. The
instructor shall provide clear course expectations and portfolio
requirements.
Prerequisites: PRTM 2000 Introductory Printmaking
PRTM 3513 Advanced Printmaking 1
3 credits (S)
In consultation with the instructor, students develop individual
projects in order to begin independently exploring their concerns
for printmaking. IN-class critiques and presentations serve to
focus the students’ critical assessment of their work. [Formerly
PRTM 3503]
Prerequisite: 9 credits of printmaking
PRTM 3516 Advanced Printmaking 1
6 credits (S)
In consultation with the instructor, students develop individual
projects in order to begin independently exploring their concerns
for printmaking. IN-class critiques and presentations serve to
focus the students’ critical assessment of their work. [Formerly
PRTM 3506]
Prerequisite: 9 credits of printmaking
PRTM 3523 Advanced Printmaking 2
3 credits (S)
Students continue to explore printmaking independently at the
advanced level.
Prerequisite: PRTM 3513, or 3516.
PRTM 3526 Advanced Printmaking 2
6 credits (S)
Students continue to explore printmaking independently at the
advanced level.
Prerequisite: PRTM 3513, or 3516.
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PRTM 4100 Printmaking Seminar: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will address topics pertinent to the contemporary and
historical practice of printmaking through assigned readings and
discussions.
Prerequisite: 9 credits 3000 level Fine Arts; 9 credits AHIS, including
3 credits at the 3000 level
Topics:
SCULPTURE
SCLP 2000 Introductory Sculpture
6 credits (S)
This course introduces students to the various materials, working
methods, and concepts with which sculpture is traditionally associated.
Projects in modeling, casting, carving and construction
are supplemented with technical demonstrations, slide lectures
and critiques.
Prerequisite: Foundation
SCLP 2500 Sculpture Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This course provides an introduction to specialized technical
processes and aesthetic issues relevant to the topic offering. Skill
development with specific sculpture processes occurs through
demonstrations, studio assignments and discussion of relevant
historical and contemporary work.
Prerequisite: SCLP 2000
Topics:
2501 - Plastics
2502 – Moldmaking
2503 – Installation [Crosslisted with MDIA 2552]
2504 – Sculpture and site
2505 – Stonecarving sitework
2506 – Paster/Concrete
2507 – Stonecarving
2508 – Foundry – Copie and Drag Sand Casting
SCLP 3000 Intermediate Sculpture
9 credits (S)
Students are presented with a variety of projects that are intended
to help them in developing an extensive repertoire of sculptural
information. By means of assignments and self-generated projects
students are encouraged to develop methods that will allow
them to successfully undertake further self-directed work.
Prerequisite: SCLP 2000
SCLP 3200 Methods and Materials Workshop: [Topic]
6 credits (S)
This course will concentrate on specific media and thematic topics
in sculpture.
Prerequisite: SCLP 2000 Introductory Sculpture [or as specified]
Topics:
3201 – Foundry
3202 - Stonecarving
3203 – Lost Wax process for foundry
3204 – Concrete
3205 – Plastics
3206 – Contemporary Concepts
3207 – Public Art
3208 –Stonecarving and Foundry
3209 – Explorations in Materials
3210 – Thinking with Plaster
3211 – Sound & Kinetic Dimensions [Cross listed with ARTS 3001]
3212 - Moldmaking
SCLP 3700 Advanced Sculpture Workshop:[Topic]
6 credits (S)
Students continue developing skills in particular production methods
and with attention to theoretical issues.
Prerequisite: SCLP 3200 or as specified.
Topics:

3701 – Foundry
3702 - Stone carving
3703 – Lost Wax Casting
3704 – Metal
3705 – Time, Repetition and Process
3706 – Sculptural Propositions
3707 – Moldmaking
3708 – Mechano Kinetic
3709 - Plastics
3710 – Wood
3711 - Installation
SCLP 4100 Sculpture Seminar: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
9 credits 3000 level Fine Arts; 9 credits AHIS, including 3 credits
at the 3000 level
This course will address topics pertinent to the contemporary and
historical practice of sculpture through assigned readings and
discussion.
Prerequisite: 9 credits 3000 level Fine Arts; 9 credits AHIS, including
3 credits at the 3000 level
Topic:
4101: Transnational Issues
TEXTILES & FASHION
TEXL 2000 Introduction to Weaving
3 credits (S)
Students will learn to set up and use a four harness floor loom to
create basic woven structures, including a few off-loom processes.
