Sculpture (BFA)

This program is only available for Fall admission.

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

• Quebec CEGEP: DEC
  • Additional information for CEGEP applicants
• High School: C+
  • ACT or SAT is NOT required
  • Canadian curricula course requirements
  • Accepted international qualifications
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7
  • Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements
• Baccalauréat français: 11
• British system of education (GCE):
  • A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or
  • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
  • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
  • Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
• University Transfers (internal/external): C

Additional requirements for admission

Applicants must submit additional requirements for admission directly to the department.

• Letter of Intent
• Portfolio

Portfolio / Letter of intent

The portfolio of artwork for admission to a Studio Arts program should be a collection of your best and most recent work in visual arts. It should represent your individual interests, abilities and explorations. Consider visual, conceptual, and technical proficiency in selecting your best and most recent work.

If you are applying to more than one Fine Arts program, be sure to submit a separate portfolio for each program choice.

Your portfolio should contain:

• Minimum number of portfolio items: 15.
• Maximum number of portfolio items: 20.
• Each portfolio item must be a single digital file.
• Either recently completed or currently in progress.
• Include work that demonstrates your ability to work in a variety of media, in both two and three dimensions. Examples include drawings, paintings, prints, collage and other mixed media work, sculpture, ceramics, and fibres work.
• You may also include photographs, animation, film, video, audio recordings, and documentation of performance art.
• Please tailor your portfolio to the specific program area to which you are applying.
• Your work should show evidence of both technical skill and conceptual development. Basic abilities in drawing, composition and color-use must be demonstrated.
• You may not submit your portfolio via email or through other websites.

Letter of intent

Your letter of intent should be no longer than one page and written in English or French. In general, it should describe your educational background and any relevant experience in art, as well as your expectations in relation to the programs to which you are applying.

• What are your reasons for applying to this program? If you are particularly interested in an area within Studio Arts, please indicate why.
• Describe your educational background and any relevant experience.
• What are your goals and expectations in relation to this program?

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.