Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Studies

For Faculty of Arts Major Degree requirements, or if completing this program as a Combined Degree, refer to:

Students may focus their BFA in Visual Studies by including a specified set of courses in their Major or Honours degree. The designation "Art Education Concentration" will appear on the transcripts of Majors who have completed the following courses in fulfillment of their BFA (Visual Studies) degree:

Introduction

This five-year program leads to a Bachelor of Education from the Werklund School of Education and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Studies from the Faculty of Arts. A minimum of 150 units must be successfully completed.

Admission

Students must meet the admissions requirements for the Werklund School of Education and the BFA (Visual Studies) program (see Admission to the BFA in Visual Studies on the Admission tab) as well as the requirements of the Faculty of Arts (see A.5 Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements). Note that admission to the BFA (Visual Studies) program is contingent on the evaluation of a portfolio (see Admission to the BFA in Visual Studies on the Admission tab).

Faculty of Arts Graduation Requirements for the BFA Visual Studies/BEd Concurrent degree

Students must adhere to the applicable "Faculty of Arts Requirements - Major Degree Requirements".

Program Requirements

For students completing the Concurrent BFA (Visual Studies)/BEd, these requirements will replace the Program Requirements above.

To complete optional enhancement(s) to this degree program, refer to:

Overlapping Programs

Programs in Art History and Visual Studies cannot be taken in conjunction with other programs in Art History or Visual Studies. This restriction applies to Major-plus-Minor combinations, Double Majors, Combined Degrees, and Second Baccalaureate Degrees.