This program offers a comprehensive study of the history of art, design, and visual culture. Students explore a wide range of visual materials, develop critical thinking skills, and learn to analyze the social, cultural, and historical contexts of visual productions. The program is part of the Faculty of Arts, known for its diverse curriculum, and includes opportunities for Arts Work Experience (AWE), allowing students to gain paid, full-time work experience. This combination of academic study and practical experience prepares students for diverse career paths in the visual arts and related fields.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Museums (e.g., curator, education officer), Art Galleries (e.g., exhibitions coordinator, gallery manager), Design Firms, Heritage Organizations, Arts Administration, Academia (e.g., research and teaching), Journalism/Media (e.g., art critic, visual culture commentator), Publishing, Digital Media, Cultural Resource Management, (Potentially roles in related universities, research institutions, museums, galleries, design firms, heritage organizations, arts organizations, media, publishing houses, and other sectors where expertise in art, design, and visual culture is valued)

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- North campus is the University's largest and most historic campus, located near the heart of the city of Edmonton
- Arts Work Experience (AWE) program