BFA

Our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program is one of the most prestigious studio-based fine arts programs in Canada. 

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Do you enjoy diving deep into artistic exploration and expressing your unique vision? The BFA degree offers a variety of concentrations and nurtures your creativity, self-expression and conceptual thinking.
    

You’ll work on personal projects, immerse yourself in intensive studio practice and engage in critiques and 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.     
 

In AUArts' acclaimed BFA program you’ll specialize in Studio Art, then choose one or two concentrations.   

 

Areas of concentration


Year 1

Your first year in the BFA program exposes you to an exciting range of studio and critical studies courses. Through these courses, you’ll build a strong foundational knowledge of art, craft and design.   

  • 2 drawing courses    
  • 4 studio courses of your choice (see concentrations)  
  • 2 writing courses   
  • 2 art history courses