Visual Arts Bachelor

ey features of the B.F.A., Visual Arts degree include the following:

• An emphasis on contemporary studio arts in two-dimensional (drawing, painting, print media, photography, digital media), three-dimensional (sculpture, ceramics, installation), and performance art.
• A thorough grounding in modern and contemporary art history and critical theory that helps students explore issues in their own work and that of others.
• A commitment to a student-centered teaching environment, small class sizes, and easy access to qualified faculty working and contributing in their field of practice and research.
• The preparation of students for entry into the cultural industries and creative economies sector of the labour market through incorporation of essential skills training into the curriculum, including cross-disciplinary applications of studio, art history and theory, and practice.
• Focus on theoretical, methodological, and applied understanding and skills required for employment and/or further studies in postgraduate education programs.
• A solid liberal arts background that will prepare students to be creative and critical thinkers.
• Dedicated studio space for 4th year B.F.A. students.
• Opportunities to participate in experiential learning via field school travel abroad and visits to local galleries, museums, and art spaces.

The B.F.A. Visual Arts degree offers first and second year studio courses in the areas of Drawing, Painting, Digital Media, Photography, Print Media, Ceramics, and Sculpture. Courses in Art History, and Visual Culture and Theory support the foundation years' studio offerings. These foundation courses are designed to develop expertise in a number of disciplines and offer a combination of technical knowledge, creative thinking, and critical content. There is flexibility within the structure of the program that allows students in third and fourth year to continue to explore foundation level, studio electives. This allows upper-level students to continue to broaden their artistic understanding and skills that, in turn, inform their third and fourth year art practice.