Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Visual Arts - Art History program at York University provides students with a deep understanding of the relationship between visual art and its social contexts, including global cultural exchange. Students will study modern and contemporary art, Canadian art, Indigenous and settler art of the Americas, Asian art, and Western art and architecture, alongside courses in art criticism and curatorial studies.

Degree Level and Duration

• Degree Level: Undergraduate
• Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Department: Visual Art & Art History
• Duration: 4 years
• Entry Options: Fall, Winter, Summer

Program Highlights

• Art history classes take full advantage of Toronto's world-class museums and galleries for class visits and assignments.
• Access to volunteer and job opportunities at the Art Gallery of York University, an award-winning contemporary art gallery on campus.
• Students can curate exhibitions in the Department's two designated gallery spaces as well as in student-run galleries across campus.
• Joan Goldfarb Art Study Collection – an upper-level seminar course in which students curate an exhibition from the department's own Goldfarb Study Collection.

Areas of Concentration

Explore a mix or specialize

• Curatorial Studies
• Global Art History
• Modern and Contemporary Art
• Public History A degree in Art History can be combined with the certificate in Public History.

Sample Courses

As a Visual Arts – Art History student, you can take courses like:

• Curatorial Studies: Practices of Display
• 1960s Art in the USA and Europe
• The Art of Asia
• History of Photography
• Art Crime

Career Possibilities

As a Visual Arts - Art History student, you can become:

• Gallery Curator/Director
• Appraiser
• Project Management in the Art
• Museum Educator
• Educator

Admission Requirements

York University has a set of general admission requirements. In addition to these requirements, AMPD programs may require additional prerequisite courses, minimum grades and/or a supplementary application component like an audition or portfolio review.

Tuition, Fees, and Funding

Tuition and Fees will be paid to York University. For information on Undergraduate Tuition and Fees, please refer to the relevant university resources. Entrance Awards, Scholarships, and Bursaries are available each year to support your education.

Student and Alumni Testimonials

Previous students and alumni have praised the program for its flexibility, hands-on experiences, and the opportunity to work with renowned institutions and professionals in the field. They highlight the program's ability to prepare them for careers in the art world and beyond.