New Brunswick College Of Craft And Design

What New Brunswick College Of Craft And Design does

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) is a public post-secondary institution in Fredericton, New Brunswick, operated by the Government of New Brunswick and operating for over 85 years (founded circa 1938-1940). It serves a small community of approximately 300 students through a one-year Foundation Visual Arts certificate (available in-person and online) and eight two-year diploma programs in 3D Digital Design, Ceramics, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Jewellery/Metal Arts, Photography/Videography, Textile Design, and Wabanaki Visual Arts. Instructional delivery is studio-based in specialized facilities including darkrooms, 3D digital labs, ceramics and jewellery studios, with one-on-one instruction enabled by small class sizes; each program is led by a dedicated Studio Head.

NBCCD's revenue model combines recurring tuition and studio fees (international tuition is $10,040 CAD per year plus a $2,000-$2,600 confirmation fee, with studio fees ranging from $200 to $1,400 depending on program), ancillary materials and supplies revenue, post-graduation Studio Rental Program income ($100-$300/month per renter), and seasonal retail/exhibition revenue through Creative Casemates, the Holiday Craft Sale, and George Fry Gallery. The college articulates a degree pathway with the University of New Brunswick for a Bachelor of Applied Arts and a housing arrangement with St. Thomas University, and it offers non-credit community education through its Honeybee Folk School partnership. Marketing and admissions are run through campus tours, open houses, off-campus information sessions, paid student ambassador referrals, and a multi-platform social media presence managed by an in-house Marketing & Communications Specialist.

Name

New Brunswick College Of Craft And Design

Legal name

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design

Website

https://nbccd.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design is a public post-secondary college in Fredericton, Canada, offering a Foundation Visual Arts certificate and eight two-year craft and design diplomas to a small community of approximately 300 students, with degree pathway, studio rental, and retail programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Art and Design

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAJAB

Design Colleges (Graphic, Industrial, UX/UI, Interior)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Arts, Music & Design Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHADAD

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

Keywords

• Art design education
• Craft diploma programs
• Fine arts college
• Studio-based learning
• Post-secondary certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: International students pay $10,040 CAD annually for full-time tuition, plus application fees ($100), confirmation fees ($2,000), emergency medical insurance ($600), and program-specific studio fees ranging from $200 to $1,400.
2. Studio Fees and Materials: Program-specific studio fees (ranging from $200 to $1,400 depending on program) plus materials and supplies (approximately $2,000 annually) sold through the College Store.
3. Creative Casemates Retail: Seasonal retail space operating June-August where students, alumni, and community vendors sell handmade crafts. The college operates the program and facilitates sales for emerging artists.
4. Craft Sales and Exhibitions: Annual events including the Holiday Craft Sale (November) and various student exhibitions that generate revenue through sales of student work, supporting emerging artists' entrepreneurial development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) is a public post-secondary college delivering specialized craft and design education through a one-year Foundation Visual Arts certificate program (with online option) and eight two-year diploma programs in 3D Digital Design, Ceramics, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Jewellery/Metal Arts, Photography/Videography, Textile Design, and Wabanaki Visual Arts. The college also offers a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree pathway with UNB, Studio Rental access for alumni, the Honeybee Folk School for non-credit community workshops, and experiential retail platforms (George Fry Gallery, Creative Casemates) for student and alumni work.

Product overview

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) is a specialized post-secondary educational institution offering a focused portfolio of creative programs. The institution operates a certificate program (Foundation Visual Arts, including an online option) as the entry point, followed by eight two-year diploma programs in specialized studio disciplines: 3D Digital Design, Ceramics, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Jewellery/Metal Arts, Photography/Videography, Textile Design, and Wabanaki Visual Arts. Additional offerings include Advanced Studio Practice for graduates, a degree pathway partnership with UNB for a Bachelor of Applied Arts, and Honeybee Folk School for non-credit community workshops. The college also provides studio rental facilities and operates the George Fry Gallery and Creative Casemates retail space as experiential learning and community engagement extensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Visual Arts (FVA) Certificate
• Foundation Visual Arts Online
• 3D Digital Design Diploma
• Ceramics Diploma
• Fashion Design Diploma
• Graphic Design Diploma
• Jewellery/Metal Arts Diploma
• Photography/Videography Diploma
• Textile Design Diploma
• Wabanaki Visual Arts (WVA) Diploma
• Advanced Studio Practice
• Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) Degree Pathway
• Honeybee Folk School
• Studio Rental Program
• George Fry Gallery
• Creative Casemates Retail Space

