FINE ART Major Map
BACHELOR OF FINE ART HONOURS (MAJOR) │ BACHELOR OF FINE ART (GENERAL)
Get the
Courses
You Need
Get
Relevant
Experience
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
Take ARTF 127, 128, ARTH
120.
Take ARTF 227, 228.
Try to complete all core courses,
including 6.0 units from ARTH
at the 200 level (ARTH 227 or
ARTH 231, 232 are
recommended).
Complete your program
requirements. Take ARTF 447,
448.
For plan requirements, see the
faculty website. Speak to an
academic counselor at the Arts
and Science Office or the
Undergraduate Chair for help.
Join teams or clubs on campus
such as Ultraviolet Magazine.
Volunteer at the Queen’s
Archives or the Union Gallery.
See the Co-Curricular
Opportunities Directory or AMS
Clubs Directory for more ideas.
Apply to graduate on SOLUS.
Take ARTF 337, 338.
Look into summer jobs by talking
to the Fine Art department or
Career Services about work
through SWEP.
Stay during the summer as an
assistant to a faculty member or
apply for an external summer
research opportunity.
Take more responsibility within
different clubs or
extracurriculars.
If interested, apply to ARTH 395
for a 12-week internship at a
gallery or museum.
Consider entrepreneurial
opportunities at programs like the
Queen’s Summer Innovation
Initiative (QSII).
Apply to exhibit your work at the
Union Gallery for your 4th year.
Investigate full-time jobs or other
opportunities related to careers of
interest. Assess what experience
you’re lacking and fill in gaps
with volunteering, clubs, or
internships.
Get
Connected
with Your
Community
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
Volunteer on or off-campus with
different community
organizations, such as the
Modern Fuel Artist Run Centre
and the Queen's Expressions
Visual Arts Club.
Get involved with the Fine Arts
Departmental Student Council
(DSC).
Do targeted networking with
people working in careers of
interest (with alumni, using
LinkedIn, etc.).
Consider joining professional
associations like the Federation
of Canadian Artists and the
Canadian Artist’s Representation.
Connect with professors at events
or workshops hosted by the DSC.
Get out to community art events
and gallery exhibitions and
openings.
Build your intercultural
competence by getting involved
with other cultures or by
practicing or improving your
language skills. Stop by QUIC
for ideas to go abroad, volunteer
at QUIC or attend one of their
events.
Consider becoming a member of
the Board of an Artist-Run
Centre.
Start focusing on areas of
interest. Learn about the
requirements for careers of
interest– do they need additional
schooling? If so, prepare to take
the required tests (such as the
LSAT or GRE). Attend Grad
School workshops at Career
Services if interested.
Apply to jobs or future education,
or make plans for other
adventures. Prepare reference
letters if you’re applying to
graduate school. Make an
appointment with Career Services
for help with future plans.
Get
Thinking
Globally
The Queen’s University
International Centre will be your
first stop to internationalizing
your degree. Speak to a QUIC
advisor or get involved in their
many programs, events and
training opportunities.
Get Ready
for Life
After
Graduation
Grappling with program
decisions? – go to different Major
Nights by the departments or
various Career Fairs during the
year. Get some help deciding by
visiting Career Services.
Start or continue volunteering
with organizations such as
Student Friends of the Agnes
Etherington Art Centre,
The Artel and the Kingston Arts
Council.
Is an exchange in your future?
Start thinking about where you
would like to study abroad.
Apply in January for a 3rd year
exchange through the
International Programs Office.
Explore different careers of
interest by reading books in the
Career Services Career Advising
and Resource Area, such as
Careers in Art, talking to people
whose careers interest you, or
connecting with alumni on
LinkedIn.
Prepare yourself to work in a
multi-cultural
environment by taking QUIC’s
Intercultural
Competency Certificate, and start
thinking about work or further
studies abroad.
Caution: *This map is meant as a guide to provide suggestions throughout your university career. The activities, resources, and careers mentioned are possibilities – you are not
restricted to them and you don’t have to follow this exact timeline. Every person (including you!) will find their own unique path through their degree at Queen’s and beyond.
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Where could I go after graduation?
Advertising specialist
Animation artist
Architecture
Art conservationist
Art consultant
Art technician
Art therapist
Arts administration
Auction manager
Book illustrator
Commercial artist
Computer and media specialist
Costume designer
Drafting
Education
Events management
Exhibit and display design
Fashion designer
Gallery owner
Graphic art
Interior designer
Landscape architecture
Medical illustrator
Museum and gallery curator
Painting
Photography
Production designer
Professional artist
Sculpting
Stage designer
*some careers may require additional training
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Fine Art at Queen’s
Why study Fine Art at Queen’s?
With its tradition of scholarship and research, and an environment that both stimulates and challenges, Queen’s provides the ideal setting for the
study of and creation of Visual Art. Our program combines the creative, technical, and critical studies required for studio practice in four
interrelated areas: drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture/new media. These are seen as broad overlapping areas each containing many
approaches and procedures. Studio training is complemented by studies in Art History and elective courses. It is possible to complete a Minor in
another subject as a part of the BFA (Honours) degree.
What program options are there?
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Major in Visual Art – Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)
General in Visual Art – Bachelor of Fine Art
See the department website for course requirements.
Getting what you need to succeed in the workplace
What do employers want?
In a recent survey from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives the top 6 skills sought by employers were:
1 People skills
2 Communication skills
3 Problem-solving skills
4 Analytical abilities
5 Leadership skills
6 Industry-specific Knowledge
How do I get the skills I need?
It is important to develop a balanced skill set – many of which you will develop during your studies. To stand out from the crowd,
gain experience outside the classroom through the multitude of clubs and activities in and around Queen’s. Check out ideas in the
Get Relevant Experience section of this map.
What can I learn studying Fine Art at Queen’s?
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Artistic skills - command of the basic vocabularies, materials, traditional and technology-based tools, techniques and thinking
processes belonging to drawing, print, paint, sculpture/installation and digital media.
Knowledge of expressive, intuitive, intellectual, and structural aspects of visual art
Ability to think critically, analytically, and conceptually about works of art
Oral and written communication – communicate your thoughts effectively in speech and in writing.
Experience in a studio environment - work confidently and independently in the studio environment by employing safe, effective,
and respectful working practices
Problem solving - understand a variety of approaches to the making of art and identify and solve aesthetic, formal and conceptual
problems in their discipline areas
Research skills- discuss and write about exemplary works of art from other cultures and historical periods, including current
contemporary practices
What makes ME special?
You have a unique set of skills and experiences. Take the time to think about the skills you have personally developed at Queen’s.
Explaining your strengths with compelling examples will be important for applications to employers and further education. For
help, check out the Career Services skills workshop.
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Fine Art Major Map
How to use this map
• Got
questions about careers and classes?
• Feeling a little lost or overwhelmed by choices?
• Wondering what you are “supposed” to be doing?
Use this map to plan for success in five overlapping areas of career and academic life. Each map helps you explore
possibilities, set goals and track accomplishments. To make your own custom map, use the My Major Map tool.
Don’t stress if you haven’t done all of the suggested activities. The map is not a prescription – it’s a tool for finding your
own way at Queen’s.
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Fine Art Program (Visual Art)
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