A variety of craft and design tools used by students at the NBCCD programs displayed on a white floor.
foundation visual arts

FVA Kit

what's included in yourFVA Kit

1 NBCCD tote bag
2 sketchbooks: Strathmore 9” x 12” and Strathmore 11” x 14”
1 pencil sharpener
1 white Mars eraser
1 kneadable eraser
1 set of 6 pencils
1 2H drawing pencil
1 charcoal pencil
2 black markers (fine and medium tipped)
4 Promarker alcohol based markers (set of 4 CMYK colours)
1 set of two pastel sticks
1 vine of charcoal (charcoal stick)
1 set of 4 conte (various colours)
1 set of Holbein gouache paints (primary colours plus black & white, with extra white and yellow)
1 plastic paint palette
1 watercolour paint brush (#10)
1 brush holder
1 utility knife
1 scissors
1 glue stick
1 roll of painter’s tape (1″ width)
1 double-sided tape
1 math set including protractor and compass
1 18” steel ruler
10 brown file folders
2 large foldback clips
1 lock
2 black mat board

A variety of paper:
1 pad of cartridge paper
2 sheets of watercolour paper
1 black bristol board
1 sheet of Mi-Teints paper
10 sheets of Mayfair/Plainfield paper

In the Winter Term, at no additional cost, you will receive a supplemental package including:

1 pad of newsprint
1 roll of steel craft wire
1/8 of a box of clay
1 black foam core sheet
1 white foam core sheet

In-person FVA students collect their FVA Kit from the College Store during orientation.