Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts - Drawing

Drawing is a way to engage with your surroundings and context using a range of techniques and tools to translate subvert and communicate the world around you.Drawing requires creativity and experimentationit asks that you explore new modes of representation and use your unique perspective to reflect or reimagine an image. At the same time it involves developing your technical skills so that you can bring your vision or concept to life. Drawing is both a dynamic and historically rich medium. In the Drawing program you'll work with a range of contemporary and traditional materials and experiment with techniques tools media papers and other supports.Your studies will be a blend of hands-on technical studio courses alongside theoretical and conceptual ones taught by established and award-winning artists. This blend gives you the freedom to define your own approach as an artist. It will also teach you how to situate your practice in relation to larger themes histories communities and contemporary styles.The program is designed to grant you many opportunities to develop your own drawing practice. Youll hone your skills and ask critical questions that can influence the way we see the world. Depending on your individual path you'll discover the possibilities for drawing from your imagination sharing narratives creating unconventional forms and creating compelling images from real life.

If you are applying to the Master of Design or Master of Fine Arts degrees, you must hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution.We accept applications from applicants who hold the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Media Arts, Bachelor of Architecture.Applicants holding a Bachelor's degree in a field outside of art and design may also apply, but must demonstrate studio proficiency.Applicants holding a three-year Bachelor's degree may apply if it is equivalent to a four-year Canadian degree.Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B).Applicants in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree may apply.