Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic and Digital Design major

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic and Digital Design is a dynamic, hands-on future-focused professional education to help you launch a career as an artist or creative lead in British Columbia's creative economy. As a BFA student in the major, minor, or extended minor in Graphic and Digital Design, you are immersed in experiential and applied learning that equips you with the skills needed to engage your creativity, visual savvy, critical thinking, and design skills in fields such as business, marketing, social enterprise, education, government, and more. While actively engaged in design practice and professional communities, you get to make connections through special events, guest lecturers, field trips, study tours, workshops, and industry mentors. We create opportunities for meaningful work, cultural enrichment, and the greater good.

Option 1: Secondary school (for students with secondary school graduation only)B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.A minimum grade of C+ in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12Option 2: University entrance (for students who have post-secondary credit in BFA-related courses)A minimum CGPA of 2.00 on all post-secondary credits completed and one of the following:15 university-level credits in BFA-related disciplines (see Note) with a minimum GPA of 2.00 on these courses.A UFV diploma in Visual Arts, Graphic and Digital Design, or Theatre.A UFV Associate of Arts degree with an option in Theatre or Media and Communication Studies.Option 3: (for students who have post-secondary credit, but not in BFA-related courses)A minimum CGPA of 2.00 on all post-secondary credits completed.Portfolio review.