Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Studies
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Program Admissions Information
Admission to the BFA in Visual Studies
Admission to the BFA (Visual Studies) program is contingent on the evaluation of a portfolio, which must be received by the department by February 1. For information about the portfolio submission process, see the Department of Art and Art History website: arts.ucalgary.ca/art-art-history/future-students/undergraduate/upload-your-portfolio.
Prospective students must also meet the criteria listed in section A.5 Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements of this Calendar.
Admission to BFA Honours
The Faculty of Arts procedures for Admission to Honours established in section 3.3.2 Honours Degrees are applicable and provide the overall framework.
Students wishing to apply to an Honours program must apply through their Student Centre for a change of program to Honours by February 1.
In addition to applying through the Student Centre, applicants to the Visual Studies Honours program must have completed the following:
1. 75 units by the time of application.
2. Departmental application, including a letter of intent, a portfolio of work, that is signed by a thesis supervisor. It is recommended that students wishing to enrol in the Honours program obtain guidelines and an application form from the Program Co-ordinator no later than December 1. Students are strongly advised to secure a thesis supervisor by December 15. The form is available on the department website: arts.ucalgary.ca/art-art-history/art-and-art-history-home.