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As of January 4, 2022, NSCAD University will require proof of full vaccination in order to work or attend in-person learning or activities on campus.

NSCAD University is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Peggy Shannon as president. Her appointment, for a five-year term, is effective July 1, 2022.

By signing the Charter, NSCAD commits to its principles to advance the university’s work to eliminate systemic anti-Black racism, and to promote inclusion within our structures, policies and procedures.

This plan is based on the priorities identified by the NSCAD community in the cross-institutional workshops held from February to April 2021. It reflects the needs of the university, and the demonstrated actions required to meet those needs.

Register before December 1 for a 20% discount on winter courses! Select the EARLY BIRD discount at the online check out or call 902-494-8224.

The NSCAD community extends heartfelt congratulations to Hossein Khodabakhsh, grand prize winner of the 2021 NSCAD Student Art Award for his submission “Against Communal Amnesia”

NSCAD was thrilled to learn that recent grad Anna Kuelken (BFA 2021) won the national BMO 1st Art! Award, and asked her to share the story of how her winning film Father Like Son came to be.

Film students leave NSCAD with the ability to work in multiple areas of filmmaking, often securing employment in their specific field. They are also prepared for making independent films that can often be seen in festivals across Canada and around the world.