Prerequisite: Foundation
TEXL 2100 Introduction to Resist Dyeing
3 credits (S)
Students will be introduced to the unique quality of dyed textiles
using various resist methods with both dyes and discharge agents
on fabric. Studies in two-dimensional design will be carried out
through exploring the relationship between fabrics, liquid media
and process.
Prerequisite: Foundation.
TEXL 2150 Repeating Patterns
3 credits (S)
Repeating pattern systems have been used in every period in art,
craft and design. Design sources from nature, contemporary culture
as well as historical practices are explored. Colour, pattern development
and presentation strategies are utilized while designing
original repeat patterns.
Prerequisite: Foundation.
TEXL 2200 Introduction to Screenprinting
3 credits (S)
Students will explore design on fabric while acquiring basic skills
in silkscreen printing. The course includes various stencil making
methods and the study of repetition inherent in textiles design.
Prerequisite: Foundation.
TEXL 2300 Fibre, Fabric, Fashion
3 credits (S)
This course introduces conceptual approaches to the design of
clothing. The course explores the complex and often nuanced relationship
between the body, textiles and fashion. Studio projects
focus on original and non-traditional body coverings. Lectures
supplement studio work and provide a critical context for viewing
the self, society and culture in relation to fashion
Prerequisite: Foundation
TEXL 2450 Developmental Drawing for Fashion
3 credits (S)
This course introduces the procedures and principles of drawing
clothing on the figure. Students translate drawings from the live
model and clothing specifics into finished presentation drawings,
rendering clothing and accessories. Students develop original
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ideas into drawings using various drawing and illustration media.
[Formerly TEXL 3400]
Prerequisites: FNDN 1100 and FNDN 1600
TEXL 2500 Fashion: Construction
3 credits (S)
In this course students learn the basic techniques of planning
and developing original garments. Students are introduced to
industrial sewing machines and other industrial tools for professional
quality construction. A variety of construction details such
as zippers, buttonholes and collars will be explored.
Prerequisite: Foundation
TEXL 2550 Pattern Development
3 credits (S)
Through the exploration of basic geometric shapes, students will
learn to make 2D patterns and use them to build 3D forms, with a
focus on the human body but not limited to this form. By combining
the basic methods of pattern drafterin (making flat patterns
by using measurements) and draping (shaping fabric on a 3D
form before cutting) students will learn to create unique designs.
Students will discover the relationship between these methods
and learn to utilize the approaches most appropriate for their
ideas in any given situation.
Prerequisite: Foundation
TEXL 3000 Intermediate Weaving
6 credits (S)
Students will expand their knowledge of basic weaves through
drafting, designing, producing samples and completing finished
projects. Students will explore the basic design elements as they
relate to woven cloth. Students will discuss the various applications
of the cloth they produce.
Prerequisite: TEXL 2000 Introduction to Weaving
TEXL 3010 Illustration for Fashion
6 credits (S)
This course is designed to equip students with the skills necessary
to develop a personal drawing vocabulary for fashion and will allow
them to communicate their fashion concepts with confidence.
Tools required to develop a portfolio, such as mood boards,
sketchbook research, colour palette explorations and branding will
be utilized.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of Drawing at the 2000 level
TEXL 3050 Textiles Seminar: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will address topics pertinent to the contemporary
and historical practice of weaving, dyeing and fashion through assigned
readings and discussions.
Prerequisites: 6 credits TEXL at the 2000 level and 6 credits Craft
History including AHIS 2120 (Requires completion of Writing
Requirement)
Topics
3051 – 20th Century Textiles
3052 – Narrative in Textiles
3053 – Fashion Marketing
3054 – Textiles in the Interzone: Hybrid Practices
TEXL 3100 Intermediate Textiles: Dyeing and Printing
6 credits (S)
In this course students will expand a basic surface design vocabulary
through experiment and exploration of advanced print and
dye processes.
Prerequisite: TEXL 2100 Introduction to Resist Dyeing and TEXL
2200 Introduction to Screenprinting; (or concurrent)
TEXL 3200 Intermediate Textile Workshop: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This intermediate level workshop will provide specific studio experiences
that focus on specialized technical and aesthetic issues in
textiles.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of textiles, or as specified.
