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Overview
From representations of sex and death in the Renaissance, to performing bodies in contemporary activist art, to China’s design revolution, course topics range widely.
Learning outcomes
Students explore practices of slow looking, learn how to pose original questions of art works, and engage in creative research projects including faculty/student curatorial projects and pop-up exhibitions in public spaces.Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the History of Art, Design and Visual Culture at the University of Alberta begin by taking introductory (100- and 200-level courses) designed to equip them with the skills of close visual analysis and an ability both to understand and recognize the visual culture of diverse historical periods. These courses range from the early modern to the modern and contemporary periods. More advanced (300- and 400-level) courses concentrate on specific themes and visual media. At this level, students learn how to produce scholarly essays, undertake original research, present their ideas orally, and engage critically with various art-historical methods.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Introduction to the History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture
- History of Art, Design; and Visual Culture in the Renaissance
- History of Art, Design; and Visual Culture in the 17th Century
- History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture, 1700-1848
- History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture in the Early 20th Century
- History of Art: Design, and Visual Culture in the United States
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Duolingo English Test 115
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Design Visual Arts Art History View 212 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Duolingo English Test 115
Other requirements
General requirements
- Four subjects from Group A, B and/or C. A maximum of one Group B may be presented for admission. In order to maximize their future program and course choices, all students are encouraged to present a broad range of subjects across Group A and C.
- Mathematics 30-2 may be used for admission to the BFA or BDes programs, though some routes require or Mathematics 30-1 as a prerequisite for required courses (see below). Only one of Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 will be used for admission purposes.
- See additional requirements below for specific routes.
Tuition Fee
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International
29500 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29500 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
5692 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5692 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Edmonton
1201 - 1992 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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