This section specifies the Visual Arts major requirements only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Fine Arts section for information on additional requirements.
Foundation studio: 12 credits
Course
Title
Credits
VA 113
Introduction to Drawing
3
VA 115
Introductory Studio I: Material Processes
3
VA 116
Introductory Studio II: Space, Form, and Time
3
VA 160
Introduction to Video Production
3
or VA 180
Digital Photography I
Core studio: 36 credits
Course
Title
Credits
Studio I through IV of three complete studio disciplines:
36
VA 223, 224, 321, and 322
Painting/Drawing I, II, III, and IV
VA 231, 232, 331, and 332
Sculpture I, II, III, and IV
VA 251, 252, 351, and 352
Print Media I, II, III, and IV
VA 271, 272, 371, and 372
New Media I, II, III, and IV
VA 283, 284, 383, and 384
Photography I, II, III, and IV (see Note 1)
Note 1: Students with credit for VA 180 may omit VA 284.
Note 2: Theatre minor or extended minor students may substitute THEA 370 for one
studio IV course.
Art History: 20 credits
Course
Title
Credits
AH 102
History of Western Art: 1400 to the Present
3
AH 200
Critical Approaches to Thinking and Writing about Art
3
AH 314
Arts in Context: Modernism
or AH 315
Arts in Context: Contemporary
4
Plus:
One additional 100-level Art History course (see Note 1)
3
One additional 200-level Art History course
3
One additional 300-level Art History course
4
Note 1: Fashion minor or extended minor students may substitute FD 193 for the 100-level Art History course.
Note 2: The completion of all required 300-level AH credits is a prerequisite for VA/AH 401.
Capstone courses: 16 credits
Course
Title
Credits
VA 360
Professional Development and Practices
3
VA 401/AH 401
Senior Seminar I
4
VA 402
Senior Studio I
3
VA 403/AH 403
Senior Seminar II
3
VA 404
Senior Studio II
3
Additional requirements for BFA with a Visual Arts major
Additional program requirements will be met in part by fulfilling the requirements noted above. The following must also be included in the 120 credits required for the BFA:
At least 15 upper-level credits that count towards the major must be completed as UFV.
Bachelor of Fine Arts general requirements must be satisfied.
The following courses must be completed at UFV, and may not be aquired through transfer or PLAR: AH 401/VA 401, VA 402, AH 403/VA 403, and VA 404.
Declaration
Students declaring the Visual Arts major must meet the following requirements:
Completion of the foundation studio courses (VA 113, VA 115, VA 116, and one of either VA 160 or VA 180) and six credits of Art History with a minimum CGPA of 2.33 on all six courses.
A successful portfolio review for the purpose of declaration. See the BFA Academic Advisor for portfolio guidelines and specific submission dates. Major declaration portfolios will be reviewed throughout the fall and winter semesters.
For further information on the declaration process, please see the BFA section of the calendar.
