Program Overview
The program emphasizes practical skills, critical thinking, and exploration of various disciplines, including Studio Arts, New Media Art, and Graphic Design. Students benefit from a supportive learning environment, study tours, international study options, and paid co-op work placements, equipping them for success in the growing creative economy.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Overview:
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) prepares students for careers as professional artists, designers, curators, or educators. The program emphasizes the development of practical skills alongside critical thinking and understanding of the art industry. Students are encouraged to explore a wide range of disciplines, including Studio Arts, New Media art, Graphic and Digital Design, Film Studies, and Art History & Visual Studies.
Objectives:
- Equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as professional artists.
- Encourage students to broaden their artistic range and explore various disciplines.
- Provide a supportive learning environment with well-equipped studios, dedicated faculty, and a strong community network.
Description:
The BFA offers a major in Visual Arts, as well as the option to combine a Visual Arts extended minor with another extended minor in a related field (Art History, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Media & Communications Studies, or Theatre).
Careers
Career Outlook:
- Global spending on entertainment and media is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2020, highlighting the growth and opportunities within the creative economy.
- The film and video sectors in British Columbia contribute $3 billion in annual revenue and are experiencing significant employment growth, generating opportunities in digital media, motion pictures, broadcasting, as well as photography, and performing arts areas.
- This program prepares graduates for diverse career avenues in commercial art (design and marketing agencies, studios, photography studios, or publishing houses), curatorial roles (gallery settings), art direction, teaching, self-employed practice within their chosen artistic area, or further education and careers in industries like business, tourism, entertainment, and broadcasting.
- Study tours: The program offers opportunities to participate in study tours, enriching learning with practical experience outside the traditional classroom setting.
- International study: Students have opportunities to participate in international study experiences, broadening their perspectives and enriching their learning journey.
- Co-op work placements: Paid co-op work placements connect students’ academic learning with industry experience, preparing them for professional environments and potential career opportunities.
