3D Digital Design (Diploma)

3D Digital Design (Diploma) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in Fredericton, Canada. It takes Diploma, usually after the one-year Foundation Visual Arts certificate (or direct entry by portfolio assessment), with intakes in September.

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$10,261 a year, about ₹6.9 lakh.

2026/27 international tuition (the same for every programme); 2027/28 not yet published. General fees (about CAD 1,000 a year), the CAD 350 studio fee, guard.me insurance (CAD 600) and supplies (about CAD 2,000) are extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Graphic designer
• Illustrator
• UX designer
• Advertising art director
• Animator
• Web designer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Adobe
• Google
• Meta
• Apple
• Microsoft
• Canva
• Spotify
• Booking.com
• WPP
• Heineken

General entry requirements at New Brunswick College of Craft and Design for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Foundation Visual Arts needs a recognised high school diploma (Class 12 for Indian students) or equivalent, plus a portfolio uploaded to the application portal.
• Studio diplomas need the FVA certificate, at least one year of post-secondary study, or a successful portfolio assessment; an interview may be held.
• The international application fee is CAD 100. A confirmation payment must be made before NBCCD issues your Provincial Attestation Letter, and first-semester tuition is due by 1 August.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5, PTE 65 (no subtest below 60), TOEFL iBT 80 (no subtest below 18), Duolingo 110 or CAEL 60.

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This course starts in: September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Class 12 marksheet (or post-secondary transcripts for direct diploma entry)
• Portfolio
• English test results, unless exempt
• Passport; study permit after the Provincial Attestation Letter

The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) is a small public college in downtown Fredericton that teaches visual arts, craft and design. Most students start with the one-year Foundation Visual Arts certificate and then take a studio diploma in areas such as graphic design, 3D digital design, photography and videography, fashion design, textile design, jewellery and metal arts, or ceramics. NBCCD has articulation agreements that let graduates carry credits into bachelor's degrees at other Canadian universities.

For Indian students looking for an affordable hands-on design route, international tuition is CAD 10,261 a year in 2026/27 for every programme, with studio fees on top. Entry is by portfolio, and there is only a September intake. NBCCD has no on-campus housing.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design & Advertising stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Illustration stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio ArtAlberta University of the ArtsFull-time, studio-based; one or two concentrations such as animation, ceramics, media arts, painting or photography · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Creative Industries: Applied Creative IndustriesAlberta University of the Arts4 years; in person, non-studio and hybrid (launched in 2026) · C$28,023 / year
• New Media Design and Web Development (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)18 months (78 weeks) full-time, blended, with a 9-week internship · C$29,709 / year
• Bachelor of MusicBrandon UniversityFull-time bachelor's degree · C$17,904 / year

More courses at New Brunswick College of Craft and Design

• Foundation Visual Arts (Certificate)1 year (2 semesters); portfolio required · C$10,261 / year
• Graphic Design (Diploma)2 years (6 semesters) after Foundation Visual Arts, a year of post-secondary study or a portfolio assessment; an Apple laptop is required · C$10,261 / year
• Photography/Videography (Diploma)Diploma, usually after the one-year Foundation Visual Arts certificate (or direct entry by portfolio assessment); a laptop is required · C$10,261 / year
• Fashion Design (Diploma)Diploma, usually after the one-year Foundation Visual Arts certificate (or direct entry by portfolio assessment) · C$10,261 / year
• Textile Design (Diploma)Diploma, usually after the one-year Foundation Visual Arts certificate (or direct entry by portfolio assessment) · C$10,261 / year
• Jewellery/Metal Arts (Diploma)Diploma, usually after the one-year Foundation Visual Arts certificate (or direct entry by portfolio assessment) · C$10,261 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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