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

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.

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.

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.