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The Digital Arts Diploma offers a solid foundation in traditional and graphic arts, web site development, video and sound production, animation and digital media. You will gain the skills required for advanced production techniques, effective project management and the new media business environment.

Digital Arts Diploma

Selkirk College

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1. One of:
    - High school graduation or equivalent
    - Minimum 19 years of age
      Note: If you are under the age of 19 and/or do not have a BC senior secondary school diploma or     
      equivalent, you must be enrolled in a secondary school transitions program, be enrolled in a program 
      under an agreement with the local school district, or have written consent from a parent or guardian and 
      letters of support from people who are familiar with your circumstances, such as a school principal or 
      health care provider.

2. English 12 (60%) or equivalent 


Academic Admission Requirement

1. Completion of program questionnaire
2. Portfolio of between 10 and 15 pieces (that represent skill and talent, with an emphasis on diversity)
3. Interview with the department may be required
4. Applicants must submit a completed admission application form and other required documents
5. Applicants may choose to scan sections of their sketchbooks or art journals and submit them as a multi-page pdf. Including school assignments is also be helpful to the Evaluation Committee.


Additional Academic Admission Requirement


1. You must submit an online application to Selkirk College before submitting the applicant questionnaire. The applicant questionnaire must be submitted at least one week prior to your scheduled interview date. 
2. Visit program website for detailed portfolio submissions guidelines.

Admission Advice

Applications may be submitted up to 12 months before the program start date, in September. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

International students are advised to apply well in advance to allow for appropriate time for Study Permit processing. 

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information. 

Selkirk College

Digital Arts Diploma

Overview

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