Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus
Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus

70 The Pond Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

College Certificate - Art Fundamentals (AFD)

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

The eight-month Art Fundamentals (AFD) certificate program provides a strong foundation in traditional and digital art. Designed to build skills in art, design, creativity, communication and critical thinking, AFD will prepare students for further education and a career path in fields such as animation, illustration and graphic design. They will experience hands-on learning under the guidance of working artists. This program will equip students with the knowledge and grounds to apply to other specialized art programs. 

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to pursue a further postsecondary education in communication arts and traditional arts which may lead to a career path in the visual art industry.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

February 7, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Open date

June 20, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

8 month college certificate

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$90 CAD

Application fee

$16377 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Books and Supply Costs Fee: $1,640 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $785 per year
Academic Technology Fee: $272 per year
Student Achievement Fee: $54 (one time)
Learning Centre Fee: $54 per year