Alberta University of the Arts

Creative Industries

Alberta University of the Arts

Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Design and Visual Communications, General
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,477
International: $23,041

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Scholarships:8

Description:

The Bachelor of Creative Industries (BCI) at AUArts is a four-year program that develops your creative practice while building entrepreneurial thinking and industry awareness. You work across art, design, media and technology with guidance from internationally recognized creators, gaining the skills to take ideas beyond the studio and into real-world contexts.

Throughout the program, you learn to communicate across digital, physical and hybrid platforms, explore storytelling and content creation, and analyze creative work through cultural and ethical lenses. You collaborate across disciplines, build industry-ready project skills, and graduate with a professional portfolio that showcases both your creative range and your readiness for the creative industries.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*60
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    To be considered for admission as a first-year applicant from a Canadian curriculum high school, you must have:

    • A Canadian high school diploma
    • Minimum 60% Grade 12 English (see provincial equivalencies here
    • Minimum 60% in three additional Grade 12 courses from the following categories:
    • Fine Arts
    • Humanities (e.g., Social Studies)
    • Mathematics
    • Science

    • If you're 21 or older and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may qualify as a mature applicant. Visit the Mature Student page for full details.
    • Successful completion of Grade 12 English with at least 60%
    Test Scores:
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or DuoLingo or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Portfolio

    While the Bachelor of Creative Industries does not require a portfolio assessment for admission, studio art courses are a requirement of the program. 

    Students should be comfortable with the thought process, experimentation, and research involved in art-making, and be confident in their ability to demonstrate creativity and originality across varied materials.

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    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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