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In the Visual and Critical Studies Program, students will study art history in Canada's oldest and largest art and design university. In this program, students will study art history with an emphasis on the expanded field of modern and contemporary art history which includes design, photography, architecture, performance and new media, as well as painting and sculpture. Throughout their studies, students will also have the opportunity to take studio courses and make art and design themselves.
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YOUR STUDIES
Art history, visual culture, design theory, art through the ages and hands-on studio courses. Guide: IVCV-1001 Turtle Island Visual Culture, VISA-1001 Crit Frameworks Art History, VISC-1001 and VISC-1002 Global Vis & Mat Cult, CRCP-2002 Museums, Galleries, Alternates, ENGL-1003/1004, studio and open electives.
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Faculty of Arts & Science
full time or part time
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Yes
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Over 90 electives toward 25 focused minors; minor chosen after starting, not on application.
Required
Fourth-year major research paper (per program page).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum 70% overall average (six Grade 12 U/M courses); minimum 70% in Grade 12 U English.
Required
Statement of Intent and original writing sample on an assigned topic.
Not required
No
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Exclusive summer internships.
Yes
Short experiential learning placements with hundreds of organizations.
CAREER PATHWAYS
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TUITION & FEES
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$7,800.00 CAD
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