Undergraduate
BFA or BDes?
Can't decide between a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Design?
To answer this question, think about what excites you and where you see your art school journey taking you.
Programs
Alberta University of the Arts offers four-year undergraduate programs leading to Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and the Bachelor of Design (BDes) degrees. The Bachelor of Fine Arts and the Bachelor of Design programs emphasize studio practice placed in social and cultural contexts through an integrated studio and School of Critical and Creative Studies curriculum.
A chance to...

...surprise yourself, gain skills and discover new directions.
Your creative path.
Flexible & unique
With 12 possible areas of specialization, including secondary concentrations, AUArts’ degree programs provide the flexibility to create a curriculum as unique as you are.
Guidance & support
AUArts' Undergraduate programs will give you freedom to explore, expert guidance to hone your skills, and the support to begin a successful career.