Colourful, richly textured canvasses. The smooth curve of chiseled marble. Digital light sculptures. Photographs at the intersection of fantasy and document. Always more than meets the eye, the visual arts push the boundaries of our understanding, expanding our sense of the real, the valuable, the urgent. Experiment with new ways of making and use your work as a springboard into the important debates of the 21st century.

At York, join a faculty of practicing professionals to gain the skills necessary to bring complex ideas to life and produce interdisciplinary art, focusing on a wide range of media including photography, sculpture, drawing, painting and printmaking and digital media. Ground your practice in theory, gain fresh perspectives from global voices and join a stimulating dialogue about present-day art and its impact beyond the studio. With top-notch production facilities and equipment at your fingertips, become an active participant in Toronto’s bold and exhilarating arts scene as a first step in a rewarding career. Spark your inspiration.

With a BFA of Studio Art at York University, you can go on to a successful career as an artist, 3D printing specialist, curator, teacher, architect, arts administrator, courtroom sketch artist, critic, furniture designer, interior decorator and beyond.

Our customized Career Roadmap will give you an in-depth look at how York will guide you throughout your academic journey. Get steps closer to the career you envision by unlocking exclusive access to ways you can get involved with professional organizations and graduate with experience in your field.

From art design to art history, the Studio Art program will provide you with much more than you imagined. Take your passion to the next level and find a career path that’s right for you.