School of Arts & Language

Transform Your Creative Passion into a Career

Pursuing your dream is more than passion alone—it’s about transforming creative talent into a strong, sustainable career. At Fanshawe’s School of Arts and Language, you’ll develop the skills, confidence, and adaptability needed to thrive in today’s creative industries.

You’ll learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and create with purpose. Through hands-on training in arts, media, performance, language, and communication, you’ll build technical expertise while refining your unique creative voice. Hands-on learning is emphasized in our arts and media programs through co-op work experiences, real-world projects and events, and access to professional studios, labs, retail spaces, and galleries.

Graduates of the School of Arts and Language go on to meaningful careers across the creative economy, including media production, performance, design, writing, communications, and further academic study. Our award-winning students, alumni, and faculty are recognized on national and international stages—from the JUNOS and the Oscars to CANIFF and National Photo Artist of the Year—continuing a tradition of excellence that challenges and inspires the next generation of creators.

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Labs & Spaces

Professional Studios

Students in music recording, photography, filmmaking, visual effects and editing, acting, and broadcast television have access to industry-standard equipment and production spaces in our professional studios. These immersive environments support hands-on learning through recording sessions, shoots, rehearsals, and live broadcasts. Guided by experienced faculty, students develop technical skills, creative confidence, and real-world workflows that prepare them for careers across the media and entertainment industries.

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Live Chic

A student-run retail campus store, Live Chic offers apparel, home goods, giftware, and wellness merchandise. Fashion Marketing and Management students are responsible for the retail store's operations, including buying, sales, inventory, merchandising, visual presentation, marketing, and social media. This hands-on approach provides the knowledge and experience to prepare students for a dynamic career in fashion retail.

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Siskind Gallery

This student-project art gallery at Fanshawe’s London Campus provides Fine Art Foundation students with a professional space to exhibit their work, explore curatorial practices, and engage with audiences. The gallery provides a space for students to build confidence and prepare for future artistic and academic pursuits.

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The Good Foundation Inc. Theatre

Located at Fanshawe’s London Downtown Campus, The Good Foundation Inc. Theatre is a multi-purpose performance venue and hands-on learning lab for Acting for Screen and Stage students. This venue hosts the program’s annual stage productions and also hosts community events and performances in a flexible, professionally equipped space.

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Experiential Learning & Career Pathways

Live Client Projects with Local Organizations

Graphic Design and Digital Communication Management students gain hands-on experience in live client projects with local organizations. These experiences strengthen your portfolio, build professional confidence, and help you graduate with industry-ready skills, local connections, and a deeper understanding of audience-focused design or digital communication strategies.

Co-op Education

Students in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing and Management, and Graphic Design can gain paid, hands-on work experience through co-ops. You’ll graduate with professional experience, industry connections, and increased confidence - giving you a competitive edge as you enter the creative workforce.

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Prep Programs & Pathways

Flexible pathways begin in certificate programs such as Pre-Media, Fine Art Foundations, General Arts and Science, or Design Foundations, where you build foundational creative, technical, and academic skills. From there, you can seamlessly transition into related diploma or advanced diploma programs, expanding your expertise and opening doors to specialized careers and further education.

Dan Brodbeck

Music Industry Arts, Music Industry Management & Artist Development

Dan Brodbeck is a Juno Award–winning and Grammy‑nominated Canadian record producer, recording engineer/mixer, and professor based in London, Ontario. He coordinates Fanshawe College’s Music Industry Arts, Music Industry Management, and Artist Development programs, bringing decades of professional music production experience and collaborations with notable artists, such as The Cranberries, to his teaching. Brodbeck’s work in the studio and classroom helps prepare the next generation of music and recording industry professionals.

Signature Learning Experience

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Multidisciplinary Projects

The School of Arts and Language is home to highly anticipated annual capstone projects that engage both students and the wider community. Signature student-run events such as the Share the Land Concert, Fashion Design Grad Show Collective, and 48-Hour Film Challenge offer immersive, real-world learning experiences that showcase student talent and creativity.

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Hands-on Learning Environments

From our suite of professional media and arts studios to our sewing or advanced computer labs, you’ll enjoy plenty of opportunities to apply your learning in a real-world environment. You’ll build practical skills, confidence, and industry readiness before you graduate so you can hit the ground running in the workplace.

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Immersive Language & Culture Learning

Fanshawe’s Oneida and Paswe'aatigook Anishinaabemowin programs strive to take language learning beyond the classroom into the community.
This immersive approach helps you build conversational fluency, deepen your understanding of cultural values and worldviews, and prepares you to share and revitalize the language in community settings or pursue related careers in education and community services.

Hannah Schevers

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Hannah Schevers turned her love for fashion into a powerful platform for self-expression and advocacy. “Growing up with a facial difference and visual impairment, I couldn’t always control what I looked like, but at least I could wear something that made me feel comfortable in my own skin,” Hannah says. “I always wanted to go into fashion design to be able to give people that same feeling.”

A graduate of Fanshawe’s Fashion Design program, she gained valuable creative and business experience through her studies and a co-op placement at Cathy Allan Ladieswear. Hannah launched her own brand, Undefined Fashions, and co-founded Tru Faces, a social initiative supporting young people with disabilities. Through design, entrepreneurship, and community building, Hannah continues to inspire others to “stay tru to you.”

Fashion Design (Co-op)

Academic Resources for Current Students

WRIT Course & Assessment

English Language Training for Domestic Students

English Language Training for International Students

Customized English Language Training

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Industry & Employer Partnerships

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Hire a Student

Hire skilled, job‑ready Fanshawe students for co‑ops, internships, full-time and part‑time roles. Connect with emerging talent and build your workforce through hands‑on student recruitment and early career partnerships.

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Mentorship Opportunities

Support the next generation of professionals by mentoring a Fanshawe student. Share your industry experience, offer guidance, and help students build confidence as they prepare for their careers.

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Join a Program Advisory Committee

Join a Program Advisory Committee and help shape the future of education at Fanshawe. Share your industry expertise, guide curriculum development, and support student success by ensuring our programs stay aligned with real workforce needs.

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