About the course

Explore the dimensions of your creativity in the BFA degree, through a broad range of studio and theoretical courses in a variety of media. TRU?s fine arts facilities include 26,000 square feet of workshops and studio space and an art gallery for student and faculty exhibitions. Our programs offer exciting courses that allow students to explore their creative potential within a positive and encouraging environment. Students benefit from small classes, direct contact with professionally active faculty, one on one consultation, exceptional facilities, options for professional practice, funded research projects and strong community connections. TRU Visual Arts has an excellent reputation and a highly successful BFA program, culminating in the fourth year graduating class from which students find a high degree of success as practicing artists and entrepreneurs, or as applicants to education, graduate or professional programs.

　　Whether you are taking single courses or enrolled in one of our programs, you will find your creative interests through courses in painting, drawing, sculpture/ intermedia, printmaking, photography (analog and digital), and upcoming Video courses, all offered in spacious, well equipped studios which are available between classes for studio work by Visual Arts students. History of Art and Theory courses add critical thinking and approaches for understanding past and current issues in art and culture. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Kamloops
Summer (May), 2024	Kamloops
Fall (September), 2024	Kamloops
Winter (January), 2025	Kamloops
Summer (May), 2025	Kamloops
Fall (September), 2025	Kamloops
Winter (January), 2026	Kamloops
Summer (May), 2026	Kamloops

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Thompson Rivers University

If you are applying for any academic courses, scanned copies of original/official transcripts (or certified copies) of your secondary school grades and any post-secondary institutions you have attended must be included with this application. TOEFL iBT: 88+ with no section below 20, TOEFL paper-based: 570+ TWE 4.5+, IELTS: 6.5+ with no bands below 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 October 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Thompson Rivers University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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