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University of Calgary Calendar 2015-2016 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.8 Art 4.8.1 BFA in Visual Studies
4.8.1 BFA in Visual Studies

Students may choose the Art Education Concentration, or follow the general BFA Visual Studies program without selecting a concentration (requirements shown below).

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 in Visual Studies requires the successful completion of the following program of study, which includes 60 to 102 units (10.0 to 17.0 full-course equivalents) in the Field of Art:

First Year

Second Year

  • 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from the Field of Art or Art History at the 300 level or above
  • 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from the Field of Art History at the 300 or 400 level
  • 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
  • 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents) in open options

Third Year

  • 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) from the Field of Art or Art History at the 300 level or above
  • 6 units (1.0 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
  • 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in open options at the 300 level or above
  • Art 103

Fourth Year

  • 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) from the Field of Art or Art History at the 300 level or above
  • 18 units (3.0 full-course equivalents) in open options at the 300 level or above
  • Art 104