BFA Course Planning

Course Planning

The Bachelor of Fine Arts offers courses at all four undergraduate levels. This program has a standard timetable in year one, and significant flexibility in the upper years, allowing students to concentrate on a particular medium.

In order to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts, students need to complete 102 required credits,  and 24 elective credits for a total of 126 credits for the program.

Year 1

The first year of the program is a ‘foundation’ year where all students end up with the same basic experience. Students take core courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, art history and digital media. It is important to note that many studio courses first year courses are pre-requisites for year 2, so ensure that you have the correct courses and credits to move forward in the degree.

 Year One

Year 2

Students choose three media areas to study within – choices include: Painting, Screen Printing, Sculpture, Photography, Printmaking (includes Etching and Lithography, and Linocut and Letterpress), Video, Drawing, and Digital Art (includes:  Sound Art, 2D Animation, Visual Communication, Virtual Words)

Sample Year Two

Years Three and Four

In  years three and fours, students choose two media areas to continue at the Advanced level.

Students must also achieve a combined minimum grade average of 68% in all required upper-level ARTH and VISA courses to fulfill their graduation requirements.

Sample Year Three

Sample Year Four

Note: The above courses are samples only, we recommend you meet with an advisor or program coordinator to decide which specific courses or electives you take in each term, as there are many choices available.

It is possible to attend the BFA program part time and with a lower yearly workload, however you must contact the program advisor to consult about the best ways to complete a part time degree. Taking the program through a lower workload will extend the duration of the program beyond the standard four years.