Overview

The Visual Art program at Simon Fraser University offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in Visual Art, delivered through the School of Contemporary Arts. This studio-based program emphasizes contemporary visual practices, encouraging students to develop technical skills, conceptual thinking, and critical engagement with art in social and cultural contexts. Objectives include fostering creative expression across media such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and digital arts, while integrating interdisciplinary approaches.

Unique features include hands-on studio courses, opportunities for independent projects, and exposure to professional practices through critiques and exhibitions.

Career Prospects

Graduates are prepared for careers in the creative industries, with prospects including roles as practicing artists, art educators, curators, and designers. The program supports entrepreneurial skills for freelancing or gallery work, and many pursue further studies in fine arts or related fields.

Key Faculty/Staff

The program is led by faculty specializing in contemporary art practices, including painters, sculptors, and media artists with exhibitions in national and international venues.

Unique Facilities and Partnerships

Students have access to dedicated studios, digital labs, and the Audain Gallery for exhibitions. Partnerships with Vancouver's arts community, including collaborations with local galleries and festivals, provide real-world experience.