BFA - Art/BEd
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art/Bachelor of Education
Majors: Art/Art Education
Sketch out your future.
Develop as an artist and art specialist in the contemporary classroom.
This combined program takes five years to complete and you graduate with two degrees. Your BFA - Art degree covers the subject you want to teach and the Education degree (BEd) consists of three professional semesters providing practical experience through supervised placements in schools.
Studio courses introduce you to diverse materials and technical skills, and prepare you for a range of methods including: drawing, painting, photography, installation art, performance art, spatial practices, printmaking, video and media art, digital fabrication and electronic art.
As a senior student, you have an individual studio space and one-on-one mentorship from an art studio professor as you develop your own art direction. Art History/Museum Studies courses help develop your critical thinking and writing skills, preparing you for professional practice as an artist and educator.
Combined Degrees Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Education
Majors: Art/Art Education
Degree Length: 5 years
The Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art combined with a Bachelor of Education are 5-year combined degrees with K-12 experience through the Faculty of Education.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art/Bachelor of Education stream offers a focused fine arts approach that allows you to build expertise in the art field and enables you to take the reins at any art education. Work with active artists and a world-class art collection as you pursue your professional and creative goals in a collaborative environment. Explore diverse studio practices like drawing, sculpting, painting, photography, media arts and more, or build critical skills through studies in art history and Indigeneity.
Key skills gained
- Visual storytelling
- Collaboration & teamwork
- Creative thinking & writing
Explore careers in
- Art & cultural institutions
- Arts education
- Public sectors
What you need to know as a current student in this program
The Faculties of Fine Arts and Education jointly offer a 50-course (150.0 credit hour) Combined Degrees program. Upon successful completion of the Combined Degrees program, you receive the BFA - Art degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts and the BEd degree from the Faculty of Education.
For the BFA - Art program there are some must-take courses that provide a great foundation for your majors, but you'll also have flexibility on choosing a number of courses for the path of specialization and creative study you wish to take. Refer to your Program Planning Guide in your calendar year for the courses you'll need to take and choose from within the Art Studio lists, Art History/Museum Studies lists and as Art Electives.
- at least 30 courses (90.0 credit hours) with cumulative and graduation grade point averages of at least 2.00;
- a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all Art, Art History, and Museum Studies courses;
- at least 8 Art, Art History, and/or Museum Studies courses (24.0 credit hours) at the 3000/4000 level;
- Completion of the Liberal Education List Requirement.
Remember that program requirements vary depending on the calendar year, which is usually the year of admission (or readmission) to ULethbridge. Therefore, requirements may differ from year to year even within the same major.
Not sure what calendar year you should be using for your program? Want to change your calendar year?
What is a Program Planning Guide?
A Program Planning Guide (PPG) outlines the courses required to complete your program, along with a sequencing plan. You should keep your Program Planning Guide up to date and refer to it for course registration and general program planning. You can find and download Program Planning Guides below!
Did you know? A minor is a great way to complement your major and have your interests in another subject area recognized on your official transcript. It is an optional component of your degree program that requires a smaller number of courses to complete.
See an Advisor for more information about this.
- Visit Fine Arts Advising to request a program check and confirm you are on track to complete your requirements.
- Review the Convocation page and Graduation Checklist.
- Apply for graduation on the Bridge by the applicable deadline.
Fine Arts Advisors are here to help you along the way!
We understand that your goals may change during your academic journey. The Fine Arts Student Program Services team is here to assist you in selecting courses, exploring your academic options, doing program checks and making sure you have everything you need to graduate from this program.
Additional Resources
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Interested in this program but have a few more questions? Speak to a human about this program today!
Contact Dr. Nick Sullivan, our Fine Arts Recruitment & Retention Specialist. Nick can answer Fine Arts admissions-related questions, and gives awesome tours of the University Centre for the Arts.