Catalogue reference 2024-25
This reference describes the indicated catalogue. Check with the institution to confirm the current offer and the conditions applicable to your intake.
Specializations and variants
Entrance Requirements for Studio Majors
History of Art and Visual Culture (Honours only)
Pass Program
Program pathways and conditions
These tables reproduce the source requirements for the indicated period. Official interpretation is the responsibility of the university.
Pathway 1
| Year 3 courses are normally restricted to students with a minimum of three credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above or permission of the instructor. | 5. Portfolio evaluation and academic advising interview are required for students seeking to change their major to Visual Arts. The Department will consider these requests on an ongoing basis. Contact the Department for details. |
| Year 3 courses are normally restricted to students with a minimum of three credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above or permission of the instructor. | 6. Students wishing to take VISA 3F99 , 4F06 or 4F99 must have a minimum of 75 percent major average and permission of the Department. Proposals are normally submitted by May 1 of each year. |
| Year 3 courses are normally restricted to students with a minimum of three credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above or permission of the instructor. | 7. Students wishing to take VISA 4F06 must take 3Q92 as a prerequisite, have a minimum of 75 percent major average, minimum 15.0 overall credits, and permission of the Department. Proposals are normally submitted by May 1 of each year. |
| Year 3 courses are normally restricted to students with a minimum of three credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above or permission of the instructor. | 8. Students in the Studio programs are strongly recommended to take an upper-year studio credit or a History of Art and Visual Culture credit in year 3. |
| Year 3 courses are normally restricted to students with a minimum of three credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above or permission of the instructor. | 9. History of Art and Visual Culture majors are strongly recommended to complete a second language credit from French Studies , German or Italian Studies . |
| Year 3 courses are normally restricted to students with a minimum of three credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above or permission of the instructor. | 10. Students must achieve a minimum 60 percent grade in VISA 1Q98 and in VISA 1Q99 in order to progress through their program. |
| Year 3 courses are normally restricted to students with a minimum of three credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above or permission of the instructor. | 11. From the following list, no more than 0.5 credits may be counted toward an Honours degree, single or combined major, or Pass degree: VISA 4P40 , 4P41 , 4P68 . |
| Year 3 courses are normally restricted to students with a minimum of three credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above or permission of the instructor. | 12. In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.In 15 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 15 or 20 credits may be taken. |
Pathway 2
| Year 1 | VISA 1Q98 and 1Q99 |
| Year 1 | one Sciences context credit |
| Year 1 | one Social Sciences context credit |
| Year 1 | two elective credits |
| Year 1 | Years 2 and 3 |
| Year 1 | Six credits from VISA 2P41 , 2P50 , 2P51 , 2P53 , 2P88 , 2P89 , 2P90 , 2P92 , 2Q96 , 2Q98 , 3F99 , 3M00-3M04 , 3M05-3M10 , 3M20-3M29 , 3P01 , 3P05 , 3P06 , 3P08 , 3P22 , 3P23 , 3P24 , 3P25 , 3P41 , 3P42 , 3P50 , 3P52 , 3P89 , 3P90 , 3P91 , 3P97 , 3P98 , 3P99 , 3V20-3V29 , 3V95-3V99 , 4P01 |
| Year 1 | four elective credits (see program note 9 ) |
| Year 4 | Four credits from VISA 3F99 , 3P90 , 3P91 , 3P97 , 3P98 , 3P99 , 3Q91 , 3V95-3V99 , 4F41 , 4F99 , 4P01 , 4P40 , 4P41 , 4P68 , 4P90 , 4V30-4V39 , 4V70-4V79 |
| Year 4 | one elective credit |
| Year 4 | Studio Art | |
| Year 1 | VISA 1P93 , 1P94 , 1P95 , 1P96 , 1Q98 and 1Q99 |
| Year 1 | one Sciences context credit |
| Year 1 | one elective credit |
| Year 2 | Two credits from VISA 2F05 , 2P03 , 2P04 , 2P26 , 2P27 , 2P99 , 2M90-2M99 , 2P61 , 2P93 , 2P94 , 2P96 , 2P97 , 2P99 , 2Q95 , 3F50 (not taken in year 1) |
| Year 2 | one credit from VISA 2P41 , 2P50 , 2P51 , 2P53 , 2P88 , 2P89 , 2P90 , 2P92 , 2Q98 , 3M00-3M04 , 3M05-3M10 , 3M20-3M29 , 3P01 , 3P05 , 3P06 , 3P08 , 3P22 , 3P23 , 3P24 , 3P25 , 3P50 , 3P89 , 3P92 , 3P97 , 3P98 , 3Q97 , 3Q99 |
| Year 2 | one Social Sciences context credit |
| Year 2 | one elective credit |
| Year 3 | Two VISA studio credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99 (see program note 7 ) |
| Year 3 | one VISA studio credit |
| Year 3 | two elective credits (see program note 8 ) |
| Year 4 | One credit from VISA 3P90 , 3P91 , 3P97 , 3P98 , 3V95-3V99 , 4P90 |
| Year 4 | two VISA studio credits numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 |
| Year 4 | two elective credits (see program note 8 ) |
Pathway 3
| Year 1 | VISA 1P93 , 1P94 , 1P95 , 1P96 , 1Q98 and 1Q99 |
| Year 1 | one Sciences context credit |
| Year 1 | one elective credit |
| Year 2 | Two credits from VISA 2F05 , 2M90-2M99 , 2P03 , 2P04 , 2P26 , 2P27 , 2P61 , 2P93 , 2P94 , 2P96 , 2P97 , 2P99 , 2Q95 , 3F50 (not taken in year 1) |
| Year 2 | one Social Sciences context credit |
| Year 2 | two elective credits |
| Year 3 | One credit from VISA 2P41 , 2P50 , 2P51 , 2P53 , 2P88 , 2P89 , 2P90 , 2P92 , 2Q98 , 3M00-3M04 , 3P01 , 3P05 , 3P06 , 3P08 , 3P22 , 3P23 , 3P24 , 3P25 , 3P50 , 3P52 , 3P89 , 3P90 , 3P91 , 3P97 , 3P98 , 3Q99 |
| Year 3 | one VISA studio credit numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99 |
| Year 3 | one VISA studio credit |
| Year 3 | two elective credits |
Courses
These courses were identified on the program source page. Their presence does not mean they are all required in every pathway.
Sources and references
Reference year : 2024-25
Dates and sources are retained to help you verify the information. Translations are provided to facilitate reading; the official source governs conditions and requirements.
Source reference : https://brocku.ca/webcal/2024/undergrad/visa.html