BFA in Visual Arts - Painting in Vancouver Canada | Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Emily Carr University of Art and Design | Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 18,776
(c. USD13,472.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Painting program offers visual artists a dedicated studio environment to cultivate their personal artistic journey. Under the guidance of internationally acclaimed working artists and alongside a vibrant community of creatives, you'll participate in intensive discussions while exploring both traditional and modern painting techniques.

Through comprehensive study, you'll deepen your artistic perspective and create a substantial portfolio showcasing your distinctive style. The program embraces diverse painting methods, providing opportunities to experiment with various materials and approaches—from acrylics to digital media—allowing you to uncover your personal artistic voice.

Studio practice forms the core of your education. Starting with fundamental skills like color theory, composition, and brushwork, you'll progress to advanced courses tailored to your individual artistic development. Throughout this journey, you'll receive personalized mentorship from established artists.

Beyond practical skills, you'll study art theory and history. While studio work dominates the curriculum, you'll also participate in collaborative projects, theoretical exploration, and group critiques. This program connects you with a supportive network of fellow artists for idea exchange, knowledge sharing, and mutual artistic and personal growth.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

To meet our minimum requirements for admission to any of our undergraduate programs, you need to have graduated from grade 12 secondary school, have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 (C+ or 67%), and have completed 5 grade 12 subjects from the selection of BC Ministry approved courses below (or their equivalents if you completed school internationally or in a province other than British Columbia): English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 'C' Accepted Language Arts subjects Two other grade 12 academic courses Mathematics courses Science Social Studies Languages Two grade 12 elective courses All elective courses must be grade 12 and can be Ministry Approved, Board Approved or locally developed. Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies Arts Education International Baccalaureate (IB) 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level subjects. A minimum requirement of 24 points is recommended to be considered for admission. Other international applicants Completion of the highest level of secondary education available in your home country, in a program leading directly to university entrance. You require at least a C+ (67) average in the five courses that most closely match the British Columbia requirements. Accepted English Language Proficiency Tests TOEFL - Minimum of 84 out of 120 total points including a minimum score in each of the four skills; Speaking 20/30, Reading 20/30, Writing 18/30, and Listening 20/30. IELTS - Minimum band 6.5, with no component less than 6.0

Tuition CAD 18,776

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