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Visual Arts
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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.
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.