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Creative Arts

Red Deer College Creative Arts programs offer student artists the opportunity to learn in professionally equipped studios and performance spaces, while working with faculty who are both dedicated educators and professionally accomplished artists. All Red Deer College Creative Arts programs offer hands-on skills and real-world business training. Not only will you develop and strengthen your creative skills, you will also learn practical business and industry knowledge that will set you apart, enabling you to be successful upon graduation.

Red Deer College students will also enjoy working in some of the newest and best facilities in Western Canada, with flexible access extending beyond the typical school day allowing you plenty of opportunity to hone your creative skills. Our programs will inspire you to bring your creations to life throughout the academic year, performing, producing and learning from the experience. Behind every sculpture, performance, prop, character and scene is a commitment to the creative process.
 

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Bachelor of Applied Arts, Animation and Visual Effects

Be the future of animation and visual effects in Alberta with unique training found nowhere else in the province. With a focus in 3D animation and visual effects, you will develop artistic foundations and apply these to 3D animation processes using industry-relevant software including Maya, Z-Brush, Substance Painter, and Houdini.

Bachelor of Applied Arts, Film, Theatre and Live Entertainment

Built on a foundation of communication, storytelling, directing and business/entrepreneurial skills, this four-year degree offers you the knowledge and experience to tell your stories to the world through film. You will engage in traditional artistic experiences and build upon those a strong technical, conceptual and creative skill-set preparing you for current industry demands. 

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University Transfer: Bachelor of Fine Art

The Bachelor of Fine Art at Red Deer College is guided by a group of experienced faculty, all of whom are practicing artists, you will learn a wide range of studio- based technical skills and theoretical approaches.

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Visual Art Diploma

The Visual Art Diploma program at Red Deer college is guided by a group of experienced faculty, all of whom are practicing artists, you will learn a wide range of studio- based technical skills and theoretical approaches.

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