Post Secondary Arts Programs

Here is a list of some of the arts and culture related courses available in BC. This not comprehensive: most colleges and universities have more courses than are listed here -- consult the online calendars to see all that is offered.   

Some institutions, notable Emily Carr Institute and Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning offer distance and online programs and courses.



BC Institute of Technology

BCIT has arts-related programs in its Schools of Business:  The Digital Arts Department has fulltime programs that are joint with the Emily Carr School of Art in Design Essentials, Digital Animation and New Media Design (CD ROM and web).  There is also have a new fulltime diploma program in New Graphics Communications which provides training for the printing and publishing industry.

 
Camosun College - Visual Arts

This program of full-time study offers the individual a comprehensive education in visual arts.

 
College of New Caledonia - Fine Arts Certificate

The College of New Caledonia in Prince George offers a one year Fine Arts Cerificate  including a First Nations course.

 
Douglas College - Performing and Fine Arts Certificate

The one-year Performing and Fine Arts (PEFA) Certificate offers an academic introduction to a variety of arts and cultural topics with some performance options for those students interested in pursuing them.

 
Douglas College - Writing programs

Creative Writing courses focus on the development of style and the treatment of content, not on writing skills. An appropriate level of writing skill is required.

Print Futures: Professional Writing will prepare you to work as a skilled writer or editor in many sectors of the economy.

 
Camosun College - Creative Writing

Interested in exploring a career in writing? This two-year program will give you a broad understanding of each of four writing genres - fiction, non-fiction, playwriting, poetry - while completing a range of courses in the liberal arts and sciences.

 
Capilano University

Capilano University is headquartered in North Vancouver, with campuses in Squamish and Sechelt.  It offers a wide selection of fine and applied arts programs including visual arts, film, theate, music, design, textile arts and aboroginal programs, largely in North Vancouver.

 
Douglas College - Music programs

Study music in the way that's best for you. From the fundamentals of music to professional level concert performance, Douglas College music programs offer something for musicians of all levels.

 
Douglas College - Theatre and Stagecraft

The Theatre Program and Stagecraft Program at Douglas College offer students a unique learning experience preparing them for the entertainment industry.

 
Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is one of the oldest post-secondary institutions in British Columbia and the only one that is dedicated solely to professional education and learning in the arts, media and design.

 
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