If your academic history includes any of the following, please visit
https://catalogue.rrc.ca/Information/MyEducation for important information: post-secondary studies at an institution other than Red River College; Modified (M), English as an Additional Language (E), or GED high school courses; or home schooling.
Submission of required documentation, including English language assessments, is due within 30 days of applying unless otherwise noted in your program's admission requirements.
If your program's admission requirements include any of the following items, note that the submission deadline for these items only has been temporarily extended to 90 days:
- First aid course certificate
- Reading skills assessment results (Degree of Reading Power - DRP)
- Student clinical practice and/or volunteer work experience forms
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION METHODS
Upload Through Your Future Student Account (preferred method)
- Scan your document(s) and save the file. Maximum upload size is 5 MB.
- Go to www.rrc.ca/apply and log in.
- Click on your application, then Supplemental Items & Documents.
- Find the applicable Supplemental Item - click on Browse.
- Find the file you saved and double click on it.
- Click on Upload. You can upload more than one document to the same Supplemental Item.
- Status should read 'Received'.
- Ensure you keep your original documents as the College may request to see them at any time.
If you do not have a Future Student Account or require assistance, please contact our Student Service Centre at 204-632-2327.
Mail or In-Person
Student Service Centre
Red River College
D101–2055 Notre Dame Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9
Hours of service
E-mail: register@rrc.ca
Fax: 204-697-0584
Internationally Educated Applicants - visit www.rrc.ca/credentials for credential assessment information.
Proof of completion of admission requirements is due within 30 days of applying unless otherwise noted in the program's admission requirements.
This is a special selection program. Your portfolio will be evaluated and assigned a score that reflects your potential for success in the program. If your portfolio score does not fall within the acceptable range, your application will be cancelled.
Offers of admittance will be made to qualified applicants based on portfolio scores in descending order until all available seats are filled. This means not all applicants whose portfolios scores fall within acceptable range will be offered a seat.
Applicants not offered a seat may reapply for a future intake by submitting a new application, application fee, and new portfolio based on the portfolio specifications for that application year.
You should be competent in Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems. Familiarity with programs such as Adobe Creative Suite and Maya or 3D Studio Max is desirable.
Annual application deadline: May 30
Regular Admission Requirements
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Relevant Diploma, Degree, or Work Experience
Graduation from or enrolment in the final year of a post-secondary diploma or degree in visual/fine arts, architecture, graphic design, or multimedia
or
Three years of demonstrated competence through relevant work experience
If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
Post-secondary transcripts must have been issued within 6 months prior to your application date, and submitted in a sealed envelope directly from the post-secondary institution
If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
and
English Language Requirements (ELRs)
- Answer this question to determine if you meet ELRs: Have you successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
If
yes:- Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review
or
If
no: - You are required to submit proof of meeting an ELRs option within 30 days of applying.
- ELRs option 1, 2 or 3: Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review.
- ELR option 4: Review this program's approved English language assessments and required levels, and complete the assessment before applying. Assessment results must be dated no more than two years prior to your application date. Once we confirm you meet ELRs, we will request submission of your transcripts* for review.
or
If
non-graduate:
If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an
ELR exempt country in English but did not complete 3 years of full-time high school, apply and then submit your transcripts* for review.
- *If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.
and
Portfolio
Submit a portfolio of eight to 10 examples of your best artwork, such as:
This item is not due within 30 days of applying and will be requested by the College at a later date
Do not send original works. Send clean photocopies and/or color printouts.