Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Studio Art

Students completing the programs in Fine Arts develop a well-rounded perspective on the world; develop critical thinking skills and creative problem solving abilities; and communication skills transferable to many environments within and beyond fine arts related fields. The degree earned is a liberal arts degree, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), a less specialized yet more versatile diploma, unlike a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). Students obtain a foundation for possible careers in teaching, the practice of art, museum curatorship, arts administration or art librarianship, among others. The entry level program is the Fine Arts major with a studio concentration providing an undergraduate formation in a studio weighted program within the context of a liberal arts education. The Major in Fine Arts–Studio Concentration requires a minimum of 48 departmental or cognate credits (16 courses) from three course groupings: Studio (27 FIS), Art History (15 FIH), and Comparative Arts (6 FIN). An honours degree in studio art is an option for students with superior academic records wishing to complete additional Fine Arts credits. An honours degree is recommended for those students wishing to apply to programs of graduate study. The Major in Fine Arts–Studio Concentration requires a minimum of 48 departmental or cognate credits (16 courses) from three course groupings (courses listed below under the course descriptions): Studio (27 FIS), Art History (15 FIH), and Comparative Arts (6 FIN). Any student who wishes exemption from a requirement should submit a request and relevant documentation to the Department Chair before registration is completed.

IB Diploma Program (IBDP) Completed IB Diploma, Minimum predicted IB Diploma score of 30, not including EE/TOK/CAS bonus points. 30 Advanced Credits are awarded for the completion of the IBDP, including specific exemptions for individual HL and SL exams completed with a score of 5 or higher. Normally have completed 12 years of formal schooling and received a secondary school credential that would permit you access to university in that country. If you are studying at or have graduated from secondary school in a country where secondary school finishes after only 11 years of formal schooling your application will be evaluated on an individual basis. Minimum average required varies depending upon curriculum followed; transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis.