Program Information

• Provides a solid foundation in art-based methods and mediums
• The Digital Imaging course will provide knowledge and skills in computer-based design and image manipulation
• Portfolio development courses in this program help you create a foundation for a variety of career path choices
• Explore a broad range of media, creative and critical thinking processes
• Build skills for the selection, photographic documentation, presentation and creation of your art portfolio
• Prepare for future application processes related to post-secondary programs, employment, awards, competitions and professional development within the arts

• Studies show that art making improves the health of an individual: creating visual art reduces stress and improves connections in the brain, sketching can help with focus, and creating narrative can help us work through problems.
• Visual art has even been shown to improve physical well being – research has proven psychological and physiological stabilizing benefits, including reducing stress and normalizing heart rate and blood pressure.[1] 
• Artmaking can be used to regulate emotions and express ourselves in a non-verbal format.
   

  
   

1. Apply design skills using traditional and digital technologies in art. 
2. Create a thematic series of artworks demonstrating sustained exploration of concepts and technical processes. 
3. Create a portfolio of artwork for application to specialized studies in art, media and design programs at the post-secondary level. 
4. Represent themselves and their artwork using effective oral and written communication skills. 
5. Utilize portfolio development as a continuous process of personal growth, reflection and self-assessment. 
6. Demonstrate knowledge of art history concepts and the development of contemporary art. 
7. Demonstrate professional practices that exhibit the entry-level entrepreneurial, innovative and collaborative skill sets that are not only necessary within either an independent or team-based environment but are also required for further study within post-secondary art, media and design programs. 
8. Develop effective networking and critical thinking skills necessary for working with professional affiliations within creative industries.  

Mandatory Fees

• Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
  Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
• The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
    Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
• Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
• Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00

Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $4,581.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $2,291.00

Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2025-2026) 

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have being assigned a CNA student number.

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).