MISSION

The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) is a learner-centered cultural community, providing an excellent foundation for professional practice and personal development and fostering creative enterprise and applied learning in the art of Craft and Design.

WHY CHOOSE US

Imagine a place that nurtures your individuality and empowers your creativity — a place where your talents, passion and dreams become a career. Established in 1938, the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) is the only college in Canada that focuses entirely on fine crafts and applied design.

At NBCCD you will discover your unique creative voice; you will inspire and be inspired by your peers and instructors; and you will become a life-long member of a community of artists that are crafting and designing their careers around the world.

Whichever program you choose to study, at NBCCD you will graduate with tangible and transferable skills — creativity, critical thinking, innovation, collaboration, resiliency and adaptability — assets needed in today’s growing creative economy.

At NBCCD, your future is in your hands!

OUR CITY

Fredericton, New Brunswick, is one of Canada’s most beautiful, clean and safe capital cities. A designated Cultural Capital of Canada, it is home to some fantastic events and festivals, including the international Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival held every fall. There are lots of social events and groups, and an array of activities from dancing at nightclubs to theatre, rock climbing, comedy shows, gaming conventions and cultural festivals.

Fredericton has more than 88 kms of city trails for biking, walking, running, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. There are many rinks for winter skating and hills for sledding, offering family-friendly fun.

Apartment and house rentals are available within walking distance of the College and costs are reasonable. Fredericton is one of “Canada’s Top 10 Best Places to Live” according to Money Sense magazine, and it was even voted one of the “#1 Great Places in Canada” by the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Welcome to Fredericton — a place you can call home!

Visit  www.tourismfredericton.ca to find out more.

NBCCD ACKNOWLEDGES FIRST PEOPLE AND TRADITIONAL TERRITORY

The College acknowledges that the land on which the campus is located and where we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik Peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Wolastoqiyik Peoples first signed with the British crown in 1725.

OUR CAMPUS

The College is located in the heart of historic downtown Fredericton where you are just steps away from a vibrant selection of restaurants, galleries, boutiques, trails, parks, markets and the picturesque Saint John River. Our campus consists of two 19th-century brick buildings where you’ll find a sense of history combined with cutting-edge technology. You’ll have access to:

• fully equipped studios with both traditional and modern tools and equipment.
• state-of-the-art Mac computer labs and industry-standard software.
• a library that boasts one of the finest craft, design and visual arts resource collections in Atlantic Canada.
• a College store where you can purchase most of your academic and arts supplies at discount prices.
• the George Fry Gallery, which exhibits the work of students and established professionals in the arts.

OUR COMMUNITY

Our College community is diverse, inclusive and supportive. At NBCCD you will find:

• Canadian high-school graduates, non-traditional and mature students, First Nations students, and international students from Brazil, England, Mexico, China, Cameroon, South Korea and other countries around the world.
• an average class size of 12 students and a total of no more than 300 students.
• daily one-on-one discussions with instructors in-studio and in-class.
• potlucks, gallery openings and field trips throughout the academic year.
• many opportunities for you to connect with other students, instructors and staff, community partners and a vibrant alumni community.

No matter who you are or where you come from, you’ll find a home in the creative community at NBCCD!

NBCCD’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The College Advisory Committee connects the NBCCD with community stakeholders to share information, gather feedback and receive advice on the current and future direction of the College. The committee provides valuable perspectives on trends and developments in post-secondary education, the arts, the design industry and the job market. The committee promotes the College programs and graduates to its professional networks and to the communities it serves.