Welcome to Fundamental Arts
Information for new students
Welcome, and congratulations on your acceptance into the Fundamental Arts program at the Prince of Wales Campus.
You are about to begin a very exciting and busy new chapter of your life! The information provided here is intended to help you prepare for the upcoming semester. Please read through it carefully, and contact us if you have any questions.
For a complete list of important dates, please consult the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar: https://www.hollandcollege.com/student-experience/registrars-office/academic-calendar.html
No books required.
iPad and Apple pencil that is pressure sensitive.
All art materials and supplies for making art are provided for you.
On the first day of class, you will get a starter pack of art materials, (bag, sketchbooks, pencils, etc.) that will be added to throughout the year.
iPad, Apple Pencil, Procreate.
Recommendation: Apple iPad 9th generation or higher, Apple Pencil 2nd generation.
Other Options:
Apple Pencil 1st generation
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th generation)
iPad (A16 chip)
iPad mini (5th generation)
Apple Pencil 2nd generation
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)
iPad Air (4th and 5th generation)
iPad mini (6th generation).
With your acceptance into this program, you are joining our creative community, and the start of your new adventure in art! The Fundamental Arts Program is a space to help expand your creativity strategies, to develop art practices, and to build a strong portfolio
Melissa Peters, Administrative Assistant - Arts, Media & Community Studies
melpeters@hollandcollege.com
902-566-9617
Kate Sharpley: kmsharpley@hollandcollege.com