International Study
Every second or third year, NIC offers Fine Arts students the opportunity to explore
the great cities and towns of Europe on an art and architecture tour. While touring
exciting locations like Italy, Britain, and France, Fine Arts students experience
the beauty and majesty of their art history subjects, first-hand.
Great Resources
In the Shadbolt Studio, a modern, 7520 sq ft building which contains separate ceramics,
painting and sculpture studios, NIC Fine Arts students enjoy access to a comprehensive
variety of tools and materials. For example, NIC is one of the only colleges in
the country to provide a commercial-quality silk screen press for student learning.
In addition to hinge top table presses, the screen press allows to screen-printing
students to gain hands-on experience that employers value. Take a virtual tour online.
Unique Experiences
Each year, Ceramics students from NIC Fine Arts program have the exciting opportunity
to fire a Tozan Anagama Kiln, one of only four that exist in the world. Unlike modern
commercial kilns, the Tozan Anagama’s intense wood fire-driven heat produces one-of-a-kind
creations. The intensive process requires the help of many people over several days,
and students gain a complete, hands-on understanding of ceramic firing, from concept
to creation.
See and Be Seen
Renowned for its support of the arts community, the Muir Gallery in Courtenay provides
NIC students with a dynamic, professional venue for shows and events throughout
the year. The Comox Valley Art Gallery also hosts the BFA Graduation Exhibition.
Fine Arts & Design Shows
Draw Crowds
NIC’s Fine Arts shows are much-anticipated events in Comox Valley’s active arts
community. Often hosted with great food, a bar, and live DJ talent, these student-run
events attract crowds of art enthusiasts – all excited to meet emerging student
artists and celebrate their work.