Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
One of Canada's most prestigious studio-based fine arts programs.
Nurture your creativity, self-expression and conceptual thinking.
You’ll work on personal projects, immerse yourself in intensive studio practice, engage in critiques with your instructors and peers and show your work through on-campus exhibitions.
If your dream is to become a professional artist or arts educator or pursue further studies in the arts, the BFA path will give you the tools and environment to flourish.
What to expect in your first year.
You will be exposed to an exciting range of studio and critical studies courses. Building a strong foundational knowledge of materials, techniques and disciplines while exploring the possibilities for your artistic future.
Ask yourself...
... where do your interests and talents lie?
Choose your primary concentration(s) from the following ten artistic disciplines:
Ceramics
Develop theoretical and practical approaches to making vessel, sculptural and experimental ceramics.
CeramicsDrawing
Explore various media and forms using vast concepts and approaches to develop and express your creative identity.
DrawingFibre
Focus on intensive studio-based learning across surface design, weaving, and mixed media.
FibreGlass
Understand material and technical processes to develop a sustained, innovative studio glass practice.
GlassJewellery and Metals
Hone both design and technique to create one-of-a-kind jewellery work.
Jewellery and MetalsObject Design & Fabrication
Deepen your understanding of object design with historical, theoretical and contextual literacy and hands-on fabrication methods.
Object Design and FabricationPainting
Get familiar with various techniques, skills and processes to develop an artistically-informed painting practice.
PaintingPrint Media
Experiment with historical and contemporary printmaking styles using various media and studio practices.
Print MediaSculpture
Initiate your own body of work by understanding the histories, theories and practices that comprise the discipline of sculpture.
SculptureWhat's next?
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Follow these steps to submit your BFA application.
General admissions are open until June 1, 2025.
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