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Diploma in Design and Visual Arts

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Design and Visual Arts is a diploma in Arts, Design & Architecture programme taught at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,228 per year (CAD 4,186 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Arts, Design & Architecture

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,186 / year

International tuition: CAD 19,228 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: cambriancollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The diploma centres on building a portfolio and developing a personal style and creative philosophy. A broad first year covers illustration, drawing, printmaking, painting, applied multimedia, and two- and three-dimensional design. In the second year, students choose a specialization and take studio courses taught by practicing artists, working toward an end-of-year exhibition.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Cambrian's page for Design and Visual Arts asks for a 30-credit Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature student status, plus grade 12 English at the College (C) or University (U) level. The program page states explicitly that there is no portfolio requirement for admission, since the first year builds foundational skills for students without prior portfolio experience. No minimum grade or overall average, no criminal-record-check or interview condition, and no English-language test score are stated on the page. Applicants missing the OSSD or English prerequisite can use Cambrian's free Academic Upgrading before enrolling.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting September 2027 the application opens 26 September 2026 and the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, after which applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain. Cambrian's own 2026-27 Academic Schedule A separately sets a Day-3 last-day-to-apply cut-off for every program each term - 13 January 2027 for the January 2027 intake and 12 May 2027 for the May 2027 intake - with transcripts in hand and the non-refundable deposit ready before Day 5. International applicants apply through the OCAS International Application Service (up to three Cambrian programmes) or an authorised agent and are reviewed individually; Cambrian publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Cambrian College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Students: 5,000

Programs: 124

Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Design and Visual Arts award?

Cambrian College awards a Diploma in the field of Arts, Design & Architecture on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Design and Visual Arts take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Design and Visual Arts cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 19,228 per year (CAD 4,186 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Design and Visual Arts be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Cambrian College.

What language is Diploma in Design and Visual Arts taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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