The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program (PBC) in Fine Arts is designed for artists who have earned the BFA or BA degree, yet would benefit from a concentrated immersion in a highly-supportive yet critical academic/studio environment. Applicants to the PBC may wish to develop their artwork for application to graduate school/professional residency or to launch a professional career.
Program curriculum and details
The program requires a total of 9 credit hours in a declared studio area, determined in consultation with faculty advisor. This course of study must be completed in one academic year and is not a low-residency program. It requires commitment to work on-campus in the studio space that is provided.
Graduate-level participation is expected in the following areas:
- on-going and scheduled critiques
- attendance at visiting artist presentations and exhibitions
- technical studio upkeep and maintenance
- delivery of a formal “sources” presentation midway through the year
The program has four distinctive concentration choices in the following areas:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Sculpture
Admissions requirements
To apply please create an account in our Applicant Portal. You will need to submit:
- Application form
- $60 application fee (non-refundable)
- Statement of Purpose (minimum 300 words)
- Resume
- Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not)
- English Proficiency test scores:TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (see program requirements for more information)
- GRE/GMAT (not required for most programs, see program requirements for more information)
Unofficial transcripts and test scores are accepted for application review but official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.
Program-specific requirements
Candidates must submit the required application materials, university requirements and program-specific requirements, for consideration.
- Portfolio of 10 images representing your art work, process of thinking, implementation of concepts, and studio production. The portfolio is the equivalent of the entrance examinations which other academic areas often require. See Graduate Portfolio for more information.
- 2 letters of recommendation. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.
Application dates
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