Academic Calendar

Fine Art Diploma

Categories of Admission

Applicants may be admitted to one of the following:

Regular Admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 60 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

  1. ELA 30-1 or a minimum of 65% in ELA 30-2
  2. One Group A course
  3. One Group B or C course
  4. One Group C or D course

Applicants with nine or more university level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Mature Admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have the following:

  • ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60 percent (or equivalent)

OR

  • Six credits of university level English with no grade less than C-

Applicants with nine or more university level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Additional Admission Criteria

All applicants must meet the following:

1. English Language Proficiency

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicable to All Admission Categories

All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan University’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.

2. Other Admission Criteria

To be evaluated through the Program

Applicable to All Admission Categories

Applicants must submit a portfolio and a statement of intent to be assessed by a committee of Fine Art faculty.

Successful applicants will demonstrate in their portfolio:

  • a basic understanding of composition, colour, tone and perspective
  • an interest in working with a variety of mediums and subjects
  • an attention to presentation

Successful applicants will demonstrate in their statement of intent:

  • the ability to express ideas well in writing
  • how this MacEwan University program is aligned with their interests and goals
  • an interest in learning about the theories and practice of historical and contemporary art