Admission Requirements for the

Digital Art & Design Program

Educational Requirements

• B.C. Grade 12 or equivalent
• 73% on combined English 12 and Government Exam (within the last 5 years.) or, Level 4 on the composition section of the L.P.I. (within the last 2 years.) or, completion of English 0600. or, completion of CESL 0530 and 0540 with B- or better.
• Applicants with no computing experience must complete COMP 0500 or an operating systems course or equivalent.

General Requirements

• Qualified applicants are required to attend a program orientation session. You will be advised, in writing of program orientation dates and times. (Program orientation for qualified out-of-province applicants may be carried out by telephone.)
• Qualified applicants will be required to submit an Art Portfolio of 10 previous art and/or design works (can be in original, slide, photographic or electronic form). Submit a "statement of intent" with your portfolio (describe the role of the DAAD program in your overall career objectives).

Documentation Required
The following documentation is necessary to verify admission requirements:

• Official transcripts of previous secondary and all post-secondary educational records.
• Current high school students must submit an interim transcript showing courses completed and courses currently in progress.
• Application Deadlines
• All documentation must be received no later than April 15th. Applications will be accepted after the deadline if space permits.

Important Details
This application package is valid between March and August. If you are applying after August 31st, contact Admissions for an updated application package.

Application Procedure
Admissions encourages you to submit an application for Admission form and related documentation as soon as you complete each of the requirements. However, the minimum documentation which will be accepted is as follows:

• The $25.50 Application Processing Fee if you have never attended TRU before.
• A completed Application for Admission form.
• A copy of your official interim or final grades.

Registration and Payment of Fees
You will be notified by Admissions once you have qualified for the orientation and portfolio and again when you have been admitted to your limited enrollment program. You should be prepared to pay a committment fee $500.00 towards your first term fees in early June in order to secure your seat.

Re-Application
If you were not accepted or applied but did not attend last year, you must submit a new application form and contact Admissions to ensure that all required documentation is still on file and complete.
Please telephone Admissions at 250-828-5042 if you have any questions.

Program Orientation
Prospective students who have completed all other documentation required will be contacted, by admissions, and asked* to attend an orientation session. Out-of-Province applicants may be interviewed via the telephone to avoid prohibitive travel costs.

The Digital Art and Design instructional staff will conduct the orientation. During the orientation, prospective students are given a tour of the facilities and have an opportunity to ask questions of the instructors on any matters concerning the program. The instructors, on the other hand, assess the applicants¡¦ preparedness for entry into the Digital Art and Design program and are interested in discussing topics such as commitment, goals and expectations, design awareness, philosophy on art and design, work experience and communication skills.

The applicant will be informed by admissions, in writing, before the end of June, whether they are:

• Accepted
• Placed on a Wait List
• Not accepted into the program

Admissions, at that time, will inform the applicant of registration procedures.

Portfolio Submissions by Qualified Applicants
Portfolios can include conventional or digital media, and should show evidence of solid drawing or design skills. Portfolios can be submitted in original form, slide or electronic form. Website URL's may also be included, but must also be submitted on CD. The portfolio should consist of 10-15 finished original designs or drawings. Once notified by admissions:

1. Portfolios should be brought to the orientation interview.
2. Each piece in the portfolio should be accompanied by a very brief description of the project's objectives and the creative intentions of the artist. See Admissions Portfolio for more information.
3. Portfolios will be returned at the orientation session.

* Only qualified applicants will be asked to attend the program orientation.