McMaster University Faculty of Humanities
Hons. Bachelor of Fine Arts - iArts (Integrated Arts)DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
The iArts BFA is a Level I, direct entry program that emphasizes interdisciplinary creative practice as a collective mode of learning, preparing students for professional careers in the arts. You will have the opportunity to engage with a range of hands-on media and techniques in art and performance, while also learning about the histories and critical contexts of art and performance locally, nationally and internationally.
With a focus on student-directed learning, the BFA allows you to pursue your own interests and develop skill sets to support your personal, artistic expression. You will also have many opportunities to work collaboratively and expand beyond traditional arts practice to engage with one another and with the University and community at large.
Statement about how we are grounding social justice and what that means
The iArts Program welcomes all students working in all creative genres. We welcome students from equity-seeking communities (including, but not limited to): Indigenous, Black, people of colour, refugees, newcomers, immigrants, Two-Spirit, LGBTQI+, gender diverse persons and persons with disabilities, persons who are Mad and persons who are Deaf, deaf or Hard of Hearing. iArts is committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism by embracing diversity and social justice practices in the arts.”
Accessibility
Our studios are well lit, partially accessible, there are accessible washrooms with room for a full turn around, and a large elevator. Classrooms on campus are partially accessible, some are fully accessible and some have raked stairs. Deaf students can access ASL and CART. Our classrooms and studios are well lit and spacious with room to move around.
Careers for majors in iArts
Practicing artist
Curatorial work in museums and galleries
Arts and Culture and Heritage administrator
Designer
Art Management
Teachers at all levels
Art therapist
Medical illustrator
Woodworking
Metal fabricator, Foundry work
Tattoo artist
Working in television, film and theatre industry (props, sets, costumes)
Videos
Print Pulse 30 showcases just some of the types of work that students in our iArts program have created.