Art History and Visual Culture

Explore a variety of global perspectives for studying art and visual culture, with courses on the arts of South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. You’ll develop critical thinking and writing skills while analyzing diverse forms of art and visual culture – including “high” art, pop culture, architecture, everyday objects, and performance – in their cultural and historical contexts.

This program is also offered at UBC's Vancouver Campus

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Why this program?

• Explore human creativity, imagination, and beauty through the world's art and visual culture
• Work with world-class faculty researchers on innovative projects, including 3D modelling, app design, and local heritage institutions
• Gain a variety of global perspectives for exploring art and visual culture

English-language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

General admission requirements

• Graduation from high school
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

Degree-specific requirements: Arts

Grade 12

• A Grade 12 English

Related courses

The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Language Arts
• Mathematics and Computation
• Second Languages
• Social Studies
• Visual and Performing Arts