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Where Creators Become Leaders
The Bachelor of Creative Arts program is designed to give students who already hold a diploma in an artistic discipline the practical business and leadership skills needed to succeed in the creative arts industries. Developed for full-time students and those in the workforce, this flexible degree completion program can be completed in as few as 15 months. Students will gain a complete understanding of the methodologies, tools and perspectives of their chosen industries, including talent management, project budgeting, financial planning, and legal and ethical considerations in the creative arts.
START DATE
April, July, October, January
CAMPUS
Toronto
DURATION
As few as 15 months*
*With full course load, year-round study, and/or approved transfer credits. Applicants are encouraged to contact an Admissions Advisor to determine the potential duration of their degree program according to their unique circumstances. For comprehensive, up-to-date information, please view the Academic Calendar.
Program Features
Education Flexibility
Achievable in as few as 2 years or less if you already hold a diploma in creative art, the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program is all about helping you realize your creative vision to the fullest. On your time and at your convenience. We welcome domestic and international students as well as those already working in the arts. Our program is designed to provide a complete understanding of your respective industry—and how you can make the most of it. Study on-campus, online, or through a combination of both.
360° Industry Understanding
Our mentors draw from a wealth of experience in critical assessment, thought leadership, and entrepreneurial skills, including fundraising, research, budget planning, and ethical collaboration. Whether your passion lies in music, film, dance, design, animation, or video games, you will receive the cross-disciplinary tools needed to navigate and negotiate the inner workings of your industry.
Transfer Credits Accepted
We understand your time is valuable and your hunger to create is voracious. That’s why we want to help you accelerate your degree by accepting equivalent credits from post-secondary institutions through our articulation/transfer credit agreement.
Post-Graduation Work Permits
As part of our commitment to providing you with every opportunity to achieve your creative goals, international students who complete a Bachelor of Creative Arts degree are eligible to apply for the Post-Graduate Work Permit Program (PGWPP). International students interested in learning more about the PGWPP should contact a qualified immigration consultant or Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada for more information.
Financial Aid & Assistance
Our Financial Aid officers are devoted to ensuring you have the personalized support and information you need to make your creative dreams a reality. They will help identify the loans, lines of credit, grants, bursaries and scholarships that may be available to you.
YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGE
For people who know what they want in life, both personally and professionally, Yorkville University offers programs aimed at achieving those goals. Yorkville University engages with people where they are in life and helps to get them where they want to be. Online or in class, across Canada, Yorkville programs are flexible, fast-paced and, above all else, lead to transformation through education.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Flexibility
Balance your studies and personal life with a flexible course load and choice of online or on-campus classes.
Accelerated Degrees
By allowing you to continue your studies year-round, with no forced breaks, studying at Yorkville gives you the opportunity to graduate faster. We also provide optimum credit transfers based on your previous learning.
Year-Round Start Dates
Start your program as soon as you are ready with various start dates throughout the year.
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
Student Assistance
Get the support you need from program advisors and student services staff committed to helping you achieve your academic and career goals.
Tutoring Support
Yorkville’s Student Success Centre is available online for quick help and study resources, including 24/7 tutoring.
Writing Lab
APA and writing tutoring services are available to assist students with academic writing.
ENHANCED LEARNING
Small Class Sizes
Get personalized attention in an average class size of 20 students and learn through active participation.
Networking
Build lifelong relationships with students and professors as part of teamwork, discussions, and assignments.
Experienced Faculty
Benefit from the knowledge of Yorkville faculty who have years of experience in their respective fields, and can use that expertise to help you achieve your own career goals.
Career Outcomes
The Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program will empower your career with an education that unites your creative talents with the practical industry skills for entrepreneurial opportunities, project-based positions, long-term engagements, and senior leadership roles. Because the program enhances the applied skills of a variety of artistic disciplines, the career possibilities are as expansive as they are exciting. For instance:
- Filmmakers could go on to become production executives, producers, or studio heads.
- Actors could become casting directors, talent managers, or agents.
- Screenwriters could become executive producers, consultants, or development executives.
- Fashion Designers could run their own labels or studios.
- Video Game Developers, Animators, and Designers could become creative directors, senior managers, or studio heads.
- Graphic Designers could expand into art direction or creative direction.
Course Descriptions
The Yorkville University Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program complements your artistic talents with the methodologies, perspectives, and advanced leadership skills needed to accelerate your career, including courses in Entrepreneurship, Managing Talent, Financial Leadership, Research Methods, and more.
A full listing of program courses includes:
Core Courses
General Studies Courses
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts program will be equipped with the advanced skills needed to succeed in the following areas of activity:
Finding, assessing, and/or leading the production of creative material and properties, including:
Finding, motivating, and managing talent, including:
Finding and managing the financial resources required to realize creative undertakings, including:
Understanding the importance of ethical collaboration and personal accountability in the creative arts, including:
Developing cross-cutting competencies in the following:
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