Topics:
3201 – Tensile Structure

3203 – Tapestry
3204 – Surface and Structure
3205 – Textile Techniques of Asia
3206 – Textiles for the Marketplace
3207 – Computers and Weaving
3208 – Introduction to Textile Forms
3209 –Jacquard Weaving
3210 – Pattern Studies for Textiles
3211 – Repeating Pattern for Textiles
3212 –Markmaking and Colour on the Loom
3213 – Digital Printing for Textiles
3214 – The Consummate Cloth
3215 – Weaving Surface and Story
3216 – Body, Movement, Electronics (Cross listed with CRFT 2011;
JWLY 3211)
3217- Study and Development of 3-D Textile Forms
3218- Breaking the Grid
TEXL 3300 Jacquard Weaving
3 credits (S)
Students learn to design and weave pictorial and patterned fabric
using JacqCAD Master Software and the TC1 computer Jacquard
loom. The course will include design work on computer and
handloom, production proposals for group projects, individual art
projects and the history of Jacquard weaving.
Prerequisite: TEXL 3000 Intermediate Weaving
TEXL 3320 Fabrics Laboratory
3 credits (L)
This course will cover the history, properties, and uses of natural
and synthetic fibers and fabrics in fashion and textiles.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of textiles or fashion courses.
TEXL 3350 Intermediate Fibre, Fabric, Fashion
3 credits (S)
Students continue to explore the relationship between the body,
culture, society and fashion. Term projects range from surface
embellishment to conceptually driven notions of body covering.
The relationships between surface and three-dimensional forms
for the body are examined. Non-traditional methods of construction
are emphasized including the use of materials not common to
fashion production. Lectures will cover cultural and visual issues
relevant to contemporary dress.
Prerequisite:
• TEXL 2300 Fiber, Fabric, Fashion or TEXL 2400 Fashion:
Pattern Drafting or TEXL 2500 Fashion: Construction or TEXL
2550 Pattern Development;
• and TEXL 2000 Introduction to Weaving or TEXL 2100
Introduction to Resist Dyeing or TEXL 2200 Introduction to
Screenprinting.
TEXL 3410 Intermediate Fashion Studies
6 credits (S)
In this course students integrate concepts and skills acquired in
introductory level fashion courses. Students propose a design
thesis for a line of original garments, supported by research,
renderings, mood boards, fabric and colour swatches. The use of
original textiles is encouraged, as well as a continued exploration
of non-traditional and conceptual design directions. In addition to
the ‘sampling’ research of the line, a portfolio of the term work is
required.
• Prerequisite:
TEXL 2400 Fashion: Pattern Drafting or TEXL 2311 Fashion
Workshop: Draping [Formerly TEXL 3311] or TEXL 2550
Pattern Development;
• and TEXL 2500 Fashion: Construction; and TEXL 2450
Developmental Drawing for Fashion [formerly TEXL 3400]
TEXL 3506 Studio Projects 1: Textiles
6 credits (S)
This is the initial level of self-directed studio production at the senior
level. Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the
class is essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will help
determine the direction of studio activity.
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Prerequisite: TEXL 3000 Intermediate Weaving or TEXL 3100
Intermediate Textiles: Dyeing and Printing; consultation and signature
of designated Textile Faculty
TEXL 3509 Studio Projects 1: Textiles
9 credits (S)
This is the initial level of self-directed studio production at the senior
level. Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the
class is essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will help
determine the direction of studio activity.
TEXL 3000 Intermediate Weaving or TEXL 3100 Intermediate
Textiles: Dyeing and Printing; consultation and signature
TEXL 4006 Studio Projects 2: Textiles
6 credits (S)
Students are expected to work independently and to experiment
and define a direction for their studio work and research interests.
Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the class is
essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will help determine
the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: TEXL 3000 and TEXL 3100 and TEXL 3410; consultation
and signature of designated Textiles Faculty.
TEXL 4009 Studio Projects 2: Textiles
9 credits (S)
Students are expected to work independently and to experiment
and define a direction for their studio work and research interests.
Regular critical engagement with the instructor and the class is
essential. A proposal approved by the instructor will help determine
the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: TEXL 3000 and TEXL 3100 and TEXL 3410; consultation
and signature of designated Textiles Faculty.
