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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art

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What will I learn?

Visual Art gives you a dynamic and progressive education in contemporary art, balancing studio-based production with art theory. Our visual art studio, the Audain Gallery, will give you the opportunity to present your work as well as to connect with local and international artists, forming community based networks.

The Visual Art program in the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology is one of the performing and fine arts offered by the School for Contemporary Arts. This program is offered at the Vancouver campus.

Career possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Advertising Artist

Animation Artist

Architect

Archivist

Art Critic

Art Historian

Art therapy

Artist

Buyer

Community Engagement

Cultural Services (government)

Conservator

Curator

Exhibit Designer

Graphic Artist

Illustrator

Landscape Architect

Museum Director

Production Assistant

Publications Assistant

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology

Study options

Full Time (120 units)

Tuition fees
CAD$35,028.00 (21,24,325) per year
Tuition (5 courses): CAN $17,514 per term costs (4 months)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Vancouver Campus

Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street,

Vancouver,

British Columbia,

V6B 5K3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

If you've completed, or are about to complete, your grade 12 or senior year in a Canadian, American, or international high school.

English Language minimum requirement:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): Overall 6.5 with no part less than 6.0

Cambridge English Qualifications: Overall score 176 with no part less than 169

B2 First

C1 Advanced

C2 Proficiency

Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test (TOEFL iBT): Overall score 88 with no part less than 20

Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): Overall score of 70, with no part less than 60

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing

Duolingo English Test (DET): Overall score of 125

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Simon Fraser University

SFU has established itself as a leading research university over 60 years, consistently ranking in the top 1-2 percent of universities worldwide.

  • Ranked as the #1 Canadian comprehensive university
  • Ranked #2 in Canada for international outlook
  • #3 worldwide for sustainable cities and communities
  • #15 worldwide for innovation (World University Rankings)