Visual Arts Diploma

Thompson Rivers University

New creative processes and art history are yours to discover through studio and theoretical courses in a variety of media. Explore current art practices in 2D and 3D media, with emphasis on drawing, painting, colour theory, printmaking, photography, 3D design, sculpture and ceramics while earning a certificate that can bridge to a Bachelor of Fine Arts.Expand your creative practice by exploring foundational and experimental techniques through our diverse set of second-year studio courses.Experiment with a variety of mediums and focus on your studio work away from distraction. Find inspiration and motivation within your studio peer group.Advance your skills in paint mixing, application techniques and complex approaches with everything from watercolour to oil.Explore printmaking with silkscreen, etching and develop your photographic media expertise within the dark room and processing studio.Work within a range of materials, objects, techniques, and ideas fundamental to three dimensional aspects of visual art.Gain a working knowledge of topics related to historical and contemporary practices.Drawing from this to define and discuss works in a present-day context will become second nature.

Faculty of Arts