Fine Arts Advising Centre

Summer studies

The departments in the Faculty of Fine Arts also offer summer studies classes.

• History in Art (PDF)
• Theatre (PDF)
• Writing (PDF)

Time table

Class Schedule

• Fine Arts
• History in Art
• Theatre
• Music
• Visual Arts
• Writing

Visual Arts

Application to the Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts program requires:

• An application to the Admissions Office for first-time applicants to the University of Victoria or an application to re-register for internal transfer students
• A portfolio & questionnaire submission to the Department of Visual Arts admissions review committee

Deadlines

• Applications / re-registrations are due by February 28
• Portfolio submission to the department are due by March 09
• Final transcripts are due by May 31

Portfolio & questionnaire

Downloads for the three parts of the department submission are available below

1. Questionnaire
2. Portfolio Requirements
3. Image List

University of Victoria Calendar

• Program Admissions
• Visual Arts Courses (ART)
• Web Time Table

School of Music

Application to the School of Music

All candidates to the Bachelor of Music program must complete separate applications to the University's Undergraduate Admissions and to the School of Music.

• Requirements for admission are outlined in the Admissions handbook Preview,and in the University Calendar. High school counsellors should also be able to give you this information.
  
  
• Apply for an audition online or you can obtain application materials by postal mail from: Upon completion, this form should be returned directly to the School of Music.
  
  
• The Application for Admission to the UVic is to be submitted to Admission Services no later than March 31. Early admission must submit the application no later than February 28.
  

In addition to qualifying for admission to the university, you must also satisfy the School of Music's entrance requirements:

1. In-person audition
2. Interview
3. Two letters of recommendation

The School's admission requirements can be completed in a one-day visit to the campus. For applicants seeking entrance for the following September, auditions are normally held in March and April. If you should happen to miss the published audition dates, you should still contact the music office, since alternative dates may be available.

If an in-person audition is not possible, you may apply for acceptance to the music program by submitting a high-quality audition tape, CD, or video recording. Applicants in strings should submit a video recording. The recording should include your performance of two contrasting works and should be received by the School no later than April 15. However, it is strongly recommended that you attend one of the Spring audition dates whenever possible.