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Bachelor of Visual Art
- Nanaimo, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A two-year studio diploma in fine art with access to drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture and bronze foundry studios.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Visual Art. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Fine art creation
- Art education
- Gallery and museum management
- Art and cultural planning
- Architectural and urban design
- Fashion and styling
- Event and stage design
- Art technical services
Curriculum
- Twenty-five courses (63 credits). Year 1 covers drawing
- Painting
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- Art history and communications. Year 2 adds advanced drawing
- Studio electives and professional practice
- With two full-year studio courses. Studios include a bronze foundry with 24/7 access. Community projects provide work-integrated learning.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list) with English 12 grade C or an accepted English test
- Programme pages add prerequisites and limited-entry programmes are competitive. BEd Post-Baccalaureate needs a prior degree.
Accepted academic background
High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list); BEd Post-Baccalaureate needs a prior university degree
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 115
- Cambridge 176
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Check the admission requirements and the next available intake. Complete the international application through the official admissions website. Submit academic transcripts and the passport photo page. Provide English proficiency evidence and certified translations when required. Pay the application fee. Review the offer and pay the required tuition deposit. Submit the mandatory portfolio at the stage specified in the admission instructions. Attend the mandatory admission interview or assessment when scheduled. Use the admission letter to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,713, $25,713 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | $10,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Nanaimo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Art, Design and Performing Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | VIU offers 20 International Student Entrance Scholarships worth CAD 5,000 each for first-year students in undergraduate programmes, based on academic excellence. Awards are competitive, not guaranteed; a prospective-student entrance award application and published deadline may apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
138 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,713, $25,713 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The deposit is $10,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,380 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115, Cambridge 176. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.