Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and Visual Culture (Honours)

The Visual Arts program consists of courses in studio and in the history of art and visual culture. In both cases, our courses provide a practical and critical understanding of the visual arts emphasizing personal development. To this end students are introduced to a range of historical, theoretical and critical approaches to art-making and to the investigation of cultural documents. Students are encouraged to extend their experience through exposure to events sponsored by the Department of Visual Arts and the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Students are also offered opportunities to visit galleries and exhibitions through field trips organized by the Department of Visual Arts or in the context of specific course curriculum.History of Art and Visual Culture courses explore history as it is connected to the present, and we aim to help students develop critical thinking skills necessary to navigate our image-driven world. Courses are innovative and thematic, and explore such topics as the role of imagery in medicine and science, visual representations of disaster and the apocalypse, and how technology and innovation have shaped the arts.

International Secondary School Student General admission requirements: Senior Secondary school credential appropriate for entry to university in your home country; Academically rigorous grade 12 year Prerequisites required for your program must be taken at the Grade 12 university-preparatory level (or equivalent) and are the highest level of secondary studies available in your final year of secondary school. You may be required to submit course outlines so Admissions can determine if a prerequisite meets the rigorous academic standard required for admissibility. Minimum B- average (higher for some programs International Out-of-Province Secondary School Students General admission requirements Secondary school diploma; Grade 12 courses at the number and level specified for your province (see below); A minimum average of 70% (many programs require a higher average)