NSCAD University

NSCAD University is a public university established in the year 1887. It is also called Nova Scotia College of Arts and Design. It is located in the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The institution offers varied bachelor’s and master’s programs in the fields of Craft, Fine Arts, Art History, Design, Media Arts, and Foundation.

The institution is regarded as one of the top principal centers for education and research in visual culture in North America. NSCAD is the oldest post-secondary art school in Canada. It presently forms a community of internationally recognized artists, researchers, designers, and scholars. According to Webometrics, the university ranks at 113rd position in Canada.

This 133 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NSCAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Foundation Year

The foundation year comprises the first year of each of NSCAD’s undergraduate degrees. Many students specifically choose NSCAD because of the visual arts foundation component. These exploratory, interdisciplinary courses equip you with the critical skills required to thrive in an art school environment.

You also select three studio disciplines—such as moving image, paint, print, constructed forms, or design—as well as courses in subjects like photography, textiles, socially engaged art, desktop fabrication, wood and metal, computer, or movement art.