Bachelor of Fine Arts

Critical + Cultural Practice Major

The Critical + Cultural Practice major enables students to explore the importance of art history, theory and criticism while they develop their studio practice. Academic classes (Art History, Design History, English, Humanities, Media History, Science and Social Sciences) can make up more than half of the curriculum with the remainder of credits in studio courses. This interdisciplinary approach allows students to foster connections between theory and practice, and to bring modern and contemporary approaches to the creation of material and textual culture.

Fine Arts + Creative Writing Major

This is a joint degree offered by Emily Carr and the University of Northern British Columbia. Emily Carr provides expertise and the delivery of the visual art/studio curriculum and UNBC provides expertise and the delivery of creative writing, cultural studies and Aboriginal art. This comprehensive degree in both visual/studio art and creative writing is unique in Canada.  The creative writing component of this degree is taught exclusively at the UNBC Prince George campus.

Film, Video + Integrated Media Major

Film, Video + Integrated Media offers a studio-based education that explores contemporary practices in media arts. The program offers a vibrant combination of studio work, technical instruction, theory, critical analysis, history and professional practices. Film, Video + Integrated Media focuses on independent interdisciplinary learning processes and specialized technical skill development within a model of collaboration, historical and critical awareness and creative content development.

General Fine Arts - External Degree 

Emily Carr, in collaboration with North Island College, offers the third and fourth years of a Bachelor of Fine Arts - General Fine Arts major at North Island College. The program is available to graduates of the North Island College Fine Art and Design Diploma Program. Students will enter at the third-year level and will be required to complete 60 credits to earn an Emily Carr BFA degree.

Photography Major

Photography offers a strong emphasis on conceptual, technical and historical knowledge, preparing students to become innovative photographers within contemporary culture. Curriculum covers a wide range of cameras, black and white and colour processes, archival printing, digital imaging, installations, studio and projection lighting, projected imagery, image and text, and directorial work.

Visual Arts Major

Visual Arts offers a studio-based education that reflects the diversity and complexity of contemporary art practices. Possible areas of study include: ceramics, drawing, illustration, painting, print media, and sculpture.