Visual Art (BFA)

The BFA Visual Art program focuses on visual art practice, critical theory, and art history while providing an excellent foundation in a variety of fields involving the making and understanding of visual art and contemporary aesthetics.

This program is also offered at UBC's Okanagan Campus

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Why this program?

• Learn in a studio-focused, intensive program within a world-renowned research university.
• Enjoy a dynamic combination of hands-on, practical learning, and academic breadth.
• Study within a small, active cohort, while having access to a sweeping range of other fields of study.

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
• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

Degree-specific requirements: Fine Arts (direct-entry specializations only; excludes Creative Writing)

Grade 12

• A Grade 12 English
• Audition or portfolio

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
• Social Studies
• Visual and Performing Arts