Overview

Through intensive studio training supported by studies in the history and theory of art, students receive a thorough grounding in the production of art works and comparative cultural analysis across a wide range of traditional and contemporary media. In the initial foundation year of the Visual Art BFA program at York University, students take courses in all artistic media -- painting, sculpture, print media, drawing, photography and interdisciplinary art -- and then can choose to specialize in one or more areas. At all levels, students are mentored by faculty members who are highly regarded artists with active professional practices.

York's Visual Arts students are supported in their exploration and creation with access to facilities unrivalled in Canada, including the Joan Goldfarb Visual Arts Study Centre; the L. L. Odette Centre for Sculpture; spacious, state of the art studios; five student-run exhibition galleries and the award-winning Art Gallery of York University.

Career Paths

artist
curator
art dealer
gallery director
art consultant
art teacher
arts administrator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Painting, Drawing

Photography

Print
Sculpture

Art Functions
Critical Issues in the Studio
Art History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00

More details

The deadline for Ontario high school students is January 15. For all other students the deadline is February 3.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History Liberal Arts View 100 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Official Transcripts (all students are required to submit official transcripts except those qualifying as Mature applicants or as Visiting Students on a Letter of Permission)
Course Descriptions
Language Proficiency Requirements

Supplementary Application

International Baccalaureate Diploma

IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41526 CAD / year

≈ 41526 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8536 CAD / year

≈ 8536 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $7,461

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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