TEXL 4020 Advanced Fashion Studies
6 credits (S)
In this course students continue to refine their technical skills and
clarify their design concepts. Students propose a design thesis
for the creation of a line of original garments. Research, fabric
tests and other visual support tools are employed to realize their
vision. Students, in consultation with the instructor, choose three
to four outfits to produce from their line of sketches. Other areas
of professional development will be required such as sample work,
pattern development, finished illustrations, cost analysis, and exacting
construction methods. A professional portfolio of the term
thesis is required. [Formerly 3420]
Prerequisite: TEXL 3410 Intermediate Fashion Studies
TEXL 4506 Studio Projects 3: Textiles
6 credits (S)
Students working at this advanced independent level will produce
a portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: TEXL 4006 OR 4009 Studio; consultation and signature
of designated Textiles Faculty
TEXL 4509 Studio Projects 3: Textiles
9 credits (S)
Students working at this advanced independent level will produce
a portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: TEXL 4006 OR 4009 Studio; consultation and signature
of designated Textiles Faculty
TEXL 4606 Studio Project 4: Textiles
6 credits (S)
Students working at this senior independent level will produce a
portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: TEXL 4506 OR 4509; consultation and signature of
designated Textiles Faculty

TEXL 4609 Studio Project 4: Textiles
9 credits (S)
Students working at this senior independent level will produce a
portfolio of professional work. Regular critical engagement with
the instructor and the class is essential. A proposal approved by
the instructor will help determine the direction of studio activity.
Prerequisite: TEXL 4506 OR 4509; consultation and signature of
designated Textiles Faculty
WORLD TRAVEL
WTRA 2000 World Travel Studio Projects 1: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This course provides students with opportunities to study the
visual arts on-site, in the context of group travel to major international
cultural centres. Material culture and the uses of history in
the visual arts will be explored through specified studio activities.
Prerequisite: Foundation; proposal approved by instructor;
Program Chair’s signature.
WTRA 2100 World Travel Research Projects 1: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course provides students with opportunities to study the
visual arts on-site, in the context of group travel to major international
cultural centres. Material culture and the uses of history in
the visual arts will be explored through specified research activities.
Prerequisite: English Requirement; 6 LAS credits; proposal approved
by instructor; Program Chair’s signature.
Approved: 31 January 2005.
WTRA 3000 World Travel Studio Projects 2: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This course provides students with opportunities to study the
visual arts on-site, in the context of group travel to major international
cultural centres. Material culture and the uses of history in
the visual arts will be explored through specified studio activities.
Prerequisite: 60 credits including 9 LAS credits; proposal approved
by instructor; Program Chair’s signature.
WTRA 3100 World Travel Research Projects 2: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course provides students with opportunities to study the
visual arts on-site, in the context of group travel to major international
cultural centres. Material culture and the uses of history in
the visual arts will be explored through specified research activities.
Prerequisite: English Requirement; 9 LAS credits including 3 credits
of AHIS coursework; proposal approved by instructor; Program
Chair’s signature.
WTRA 4000 World Travel Studio Projects 3: [Topic]
3 credits (S)
This course provides students with opportunities to study the
visual arts on-site, in the context of group travel to major international
cultural centres. Material culture and the uses of history in
the visual arts will be explored through specified studio activities.
Prerequisite: 90 credits including 12 LAS credits; proposal approved
by instructor; Program Chair’s signature.
WTRA 4100 World Travel Research Projects 3: [Topic]
3 credits (L)
This course provides students with opportunities to study the
visual arts on-site, in the context of group travel to major international
cultural centres. Material culture and the uses of history in
the visual arts will be explored through specified research activities.
Prerequisite: English Requirement; 12 LAS credits including 3
credits of AHIS coursework; proposal approved by instructor;
Program Chair’s signature.
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GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM COURSES:
6000 level
MASTER OF DESIGN
PROGRAM COURSES
MDES 6030 Graduate Design Intensive 1
9 credits (G)
This course comprises a series of modules that prepare students
for graduate study in the Program. The modules cover areas such
as visual thinking, the role of writing in design practice, and the
value of collaborative engagement.
Prerequisite: Program (MDes)
MDES 6110 Graduate Design Workshop: Topic
3 credits (G)
This course continues the design experience through concentrated
exploration in a selected topic area.
Prerequisite: Program (MDes)
Topics
6111 - Visual Research
6113 - Professional Practices
6114 – Situated Research
MDES 6112 Design Research Proposal
3 credits (G)
This course prepares students to pursue research by introducing
them to research methodologies, methods and techniques. This
process will lead the student to an extensive, systematic inquiry
into some theoretical and/or practical issues related to design.
Prerequisite: Program (MDes)
MDES 6200 Graduate Design Studio 1
6 credits (G)
In this course, students will engage in a series of projects that will
develop their ability to combine theory and practice.
Prerequisite: Program (MDes)
MDES 6600 Graduate Design Studio 2
6 credits (G)
Students focus on complex design projects that integrate new
ideas with the theories and practices learned in previous courses.
