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Creative Professional Practice (Certificate) at Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University, Canada

Programme overview

The Creative Professional Practice certificate recognizes an interdisciplinary grounding in professional practice in the creative arts. It prepares students for life as creative entrepreneurs and self-employed artists.

Faculty: Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology  |  Department: Dean of Communication, Art and Technology Office  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

A minimum of 21 units: core courses CA 185 Interdisciplinary Studio - Technical Foundations, CA 304 Professional Practices in the Contemporary Arts and CA 381 Thriving as a Cultural Entrepreneur, plus electives from PUB, CMNS, IAT and CA such as Digital Storytelling for Public Engagement, Visual Storytelling for Content Creators and practicums or internships in contemporary arts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A student in any faculty at SFU may declare this certificate through the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Normal university grade point average requirements apply for entry into all FCAT courses.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission.html

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