Alberta University of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts Painting
Calgary, Canada
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting program focuses on developing artistic skills and enhancing creative expression through a structured curriculum. Students will engage in various techniques and mediums to explore their artistic voice and gain a comprehensive understanding of visual arts. The program encourages experimentation and critical thinking, aiming to cultivate both skilled practitioners and thoughtful artists.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as fine art, illustration, graphic design, teaching, or art therapy. They may also find opportunities in art curation, gallery management, and freelance creative projects.
Graduates of the Painting major will demonstrate an understanding of historical and contemporary painting practices and be familiar with various techniques, skills, and processes in order to make informed choices as relevant to individual studio art practice.
Students will understand a wide range of media, materials and modes of critical inquiry and develop an understanding of critical language and vocabulary relevant to artistic research.
- Flexible, open-design community environment
- Communal studios for first- and second-year students
- Individual studio spaces for third- and fourth-year students