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Cert in Art & Design Essentials

College of the North Atlantic

Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Cert in Art & Design Essentials at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Canada is a certificate in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 2 years.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Applied Design
Duration: 2 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: cna.nl.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Art & Design Essentials is a flexible, two-year part-time certificate program at College of the North Atlantic covering foundational artistic disciplines, including traditional drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, photography, colour theory, art history, digital imaging, time-based media and webpage development. The 16-course program can be completed in full for the Certificate or taken as individual courses, and is offered both online in an asynchronous format and on-campus at the Prince Philip Drive campus, with on-campus intake offered in alternate years. Coursework builds a portfolio intended to prepare students for further study in art, media and design fields. Admission is open to high school graduates with the required average, holders of a College Transition Certificate or equivalent Adult Basic Education, or mature students assessed individually. The program begins each September. Graduates pursue further post-secondary study or entry-level creative work such as freelance art, gallery assistance or community arts programming.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet one of the following: Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% average across eight level 3000 credits; a College Transition Certificate; Adult Basic Education (Level III) graduation with a General College Profile and an average pass mark of 60%; or Mature Student status (age 19 or older and out of school for at least one year), considered individually.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About College of the North Atlantic

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Type: College
Control: Public
Founded: 1997
Students: 8,000
Programs: 111
Location: Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Art & Design Essentials award?

College of the North Atlantic awards a Certificate in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Art & Design Essentials take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

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