Program Details

Fine Arts School: Bishop's University Faculty: Humanities Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Fine/Studio Arts, General Description: The Fine Arts program offers a major and minor providing an undergraduate formation in both art history and studio practice within the context of a liberal arts education. The degree earned is a liberal arts degree, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), a more versatile diploma, not a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). Students obtain a foundation for possible careers in teaching, the practice of art, museum curatorship, arts administration or art librarianship, among others. An honours degree with a concentration in either studio art or art history is an option for students with superior academic records wishing to complete additional Fine Arts credits. An honours degree is recommended for those students wishing to apply to programs of graduate study. Offerings in art history include the survey of Western art, and courses in depth on periods in European art from the Renaissance through the 20th century as well as courses in Canadian art. Students ' conceptual horizons in studying art history are developed through courses on the theory and criticism of art, the methods and concepts of art history, and feminist approaches to the discipline. Attention to art in its institutional context is a common thread in art historical instruction at Bishop 's. Website: Fine Arts at Bishop's University Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 75 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Additional Admission Requirements: Portfolio Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date November 1, 2012 March 1, 2013 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.