7 Creative Arts Degree Programs in Canada

The Bachelor of Creative Arts program is designed to give students who already hold a diploma in an artistic discipline the practical business and leadership skills needed to succeed in the creative arts industries. Developed for full-time students and those in the workforce, this flexible degree completion program can be completed in as few as 15 months. Students will gain a complete understanding of the methodologies, tools and perspectives of their chosen industries, including talent management, project budgeting, financial planning, and legal and ethical considerations in the creative arts.

The Fashion Business & Creative Arts Diploma Program succeeds in helping graduates make their passion their career with a program unlike any other. Covering a wide spectrum of the Fashion industry, this program prepares students for careers in merchandising, buying, sales, design, public relations, advertising/marketing, importing/ exporting, creative direction, illustration, bridal consulting, and much more. Each course within the program consists of interactive lectures, in-class discussions, and practical assignments. You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in hands-on learning with a series of talks from industry leaders, as well as field trips that align with your course material. These networking opportunities outside the classroom will help you foster connections with industry experts, giving you a serious edge when it’s time to pursue your career upon graduation. This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

Improve your English language skills by taking unique Creative and Cultural English courses. Choose from a variety of unique and engaging classes to develop your English abilities. Classes like English through the City, Film, Art, Photography, Food and more will help you dive deeper into local culture or explore creative topics that personally interest you. Build a flexible study program with these dynamic classes that will expand your knowledge, and your English skills.

Customize your French study experience at ILSC Montréal by exploring creative & cultural topics. ILSC Montréal offers a wide selection of French language courses that focused around creative and cultural topics like French through Arts, Drama, Food, Films & Songs, and more. This flexible program is designed for students who have built their French language foundation and want to continue learning through unique language topics. Just choose your schedule and choose new courses every 4 weeks.

In the Material Art & Design program, you'll focus on making your own designs and will learn the critical and business skills you'll need to succeed. In this program, you can choose to focus on textiles or jewellery/metalsmithing. You can also take electives in ceramics, wearable form, and wearable technology. Program instructors are top textile, jewellery and ceramics artists and designers.

Criticism and Curatorial Practice at OCAD U is the first undergrad program in Canada to prepare artists to be critics and curators.

In NVC deepen your understanding of the visual, cultural, social, and political histories of Indigenous peoples and explore your own art and design through a supportive studio-based learning environment. You will take electives in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, digital media and more.