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Undergraduate Degree Program
- BFA Visual Studies
- BFA Visual Studies (Studio Concentration)
- BFA Visual Studies (Developmental Art Concentration)
- Combined BFA (Visual Studies)/Education
- Minor in Visual Studies and Art History
Bachelor of Fine Arts
BFA (Visual Studies)
Students who elect the four-year BFA (Visual Studies) program do so in order to better realize themselves through study and active involvement in art as related to contemporary society and culture. The courses of study enable the student to develop conceptual understanding in the visual arts, to develop a foundation of knowledge and practice of artistic self-sufficiency, to develop creative processes of planning in order to carry out his or her various studio interests, and to teach art in the elementary or secondary school systems or to work as art specialists in other settings. The program enables the individual student to determine through studio practice the understandings and insights that support his or her artistic and intellectual development.
BFA (Visual Studies) / Education
Students interested in teacher certification may pursue the combined or concurrent degree program with the Faculty of Education. For more information CLICK here.
Minor in Visual Studies and Art History
A minor can be declared at any time during your studies at The University of Calgary. It will be awarded upon the completed of 10 half courses in either Art or Art History. First year students do not declare minors on their applications to the University.
Undergraduate Admissions for the Department of Art
Deadline for Undergraduates: May 1st, 2012.
Apply:
Applying to the Department of Art is a two step process.
#1 Applying on-line to the University
#2 BFA Visual Studies must submit an on-line portfolio.
#1 Apply on-line.
Please note: When applying online to the VIST program, if you are entering into your first year you will not be choosing a concentration. You will apply to the VIST with no concentration. In the second semester of your first year you will apply to a specified concentration if you so desire.
Applicants who are interested in doing more than one degree concurrently (or Applicants who are interested in
doing two degrees concurrently) may either be admitted to both degree programs when they first apply, OR they may seek admission to a second degree program after being admitted. Students should consult with an advisor in the Student Success Centre to explore their options.
#2 Portfolio
Once you have applied to the University, Applicants to BFA Visual Studies must submit an on-line portfolio.
Preparing Your Portfolio
Portfolio Contents:
Images :
Ten original works of art by the applicant, demonstrating skills in a range of media which may include: drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, photography or other medium.
All portfolios and applications are due May 1st. 2012.
To submit an on-line portfolio click here
Contact
Questions about our programs can be directed to:
Student Success Centre
3rd Floor, Taylor Familty Digital Library Building
success@ucalgary.ca
403 220 5881