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Lakehead University

Thunder Bay , Thunder Bay ,Canada

Visual Arts, Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts

Our Department of Visual Arts offers hands-on degree programs that develop both the technical and conceptual skills needed to transform ideas into art. As a Visual Arts student you will learn to:

Communicate visually through various media including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics
Develop studio skills through practical applications
Interpret the world, cultures, and daily life through a creative lens
Critically analyze visual culture 
In addition to the in-depth study of studio disciplines, our programs also include the study of art history and art theory, professional development, and outreach opportunities with local art galleries and creative organizations 

We are a relatively small Department with a close-knit community of student artists. Our small size allows our faculty to focus on you as an individual artist and offer personal attention within the studio class setting. We also attend a field trip each year to visit museums and galleries, to supplement the structure of in-class learning. Our classes have visited art and cultural centres in Toronto, Chicago, Montreal, Ottawa, Minneapolis, and New York.

Campus Information

Thunder Bay

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

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PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)
Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Applicants will be considered for admission provided they present one of the following certificates:
A State Higher Secondary Certificate awarded by a State Board of Higher Secondary Education or; 
India and Delhi Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education or; 
Indian School Certificate awarded by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations
For applicants who are currently in-progress, please submit:

X level exam scores,
XI level final mark sheet, and
Mid-year or predicated XII results.

The DET is now being widely accepted across institutions in Canada given its reliability and flexibility for students to access the test even while socially distanced, ease to book without lengthy testing wait times, and fast delivery of results.
 
TEST

Minimum Score

TOEFL paper based

550 (with no component less than 50)

TOEFL computer based

213 (with no component less than 17)

TOEFL internet based

80 (with no component less than 19)

IELTS - International English Language Testing System

6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)

MELAB - Michigan English Language Assessment Battery

85

CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment

60