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The Department of Art is committed to the study and practice of the visual arts as these relate to:

(a) Creative art making (studio);

(b) Educational practice and theory (Developmental Art); and

(c) To the understanding of art in its diverse historical and cultural settings (Art History).

The Department offers the BFA (Visual Studies) degree and a five-year combined degree program with the Faculty of Education, leading to the BFA (Visual Studies) and Bachelor of Education degrees. The Department also offers the BA degree in the History of Art.

BA (Art History)

BFA (Visual Studies). Students may choose options that concentrate their programs in Studio or Developmental Art.

BFA (Visual Studies)/BEd (Master of Teaching Program)

Students should also consult the Faculty of Education section of this Calendar for details of teacher certification.

New applicants should refer to A.2 "Admission Requirements" in the Undergraduate Admissions section of this Calendar for regulations regarding University admission requirements.

Enrolment in the Department of Art programs in Visual Studies and Art History is limited. Therefore, not all qualified applicants may be admitted.

Applicants will be accepted on the basis of academic standing in high school, a portfolio, and/or previous post-secondary education completed.

Notes:

1. Students who are accepted must register within three weeks from the date of acceptance. Failure to do so may result in the position being assigned to another candidate.
2. Applicants for a program in Visual Studies or Art History may not subsequently request admission to another such program unless the request is made before the deadline date for application for admission and/or change of program.
3. All Adult Student applicants must present English Language Art 30-1 or evidence of an acceptable background in English.