10 Interesting Facts about Alberta University of the Arts
- AUArts was founded in 1926 as the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art (PITA), and it was later renamed the Alberta College of Art (ACA) in 1962. It became a university in 2019.
- The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of fine arts, crafts, and design, including programs in visual art, media arts and digital technologies, and craft and material practice.
- AUArts has a student population of approximately 1,200, with students from Canada and around the world.
- The university has a strong focus on studio-based learning, with students working in a variety of mediums and disciplines to develop their skills and creative abilities.
- AUArts has partnerships with a number of arts organizations and institutions in Canada and around the world, which provides students with opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals and gain real-world experience.
- The university has a number of exhibition spaces on campus, including the Illingworth Kerr Gallery and the Marion Nicoll Gallery, which showcase the work of faculty and students.
- AUArts has a range of student services, including academic support, counseling, and health and wellness services.
- The university is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint, including the use of green building technologies and the promotion of sustainable transportation options.
- AUArts has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in a range of creative industries around the world, including art, design, and media.
- The university is known for its contributions to Canadian art and design, and many of its alumni have become well-known artists and designers, including painter Alex Janvier and fashion designer Paul Hardy.
Tuition & Fee
| Tuition | Fall 2 Credit Courses 2 Non-Credit courses | Winter 3 Credit Courses 2 Non-Credit Courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian/ Permanent Resident Students | International Students | Canadian/ ​Permanent Resident Students | International Students | |
| Credit Tuition | $1,097.61 | $3,659.18 | $1,646.42 | $5,488.77 |
| Non-Credit Tuition | $1,717.35 | $4,564.00 | $1,717.35 | $4564.00 |
| Total Tuition | $2,814.96 | $8,223.18 | $3,363.77 | $10,052.77 |
| Fees | Fall | Winter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian/ Permanent Resident Students | International Students | Canadian/ ​Permanent Resident Students | International Students | |
| Supplementary Studio Total | $54.21 | $54.21 | $108.42 | $108.42 |
| Art stream Supplement Fee ($50 per Con Ed course) | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Locker Fee | $30 | $30 | $0 | $0 |
| Student Association Membership Fee | $152.12 | $152.12 | $152.12 | $152.12 |
| Health + Dental plan | $340 | $340 | $0 | $0 |
| SAIT Wellness Centre | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Student Network Access | $65.03 | $65.03 | $65.03 | $65.03 |
| Student Services Fee | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 |
| Calgary Transit (UPASS) | $160 | $160 | $160 | $160 |
| Total Fees | $1,026.36 | $1,026.36 | $710.57 | $710.57 |
| TOTAL TUITION & FEES | $3,841.32 | $9,249.54 | $4,074.34 | $10,763.34 |
All programs
Animation
Minor
Ceramics
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Masters of Fine Arts, Minor
Critical and Creative Studies
Minor, Non-Degree
Drawing
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Fibre
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Masters of Fine Arts, Minor
Glass
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Masters of Fine Arts, Minor
Jewellery and Metals
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Masters of Fine Arts, Minor
Media Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minor
Object Design
Minor
Painting
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Photography
Bachelor of Design
Print Media
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minor
Sculpture
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Communication Design
Bachelor of Design, Minor
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