Prerequisite: MDES 6030, MDES 6200, and permission of the
Director of the MDes program
MDES 6650 Art Direction
3 credits (G)
This course will examine the role of the advertising art director
in current practice. Students will develop skills in strategy building,
conceptual processes, teams, and the management of design
projects.
Prerequisite: Program (MDes)
MDES 6700 Graduate Design Practicum
6 credits (G)
A student may apply to undertake a practicum work term in place
of Graduate Design Studio 2 or Graduate Design Studio 3.
Prerequisite: Program (MDes); Permission of the Director of the
Program
MDES 6750 Graduate Design Field Study
6 credits (G)
A student may apply to undertake a field study term in place of
Graduate Design Studio 2.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Director of the MDes Program
MDES 6800 Graduate Design Studio 3
6 credits (G)
Students work on projects that emphasize the union of design
theory and practice. Assignments will focus on design projects

that combine reflective and mindful inquiry with interdisciplinary
theoretical contexts.
Prerequisite: MDES 6600 or MDES 6700
MDES 6900 Graduate Design Thesis Exhibition/ Review
9 credits (G)
Students prepare for the exposition and review of their final
design research project. The exposition is an articulation of the
process of achieving design capability at a Mater’s level.
Prerequisite: MES 6600 or MDES 6700
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
PROGRAM COURSES
MFAR 6003 Graduate Studio
3 credits (G)
The student undertakes studio work or research under the supervision
of one or more designated faculty members. In the last semester
of the program, the student presents a thesis project composed
of either an exhibition and thesis statement, or a research
thesis. The thesis project is evaluated by an Advisory Committee.
The exhibition must be documented in an appropriate manner and
both the statement and the documentation of the exhibition are
held as permanent records of the College.
The Graduate Studio is considered “in progress” until completion
of 30 credits and the thesis/exhibition requirement.
Prerequisite: Program (MFA)
MFAR 6006 Graduate Studio
6 credits (G)
The student undertakes studio work or research under the supervision
of one or more designated faculty members. In the last semester
of the program, the student presents a thesis project composed
of either an exhibition and thesis statement, or a research
thesis. The thesis project is evaluated by an Advisory Committee.
The exhibition must be documented in an appropriate manner and
both the statement and the documentation of the exhibition are
held as permanent records of the College.
The Graduate Studio is considered “in progress” until completion
of 30 credits and the thesis/exhibition requirement.
Prerequisite: Program (MFA)
MFAR 6009 Graduate Studio
9 credits (G)
The student undertakes studio work or research under the supervision
of one or more designated faculty members. In the last semester
of the program, the student presents a thesis project composed
of either an exhibition and thesis statement, or a research
thesis. The thesis project is evaluated by an Advisory Committee.
The exhibition must be documented in an appropriate manner and
both the statement and the documentation of the exhibition are
held as permanent records of the College.
The Graduate Studio is considered “in progress” until completion
of 30 credits and the thesis/exhibition requirement.
Prerequisite: Program (MFA)
MFAR 6012 Graduate Studio
12 credits (G)
The student undertakes studio work or research under the supervision
of one or more designated faculty members. In the last semester
of the program, the student presents a thesis project composed
of either an exhibition and thesis statement, or a research
thesis. The thesis project is evaluated by an Advisory Committee.
The exhibition must be documented in an appropriate manner and
both the statement and the documentation of the exhibition are
held as permanent records of the College.
The Graduate Studio is considered “in progress” until completion
of 30 credits and the thesis/exhibition requirement.
Prerequisite: Program (MFA)
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MFAR 6100 Pedagogy Seminar
3 credits (G)
This seminar introduces students to issues related to teaching and
research in the university environment.
Prerequisite: Program (MFA)
MFAR 6200 Graduate Seminar: [topic]
3 credits (L)
This course will directly engage critical issues in contemporary
art, craft and design practice. The course will be conducted as a
graduate level seminar class and will require extensive reading on
selected topics, student presentations, and a research paper.
Prerequisite: Program (MFA)
Topics:
6201 – Issues in Contemporary Art and Theory
6202 – Technology and Cultural Theory of the 20th Century
6203 – Readings Across Contemporary Visual Culture
6204 – On Speaking About the Work
6205 – Sensorium
6206 – Things
6207 – Arts & Ideas
6208 – Technologies of Experience
MFAR 6501 Graduate Forum [required element] (G)
This course enables graduate students in various disciplines
to engage in critical discussion of their own and others’ work.
Enrolment in this course is required in each semester of full-time
study in the MFA Program. Attendance, participation, and the
presentation of one’s work in Forum meetings open to the College
community are required to receive credit in this course.
