Fine Arts
Fine Arts Co-op is optional for students studying:
- Art History and Visual Studies
- Cultural Resource Management
- Music
- Professional Writing
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
- Writing
Office & contacts
Our regular business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office: Clearihue D128
Co-op coordinator:
Joy Andrews
hufaco@uvic.ca
250-721-7629
Co-op assistant:
Annette Bailey-Smith
hufacoop@uvic.ca
250-721-8841
Program formats
The following program formats are available:
- co-op (traditional format)
- work experience program
- parallel co-op (part-time)
- post-study internship
- entrepreneurial co-op
Learn more about these types of co-op.
Requirements & deadlines
Application requirements:
You can apply for co-op beginning in second year. You must:- have a minimum B average (GPA 5.0)
- be full-time student (minimum 6.0 course units per term)
- be registered in at least one of the following:
- degree program (BA, BFA, BSc, BMus) in the Faculty of Fine Arts
- English Minor in Professional Communication
- Fine Arts Minor in Professional Writing
Application periods:
- Fall: September 1 - September 30, 2022
- Spring: December 15 - January 20, 2023
Fine Arts graduate students are also eligible for co-op. Please speak to your supervisor about your plans.
Once admitted, you'll complete the Introduction to Professional Practice course in Brightspace. This course includes self-directed reading and assignments, as well as workshops.
Fees
Co-op students pay a co-op tuition fee for each work term. It's free to join co-op and attend the preparation course—you'll pay your tuition fee after you secure a co-op work term.
You'll pay your fees according to the same tuition fee deadlines as regular course fees.
Fees per work term for undergraduate students:
- domestic students: $760.98
- international students: $1,414.67
Fees per work term for graduate students:
- domestic students: $760.98
- international students: $957.14
Note that the graduate co-op tuition fee is different than the graduate installment fee. If you are a grad student and register for a co-op work term, during that term, you'll pay:
- the grad co-op program fee
- the grad ancillary fees
If you register for a course (e.g. thesis 596 or 598) and a co-op work term in the same term, during that term, you'll pay:
- the grad co-op program tuition fee
- the course tuition fee
- the grad ancillary fees
Questions about co-op tuition fees? Email us or call 250-721-7032 for assistance.
Average salaries
You'll receive a salary from your employer during each co-op work term. Co-op salaries vary according to many factors, including your previous work experience, the industry you're working in and the responsibilities of your co-op job.
Here is an average monthly salary for a Fine Arts work term:
- undergraduate: $2,570
- graduate: $2,956
Work terms
Co-op work terms begin in January, May and September and are typically 4 months long.
- undergraduate co-op: 3 work terms (4 or 5 optional)
- work experience program: 1 or 2 work terms
- master's students: 2 work terms
- PhD students: 3 work terms
- continuing studies diploma: 1 work term
Learn more about:
Sample employers & jobs
During your co-op terms, you could work for:
- government (municipal, provincial or federal)
- theatres
- galleries
- libraries
- arts groups
- non-profit organizations
- newspapers and publishers
- private companies (all sizes)
Job examples:
- 3D animation and digital media intern—Western Digital
- box office coordinator—Victoria Jazz Society
- curatorial assistant—Legacy Art Gallery
- junior analyst—Government of Canada
- marketing and development assistant—Open Space Gallery
- multimedia coordinator—Pacific Peoples’ Partnership
- production and editorial assistant—Harbour Publishing
- programming assistant—Maritime Museum of BC
- technical writer—SAP
Get support
If you identify as having a disability or a mental health condition, or if you belong to an equity group, we can support your co-op experience.
We'll help you with every step, from applying to co-op to making sure you're supported at work.
How to apply
The application deadline for our Spring 2023 is January 20, 2023.
Apply by logging into the co-op portal using your netlink ID. Select "Co-op" from the menu, then follow the prompts to complete your application.
You'll be unable to apply if:
- you've previously been enrolled or are currently enrolled in another co-op at UVic
- you're not in the Faculty of Fine Arts
- you're trying to apply outside of the admission period.
For assistance with applying, please contact us.
After you apply
We'll contact you about your acceptance after January 20. Once you're admitted, you'll be enrolled in the Introduction to Professional Practice program. This free Brightspace course includes self-directed reading and assignments as well as four workshops. You must complete this course before you can find a co-op work term.
Spring 2023 workshop dates
- January 27, February 3, 10 and 17 (Fridays from 2:30 - 3:50 p.m.)
If you have a class conflict, please let us know.