120 course units / 4 years

The course offering varies from year to year, and courses may not be offered at the suggested term. You may adjust your course sequence as needed while respecting the course prerequisite(s).

The electives may be replaced by a combination of a Minor, Option(s), and/or elective units. This program cannot be combined with the Major in Visual Arts nor the Major or Minor in Art History.

This program leads to the Master of Fine Arts program (MFA).

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Suggested Course Sequence 2023

Year Fall Winter
1st year (30 course units)
  • ENG1100
  • 3 course units from : PHI1101 or PHI1301
  • ART13111
  • ART13211
  • ART13602
  • 3 course units from : AHL11003, AHL19003, ENG1120
  • 3 course units from : AHL11003, AHL19003, PHI1102, PHI1103, PHI1104, PHI1302
  • ART13311
  • ART13411
  • ART13612
2nd year (30 course units)
  • ART2170
  • 6 optional studio course units in Visual Arts (ART)4
  • 6 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)
  • ART2171
  • 6 optional studio course units in Visual Arts (ART)4
  • 6 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)
3rd year (30 course units)
  • ART3180
  • 3 optional studio course units in Visual Arts (ART)4
  • 3 optional studio course units in Visual Arts (ART) at the 3000 level4
  • 6 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)
  • ART3181
  • 3 optional studio course units in Visual Arts (ART)4
  • 3 optional course units in Art History (ART)5
  • 6 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)
4th year (30 course units)
  • ART4986 (6 course units)
  • 3 optional course units in Art History (ART)5
  • 6 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)
  • ART4987
  • ART4989
  • 3 optional studio course units in Visual Arts (ART) at the 3000 level4
  • 6 course units (a combination of required courses from the 2nd discipline and/or elective courses)

Notes

1. These courses can be taken in the Fall or Winter terms (a maximum of 2 courses per term from: ART1311, ART1321, ART1331, ART1341).

2. The introductory survey courses, ART1360 and ART1361, are required for all undergraduates in the Department of Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Visual Arts, Major and Minor in Art History), and are prerequisites for all compulsory 3000-level courses, so should therefore be taken in first year to ensure graduation on time.

3. This course has variable topics. Students may take this course twice.

4. At least 12 course units, with a minimum of 3 course units at the 3000 level, must be taken in the same principal discipline (Painting/Drawing, Sculpture, Photography or Media).

5. Other courses may be selected in consultation with the Department of Visual Arts. The course AMT3105 can count towards this requirement.

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