Welcome to the Alberta College of Art + Design!
As President of the Alberta College of Art + Design, it is my pleasure to invite you to explore the exciting programs we have to offer at ACAD.
Our ACAD vision statement states that we have committed to “unconditional excellence in our programs, practices and policies in a laboratory environment that is committed to unconstrained inquiry and collegiality”. This is a fresh and central idea for us; it means that we take nothing for granted in the pursuit of quality, that we are willing to take wise risks, and that we will support our students in the absolute quest of their creative and scholarly practice. Schools are characterized by certain ways of doing things, particular sorts of relationships, and established methods; laboratories are places of conversations among collaborators, exploration, questions and discoveries that are both surprises as well as sought after. At ACAD, we want to ask passionate questions, suggest explanations, and act to create a place that is vibrant, inventive, and that provokes cultural progress.
As a parent or family member of a student applying to ACAD, you will no doubt have many questions about what you should expect through this process. Our Admissions and Student Experience team members are dedicated to ensuring that you have all the information you need; please make sure to visit them at our Open Houses and Portfolio Day events, or sign up for live on-line chats through our website to learn more about the experiences students will have at our College. Family members are crucial to the success of our students, and we look forward to helping with this transition.
Investigate our programs, our faculty and our city. You will find unique degree offerings, celebrated artists primed to work with you, and an urban environment that is rapidly becoming and applauded artistic and cultural centre. It is an exceptional time to join ACAD.
Sincerely,
Lance Carlson
President + CEO
