Other University Programs & Transfer Options

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Visual Art Transfer

• 1 or 2-Year Program

• Program Fees: Domestic Students, International Students

• Apply for Admission

VIU also offers a Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Visual Art degree.

The Program

Bachelor of Fine Arts students may apply their course credits to the University of British Columbia after one or two years and to other institutions at the end of two years. Students in the B.F.A. program can complete a total of 60 credits (45 credits will be in Art—including 6 credits in Art History; the remainder will be 15 elective credits, including 6 in English).

Note: All students enrolled in Art or Design studio courses offered within VIU’s Art and Design department must complete mandatory safety training session(s) before they will be allowed to use the department’s facilities. Each student must purchase and use safety equipment as specified by the department and sold through the VIU Bookstore.

Admission Requirements

• General admission requirements apply.
• English 12 with minimum “C” grade for students enrolling in English 115.
• All students who take more than one Art course per semester must have an interview with the Art Department Selection Committee prior to admission.
• Art students must bring to the interview a 100-300 word written statement on reasons and goals for seeking enrolment in Visual or Applied Art.
• A portfolio is required. See Application Portfolio Requirements.

Start Date and Application Deadline

The program starts in September and applications are accepted between November 15 and March 31. For further information regarding late applications and program contacts check the Program Availability List.

Registration Process

Interview Sessions

Prospective students must meet the Art Department Selection Committee. Students will be advised of the status of their application as soon as possible following their interview with the Selection Committee. For interview dates, please contact the Admissions department, 250-740-6400.

UBC Transfer

* Although UBC’s 6-credit Science requirement may be satisfied in any year of the B.A. program, it is strongly recommended that students complete this requirement during the first or second year. Courses at VIU that fulfill this requirement include Astronomy 111/112 or Astronomy 311/312; Biology 121/122; Chemistry 121/122; Computing Science: two of 110, 160, 161; Geology 111/112; Mathematics 111/112 or 121/122; Physics 111/112 or 121/122. A Grade 12 Foreign Language meets the UBC Foreign Language requirement. See an Advisor for specific requirements. Students with a Grade 11 Foreign Language need 6 credits of University-level language, while students without a Grade 11 Foreign Language need 12 credits of University-level language.

YEAR 2

B.F.A. students are advised to transfer to UBC for second year; however, second year courses may be completed at VIU. Students must consult the UBC Art department for course selections.

UVic Transfer and institutions other than UBC

* The non-Art elective may be selected from any of the approved university-level courses listed in this Calendar.

** Not transferable to UVic Visual Arts department.

*** The non-Art elective may be selected from any of the approved university-level courses listed in this Calendar.

Note: University transfer is not automatic; it is based on class grades, the availability of space at the institution and the development of a strong portfolio of work.

Updated February 29, 2012