Prerequisite: Program (MFA)
MFAR 6600 MFA Research / Creation
3 credits (L)
This course enables MFA students to design their programs of
research / creation. Students will develop research journals,
construct bibliographies relevant to their practice as artists, and
produce drafts of thesis exhibition statements. It is normally taken
in the second semester of study.
Prerequisite: Program (MFA); proposal
[Upper level undergraduate courses may be taken for graduate
credit according to procedures described in the MFA handbook.]

INDEX
Academic Advising 7
Academic And Student Services 18
Academic Policy Appeals 7
Academic Standing and Probation 7
Academic Standing Recorded on Transcript 8
Additional Degrees and double degrees 31
Alumni 4
AREAS OF STUDY 33
Attendance Policy 8
Awards And Financial Aid 18
BA: MAJOR IN ART HISTORY 36
BDES: MAJOR IN INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN 37
BFA (INTERDISCIPLINARY) 39
BFA: MAJOR IN FINE ART 42
BFA: (Interdisciplinary) and Pre-Teacher Education 39
BFA: MAJOR IN CERAMICS 40
BFA: MAJOR IN FILM 41
BFA: MAJOR IN INTERMEDIA 43
BFA: MAJOR IN JEWELLERY DESIGN AND METALSMITHING 44
BFA: MAJOR IN PHOTOGRAPHY 45
BFA: MAJOR IN TEXTILES 46
Black & First Nations Student Advisor 18
CHARTER OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 11
Classification Of Students 7
Completion of a Second NSCAD Degree 8
Counselling and Psychological Services 19
COURSE CODES AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 59
Course load 7
Course Material Fees 23
Dawson Printshop 6
Design Studios 5
Discrimination and Harassment 16
Double Majors 31
Fees And Charges 22
FEES AND TUITION 22
Foundation Requirement 35
General Requirements for all Degrees 34
Grade Appeals 8
GRADING SYSTEM AND GRADING POLICY 14
GRADUATE DEGREES: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 52
GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT 13
Health and Safety Policy 17
Health Services 19
International Students 20
INTRODUCTION TO THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 3
INTRODUCTION: NSCAD UNIVERSITY 3
Leave of Absence: Undergraduate Students 9
Letter of Permission Tuition Fees 22
Letter of Permission 8
Library 5
Master of Design Admission 53
MASTER OF DESIGN 53
Master Of Fine Arts Admission 58
MASTER OF FINE ARTS 55
Methods of Payment 22
MINOR IN ART HISTORY 47
MINOR IN CERAMICS 47
MINOR IN DRAWING 47
MINOR IN FASHION 47
MINOR IN FILM STUDIES 47
MINOR IN JEWELLERY DESIGN AND METALSMITHING 47
MINOR IN TEXTILES 48
Minor programs 31
MSVU B.Ed. (Secondary & Elementary) 32
Multimedia Centre 5
Non-Residence Credit 35
NSCAD Public Lecture Series 5
OFF CAMPUS STUDY AND EXCHANGE 24
Photography Facilites 6
PLAGIARISM POLICY 11
Policy on Official Communication with Students 18
PORTloggia 5
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POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN 51
Prerequisites 35
Residency Requirement 10
Residency Requirement 35
Schedule of Tuition Payment and Removal from Classes 22
Scholarships and Bursaries 18
SCHOOL OF EXTENDED STUDIES 23
SEEDS Gallery 6
Semester Structure and Semester Credit 10
Senior Citizen Discount 23
Student Email 21
Student Health Plan 20
Student ID Cards 20
STUDENT INFORMATION: COLLECTION & RELEASE 13
Student Use of University Facilities 10
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: GENERAL POLICY 14
Summer Pre-University Credit Study 31
The Anna Leonowens Gallery 4
The History of NSCAD 3
THE STUDENT UNION (SUNSCAD) 21
Transcripts 10
Tuition Fees 23
Tuition Payments and Withdrawal Procedures 22
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 26
Undergraduate Studies & Degree Programs 31
University Computing Resources: Acceptable use policy 16
Visiting and Non-Degree Students 22
Visitors to NSCAD 6
VISUAL ARTS CERTIFICATE FOR TEACHERS 49
VISUAL ARTS CERTIFICATE IN STUDIO 50
Visual Communication Services (Printshop) 6
Withdrawal Procedures 10
Withdrawal 23
Wood and Metal Shops 6
Workload 11
Writing Requirement 11
Writing Resource Centre 6