School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Visual Arts - Studio
BFAAt a Glance
Offered by
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BFA
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
- Summer - Yes (first and upper year)
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Practicum
- Project-based learning
OUAC Code
- YM (BFA, Visual Art)
About the Program
Ready to bring your creative vision to life? The Visual Arts – Studio program at York University lets you explore diverse artistic mediums, from painting and sculpture to photography and print media.
After a common first year, you can specialize in one or more areas. You’ll work closely with renowned artists in small classes and create in some of Canada’s top arts creation facilities, including the country’s largest university sculpture studio, Canada’s first Digital Sculpture Laboratory, professional photography and printmaking studios, and dedicated painting and drawing studios.
Exhibit your work in student-run galleries and Toronto spaces, build a strong portfolio through critiques and exhibitions, and gain practical skills in grant writing, contracts, exhibition proposals, marketing and more.
Requirements
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of C is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
OUAC code YM
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA, Visual Art
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BFA, Visual Art
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
deadline is February 5, 2027.
Applied Learning Opportunities
Create and mount your own exhibitions in AMPD’s exceptional gallery spaces, gaining hands-on experience selecting, installing and presenting your work to the public. With new student exhibitions opening throughout the year, you’ll regularly show your art across campus and Toronto. You’ll also have an opportunity to work alongside practicing artists through visiting artist residencies, contribute to public art projects across the city and collaborate on projects with students from other creative fields. By graduation, you’ll have a strong portfolio, extensive exhibition experience and the skills to present your work in professional arts settings.
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- artist
- curator
- art dealer
- gallery director
- art consultant
- art teacher
- arts administrator
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