Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design

University of Alberta

The Art and Design major, taken as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree, offers seven areas of study including industrial design, fine arts, and art history. From learning about socially responsible and sustainable design to exploring contemporary issues through visual art, you will have the opportunity to customize your educational experience to your interests and passions. You will be guided by award-winning instructors who are all practicing artists, designers, and scholars. Dynamic art and design student groups offer extra-curricular engagement or you can take advantage of the many available exchange and study abroad opportunities.The Faculty of Arts boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in every sector of society. With over 900 distinct courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, you will find an academic pathway for you. Your studies will be enhanced by the rich insights that our nationally and internationally recognized faculty members bring to the classroom through unique insights drawn from their research and advancement of human knowledge. Academic excellence, innovative problem-solving, and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom, such as Community Service-Learning and Arts Work Experience programs, will give you the tools to thrive in a diverse and increasingly complex workplace.

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