Honours BA in Visual Studies (Specialist) - St. George in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

The Honours Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies (BAVS) program emphasizes critical analysis and artistic creation. Situated in a distinctive setting, Visual Studies delves deeply into the interdisciplinary and conceptual aspects of modern art and curation, alongside critical writing, theory, art history, design, and other fields demanding advanced visual literacy. This forward-thinking curriculum blends hands-on studio work with critical discussions about contemporary visual culture, delivered through lectures, studio classes, seminars, and excursions. The major intentionally offers students significant flexibility to explore diverse academic interests at the University of Toronto. This adaptability is central to the program, fostering the integration of external perspectives into artistic practice while encouraging the evolution and questioning of traditional art-making approaches.