Toronto School of Art

410 Adelaide Street West, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
(416) 504-7910
www.tsa-art.ca

PROGRAMS

Fine Art Diploma Program
Portfolio Development Program
Digital Art Lab Certificate
Professional Art Studio Certificate

ADMISSION + PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

Students seeking admission to the Fine Arts Diploma, Digital Art Certficate and Portfolio Development programs must undergo a portfolio review. The review process is designed to assess an applicant’s suitability for the program and his or her ability to meet scholastic requirements. The process also assists the applicant with choosing a course of study that achieves his or her goals. Acceptance and/or advanced standing to any program is at the sole discretion of the faculty members who conduct the review.

1. Be prepared to present at least 10 pieces of original work, slides or photographs in a professional presentation. Works can include: life drawings, sketchbook, selection of 2D work (e.g. painting, printmaking, photography, etc.). For presentation, a flat portfolio is recommended (matting or framing is not required).

2. Be prepared to briefly discuss all aspects of your works, dates of completion, creative process and artistic training.

Be prepared to discuss your areas of interest.

If bringing work on a disk please include a CD-ROM or DVD, however make sure your media can be read on BOTH Mac and Windows platforms. Images should be saved as a jpeg format.

ADVANCED STANDING PORTFOLIO REVIEW

When contacting the school, applicants must indicate if they wish to receive advanced standing for previous work or courses taken at TSA or other institutions. Applicants will have their portfolio reviewed by two faculty members.

Fees

Portfolio Review: $60*
Advanced: $100*

*Please note that portfolio review fees are non-refundable.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are an international student interested in applying for a program at the Toronto School of Art, you have the option of mailing a portfolio to us. This should consist of images (preferably jpegs at 300 dpi) on a CD or prints (8x10 or smaller) of a selection of current and past work.

Your portfolio should consist of:
- 10 – 15 images of work which demonstrate a cross-section of your experience.
- document discussing the work in your portfolio, date of completion and the creative process.
- a cover letter outlining your interest in the program, history of training and your goals.

This is treated as a regular entrance portfolio review and the fee of either $60 or $100 applies.

You will be mailed or emailed an application package to fill out and must also supply photo id and transcripts from a high school, post secondary institution or equivalent (high school transcripts not necessary for the Portfolio Development Program). To study in Canada you must also supply a copy of your student visa which you will have to apply for through the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.
The international tuition fee for all full time programs is 6300.00 per year.

FINANCE, TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS

Fees and Costs:

* The costs of attending TSA depend largely on the course(s) in which a student is enrolled.
* The costs of attending TSA depend largely on the course(s) in which a student is enrolled.
* In addition to tuition fees, some model/material/digital lab fees may be charged for certain individual courses.
* Students are usually provided with a course materials list either at the time of registration or during the first class (they can also been seen here by clicking on the particular courses). These materials must be purchased directly by the student and are NOT covered by the course materials fees.
* All students are also required to pay a non-refundable student services fee once a year (CAD$35 in Fall and Winter | CAD$17.50 in Spring and Summer if student was not enrolled in Fall or Winter).
Please click here to see our Refund & Withdrawal Policy

Full-time Tuition Fees (Fall & Winter)

* Fine Art Diploma - 7 to 8 courses: CAD$4600
* Digital Art Certificate - 7 courses: CAD$4600
* Professional Art Studio Certificate (PASC): CAD$4600
* Portfolio Development (6 months): CAD$2800 | International students: CAD$5000
* Artist-in-Residence (AIR) | May to August - 13 weeks | CAD$2500| International students: CAD$3000(Former ISR Program)
* Artist-in-Residence (AIR) (1 month) CAD$850
* International Students - All full-time programs: CAD$6300

*Model and materials fees are not included in the tuition fees listed above

Due upon Registration

* All programs: CAD$1635 | International student fees: CAD$1575
* PASC Program: CAD$350 upon acceptance, $685 upon registration
* PASC - International Students: : CAD$350 upon acceptance, $885 upon registration

*All students pay an annual student services fee of $35.

Due at the end of the First Week of scheduled Classes - actual amount depends on course selection
Full time Fine Art Diploma
CAD$1000*
Digital Art Certificate
CAD$1000*
International Students CAD$1660*
PASC Program
CAD$1500*
PASC - International Students CAD$2000*
Portfolio Development** CAD$565*
Portfolio Development - International** CAD$1365*

Due by Last Day of November (for Fall) or First day of March (for Winter)
Fine Art Diploma: 7 - 8 Courses
CAD$2000
Digital Art Certificate
CAD$2000
PASC Program
CAD $2100
International Students
CAD$3100
Portfolio Development** CAD$600
Portfolio Development - International**
CAD$1500

*Model and materials fees are not included in the tuition fees listed above and are due at the same time.

**This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act 2005

Other Fees

* Annual Student Services Fee: CAD$35 (valid until August 31)
* Portfolio Review: CAD$60
* Advanced Standing Portfolio Review: CAD$100
* Late Admittance Fee (for program applicants): CAD$50
* Locker Fees: CAD$12/per term
* Transcripts: CAD$20
* Confirmation of Enrollment Letters: CAD$20
* Late Payment Charges: CAD$20
* NSF Fees: CAD$20
* Duplicate Tax Receipts: CAD$20
* Photocopying 15 cents per copy

Part-Time Tuition Fees
Fall and winter courses (12-week course - 36 hours) plus material/model/digital lab fee if applicable for course, plus annual student services fee:

* All level 1 Fine Art classes: CAD$390
* All digital classes: CAD$410
* Level 2 & 3 fine art classes: CAD$410
* Digital weekend workshops: CAD$130 (one-day course - five hours)
* Tuition fee discount: CAD$20/per course if registered by August 15, 2011 for fall term | December 9, 2011 for winter term

*Course payment for part-time students is due at the time of registration.

  • Diploma Program
  • Portfolio Program
  • Continuing Education
  • Part-time Studies
  • Residencies
  • Visiting Artist Program


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