| Scope of the program | The New Brunswick College of Craft & Design's Diploma in Drawing offers a thorough grounding in artistic abilities with an emphasis on many drawing styles, methods, and media. Through drawing, a foundational subject in the visual arts, this program gives students the tools they need to express their creativity. The application of such a diploma can be quite promising and broad in Pakistan and other nations. Drawing diploma holders are highly sought after in a variety of fields throughout the world, including fine arts, graphic design, animation, and illustration. Graduates in Pakistan, where the art and design sector is expanding, who have a solid background in drawing can find employment in a variety of industries, including publishing, multimedia design, and advertising. A drawing diploma can open doors to jobs in museums, galleries, and educational institutions abroad. It can also lead to freelance employment in fields like graphic novels, comic books, and entertainment design. Many creative sectors depend on the ability to draw; thus, having a well-rounded education in this field might provide you with a competitive edge in the global employment market. Drawing abilities are also very transferable and can be used to develop unique professional trajectories by combining them with other fields like industrial design or architecture. |
| Program entry requirement | Please refer to the following requirements for applying to our diploma programs: NBCCD FVA students: If you have completed or are in the process of completing the NBCCD Foundation Visual Arts program, you are eligible to apply for our diploma programs. There is an application fee. Non-NBCCD applicants: You must demonstrate equivalent experience to our one-year Foundation Visual Arts (FVA) certificate. The direct-entry application deadline is January 15. You will need to pay an application fee* and submit an official FVA transcript, OR an official transcript showing at least one year of successful post-secondary education, OR evidence of equivalent experience. An interview and portfolio submission are also required. To upload your portfolio, go to the applicant portal, select “My Applications,” and click on your application ID. |
| Required GPA | 60%. |
| GRE Required | N/A |
| GMAT Required | N/A |
| Application Process | 1. Register for an Online Application:
To start your application, create an account on the university’s application portal. This will give you access to the online application form.
2. Start the Application Process:
Once registered, start filling out the online application form. The process is simple.
3. Complete the Application Form:
Fill out the form with proper and complete information about your academic background, personal details, and program preferences. This will help them to better understand your qualifications.
4. Upload Required Documents:
Use the portal to submit the necessary documents online, which may include:
• Official Transcripts: Submit official transcripts from any institutions you have attended.
• Standardized Test Scores: If applicable, upload your English language test score reports.
• CV or Resume: Provide an up-to-date CV or resume that highlights your educational and professional experience.
• Statement of Purpose: Write a statement detailing your goals for the program, research interests, and reasons for applying.
• Letters of Recommendation: Arrange for two recommenders to submit letters of recommendation through the portal, based on their knowledge of your academic capabilities. |
| Available Scholarships | |
| Program accreditation | N/A |
| Living expenses | Student residences: 250 – 625 CAD/month. University-arranged homestays: 400 – 800 CAD/month. Rent & share an apartment: 300 – 700 CAD/month, prices for rent depend on location and facilities. If you choose to rent a studio/one-room apartment, you can pay over 1,000 CAD/month. |
| Visa Process Details | "1. Completed application form (IMM 1294).
2. Acceptance letter from the university.
3. Proof of funds showing you can cover your living expenses and tuition fees.
4. Bank statements.
5. Educational documents or evidence of sponsorship (if applicable).
6. Medical examination report from a doctor authorized by immigration.
7. Police clearance certificates from your country of birth and from any other countries where you have lived for six months or more in the past five years.
8. Passport-sized photographs.
9. Payment for the study permit application fee (currently 150 CAD).
10. Custodian Declaration (IMM 5646) (if applicable), required if you are a minor, must be signed by your custodian in Canada.
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| Part timework | Entirely: During planned school breaks, such as the summer or winter holidays, international students studying in Canada are frequently permitted to work entirely. Under 20 Hours (With Possible Exceptions): International students may only be able to work part-time for up to 20 hours a week during ordinary semesters. But, according to your program or any particular work visa you may be eligible for, there might be an exception. |
| Post-study work opportunity | Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program: After completing their studies, qualifying international graduates are permitted to work in Canada for a maximum of three years under the terms of this government-mandated scheme. To be eligible, your course of study must be from an approved educational institution, and you must apply for the PGWP as soon as you graduate. Even though NPU might not be on the list of approved universities, you should consider returning to Canada to finish your undergraduate degree or enrolling in a post-graduate program at one of the universities eligible for the PGWP |
