Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Major | Bachelor's degree | Art & Design | On Campus | 4 years | Emily Carr University of Art + Design | Canada

If you want to be a professional artist contributing to the contemporary arts and culture sector, our Visual Arts Major will provide a great foundation. This program promotes the connection between material practice, exhibition and critical reflection, through material and intellectual experimentation. You will be challenged to develop studio, creation and analytical skills, as well as a deep understanding of visual arts within social and cultural contexts. Five key areas of concentration offer courses in the disciplines of ceramics, drawing, painting, print Media, and sculpture. The Visual Arts Major brings academic rigour to your development of conceptual, technical, and historical knowledge relevant to visual art practice and exhibition. It emphasizes a supportive and stimulating studio environment, which blends individual and group critiques, integrating theory, practice, and production. Our exceptional faculty have a strong interest in hybrid and interdisciplinary practices, encouraging you to experiment and engage with traditional as well as emerging technologies.