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Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Calendar 2015-2016 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.8 Art 4.8.1 BFA in Visual Studies 4.8.1.1 BFA Honours in Visual Studies
4.8.1.1 BFA Honours in Visual Studies

The Honours degree in Visual Studies is an advanced undergraduate program for students seeking a more focused studio experience, aspiring to careers as practicing and professional artists, or considering further graduate level study in an MFA program. The Honours degree requires students to complete a minimum of an additional 27 units (4.5 full-course equivalents) in the Field of Art beyond the requirements for the general BFA in Visual Studies. A high standard of creative achievement is required for admission, continuation, and completion.

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS AND NORMAL SEQUENCE

The BFA Honours in Visual Studies requires the successful completion of the following program of study, which includes 87 to 102 units (14.5 to 17.0 full-course equivalents) in the Field of Art:

First Year

Second Year

  • Art 341 and 343 or Art 345 and 347
  • Art 399
  • An additional 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in studio Art at the 300 level or above
  • 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in Art History at the 300 level or above
  • 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) from the Field of the Fine Arts
  • 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in non-Art options

Third Year

  • Art 461 and 499
  • An additional 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents) in studio Art at the 300 level or above
  • 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in Art History at the 300 level or above Note: Art History 405 and 407, or 413 and 415, or 301 and 303 are recommended.
  • 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) from the Field of the Fine Arts at the 300 level or above
  • 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in non-Art options at the 300 level or above
    Note: Philosophy 333 or English 302 is recommended.
  • Art 103

Fourth Year