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Undergraduate

Undergraduate Program

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The Undergraduate Programs in Visual Arts at UWO are an exciting context for learning, creative action, and innovation. The programs combine the study of art history and theory with lively, contemporary art production. Our commitment to integrating art theory with studio work from the very beginning of the program sets us apart from other schools.

Note: All studio courses require materials, the majority of which must be provided by the student. Information on approximate expenses for each course can be obtained by consulting the Department. All studio courses have limited enrolments with priority given to students in Visual Arts degree programs.

Direct Entry BFA at Western

Courses

Exam Schedule December 2012

F.A.Q.

Funding

Practicum

Cohen Explorations Program

Museum Studies

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Admissions

The Visual Arts Department presently offers 4 undergraduate degrees:

  • Honors Bachelor of Arts (Four-Year) 20.0 required courses

  • Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts (Studio Arts) (Four-Year) 20.0 required courses

  • Bachelor of Arts (Four-Year) 20.0 required courses

  • Bachelor of Arts (Three-Year) 15.0 required courses

Students choose appropriate Visual Arts modules for each degree type:

  • Honors Bachelor of Arts:

    • Honors Specialization in Visual Arts or

    • Honors Specialization in Art History and Criticism.

    • Or, students can choose a Double Major with one Major being the Major in Visual Arts, the Major in Art History, or the Major in Museum and Curatorial Studies.

  • Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts (Portfolio Required):

    • Honors Specialization in Studio Arts only

  • Bachelor of Arts (Four-Year):

    • Specialization in Visual Arts or

    • Major in Visual Arts or

    • Major in Art History or

    • Major in Museum and Curatorial Studies

  • Bachelor of Arts (Three-Year):

    • Major in Visual Arts or

    • Major in Art History or

    • Major in Museum and Curatorial Studies

    • Or, students can choose a Double Minor with one of the Minors being Visual Arts, Art History and Criticism, or Museum and Curatorial Studies.

Department of Visual Arts Modules:

In general, the first year courses in the undergraduate program (2.0 courses: either VAS 1020 or VAS 1025, and VAH 1040) are foundational and offer a broad scope of ideas, information, and experience. Students are not officially accepted into Visual Arts until second year, though many students indicate their interest in doing a module(s) in Visual Arts when they register in first year*. The second year courses are generally introductions to or surveys of specific areas. In Art History, period or specific thematic courses predominate (for example, Baroque, Canadian, Art and Mass Media), and discipline-specific courses are taught at second year in Studio (Drawing and Painting, Photography, Contemporary Media). In third year, courses are more closely focused to ensure greater depth in studio research and experience or to allow for the study of special topics in art history. At fourth year, courses are more narrowly defined, in general, and allow for study and practice in smaller class contexts.

 

University-wide grade descriptors:

A+
90-100%
One could scarcely expect better from a student at this level
A
80-89%
Superior work which is clearly above average
B
70-79%
Good work, meeting all requirements, and eminently satisfactory
C
60-69%
Competent work, meeting requirements
D
50-59%
Fair work, minimally acceptable
F
below 50%
Fail, work does not meet expectations


 

*Students wishing to enter the Visual Arts Program in first year may apply for the Direct Entry BFA Program (See Undergraduate links at top right of this page).

You will need to apply to The University of Western Ontario through the Ontario Universities Application Centre. Applications can be filed online.

 

CONTACTS

Undergraduate Chair

Phone: 519-661-3440
e-mail: vaugc@uwo.ca

Mrs. Bonnie Barratt,

Faculty of Arts Counsellor: 519-661-3043
e -mail: bbarratt@uwo.ca

Modules Offered by Visual Arts

 

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