
Discover our departments


Art History and Visual Studies at UVic
Immerse yourself in the visual traditions of hundreds of cultures worldwide. Develop skills in communication and perception to better understand the world of art and the images you encounter every day. More about the Department of Art History and Visual Studies: https://www.uvic.ca/finearts/ahvs More about the University of Victoria: https://www.uvic.ca
Music at UVic
Immerse yourself in the study of music, from orchestral performance to music business and Indigenous practices. Whether music is your passion or pleasure, here at UVic you'll collaborate with fellow musicians and grow as an artist and performer. Visit the School of Music: https://www.uvic.ca/music Visit the University of Victoria: https://www.uvic.ca
Theatre at UVic
Every student, in every theatre course, is engaged in performance and "on-their-feet" learning. As part of our curriculum, students are involved on stage and behind the scenes in our Phoenix Theatre’s mainstage season. Department of Theatre: https://www.uvic.ca/theatre/ University of Victoria: https://www.uvic.ca
Visual Arts at UVic
We offer instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, extended media and video art. Our facilities include a gallery, art studios, a large inventory of technology and equipment, wood and metal shops, a photography studio and darkroom, a digital fabrication lab, a reading room, integrated media studios and more. Visit the Department of Visual Arts: https://finearts.uvic.ca/visualarts/ Visit the University of Victoria: https://www.uvic.ca
Writing at UVic
Our students study and collaborate with musicians, actors, visual artists, art historians and some of the greatest writers in Canada. We mentor students in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, and more. We also offer a Professional Writing Minor in Journalism and Publishing. Visit the Department of Writing: https://www.uvic.ca/writing Visit the University of Victoria: https://www.uvic.caSee more videos from the Faculty of Fine Arts at UVic playlist on YouTube.
About our faculty
As BC's only stand-alone Fine Arts faculty, we have been offering innovative programs since 1969 that have earned national recognition. Whatever your career path—whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student, or looking for professional certification—our programs and purpose-built facilities will prepare you for life and leadership in the 21st century.
Curiosity and exploration are the cornerstones of our learning environment.
Our academic departments and schools
Website | Location | Contacts |
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Department of Art History & Visual Studies | FIA 151 | People | Contacts |
School of Music | MAC B102 | Department contacts |
Department of Theatre | PNX 154 | Department contacts |
Department of Visual Arts | VIA A244 | Department contacts |
Department of Writing | FIA 251 | Department contacts |
Resources
Our Studios for Integrated Media (SIM) comprise multiple facilities and resources to help Fine Arts students, faculty and staff work creatively in the digital environment. The SIM is available to all students currently enrolled in at least one course or program in the Faculty of Fine Arts, as well as Fine Arts faculty and staff. This includes technical support, a computer classroom, large format printing and a media equipment centre.