Quantifiable outcome

• Hong Yan earned bronze medal at Skills Canada National Competition in Photography, bringing home New Brunswick's first-ever medal in the Photography competition.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of New Brunswick (UNB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCCD maintains a degree pathway partnership where students can earn a Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA), completing 2 years (60 credits) at NBCCD and 2 years (60 credits) at UNB. Students can begin at either institution and complete 120 credit hours total.
• St. Thomas University (STU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCCD has an agreement with STU for students to reside in student housing at STU, located a 20-minute walk or 5-minute bus ride from campus. STU also offers degree pathways for NBCCD graduates through interdisciplinary humanities programs.
• Craft NBmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCraft NB brings curated handmade crafts by professional artists from across New Brunswick to Creative Casemates. Products undergo a jurying process to ensure excellence. The boutique features approximately 10-12 professional artists throughout the summer season.
• Fredericton Arts AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Creative Casemates to host a rotating Artist in Residence program featuring one emerging and one established artist weekly. Artists work on-site and engage with the public through demonstrations.
• Gallery 78majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupports the annual Sterling Exhibition (Jewellery/Metal Arts) and sells select student works through their gallery. Provides professional retail channel for student work.
• Skills Competences CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational competition providing platform for NBCCD students to showcase skills against peers from across Canada. NBCCD student Hong Yan won bronze in Photography at 2026 competition.
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - UNBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway program at UNB Fredericton campus for applicants who don't meet English language competency requirements. Develops academic English skills for success in NBCCD programs.
• European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability (EIIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilan-based institute providing international experience opportunities for NBCCD Fashion Design students. Natasha Martin-Mitchell participated in week-long industry immersion visiting textile and fashion manufacturing companies.
• Honeybee Folk SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate organization offering non-credit workshops and courses in handmade, regenerative living. Linked as partner program for community education and public engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alberta University of the Arts: Calgary-based public specialized art, craft, and design university with programs in ceramics, jewellery, photography, graphic design, and fashion analogous to NBCCD's portfolio. Closest Western Canadian peer in mandate and program mix.
• Fleming College (Haliburton School of Art + Design): Ontario public college operating a dedicated Haliburton School of Art and Design with studio programs in fine crafts, textiles, photography, and design. Comparable public college model and craft/design specialization.
• Emily Carr University of Art + Design: Specialized public art and design university in Vancouver offering studio-based programs in design, fine arts, media arts, and craft. Directly comparable specialized mandate and diploma/degree programming model.
• LaSalle College Vancouver: Specialized design and arts college in Vancouver offering diploma programs in fashion design, graphic design, interior design, and photography. Direct comparable diploma-granting, applied-arts peer with international student focus.
• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): Premier US specialized art and design college offering studio-based diplomas and degrees across fine arts, design, and craft disciplines. Relevant international benchmark for specialty craft/design college operating model and tuition-funded revenue structure.
• Centre for Arts and Technology: Canadian for-profit post-secondary institution offering diploma programs across digital design, film, animation, and audio. Comparable portfolio and tuition-funded, diploma-granting model with overlapping target student demographics.
• NSCAD University: Atlantic Canada's other dedicated post-secondary art and design university in Halifax, offering fine art, design, film, and craft degrees with comparable studio-based pedagogy. Directly comparable specialization, mission, and regional geography to NBCCD.
• OCAD University: Canada's largest dedicated art and design university in Toronto offering undergraduate and graduate programs in fine art, design, digital media, and craft disciplines. Most-direct specialized comparator to NBCCD's craft and design focus, though at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Humber College (Faculty of Media, Creative Arts + Design): Large Toronto-based public polytechnic offering design, fashion, and media arts diploma/degree programs within a broader institutional portfolio. Overlapping craft and design offerings though broader mandate than NBCCD's specialist focus.
• Sheridan College (Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design): Ontario public college offering specialized design, illustration, animation, and craft programs including a Bachelor of Craft and Design. Comparable applied-arts programming though embedded in a much larger multi-faculty institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NBCCDLive
• YouTubeyoutube.ca/nbccdlive
• Facebookfacebook.com/nbccd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-brunswick-college-of-craft-and-design
• Instagraminstagram.com/nbccdlive

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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