1. Simon Fraser University Burnaby
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  3. Bachelors
  4. Visual Art BFA

Visual Art BFA

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Simon Fraser University Burnaby

Program Overview

The bachelor of fine arts (BFA) with a major in visual art prepares students to become practicing artists. A combination of broad-based practical studio courses and theoretical and historical seminars prepares students to understand their production in relation to current visual art and other discipline developments. A strong emphasis is on an understanding of the position and responsibilities of the artist in contemporary society.

Program Key Stats

$28210 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Competence in Quantitative and Analytical skills, a minimum of 50% in Senior Mathematics for admission (based on a 35% pass scale), All India Senior School Certificate / Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) / India School Certificate (12 year), transcript which includes interim standard XII level marks, TOEFL iBT of 88 with 20 in each of the four components , IELTS of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0, CAEL of 70, PTE Academic with an overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing, each lower division required course in mathematics and statistics, or its equivalent, with a minimum C+ grade, ACMA 101 and ACMA 210 with a minimum grade of C- and have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.67

Career Options

  • Visual artist
  • Teacher
  • Arts administartor
  • Curator

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