This degree is offered as a double major BA (Fine Art and Visual Culture), a single major BA (Fine Art) or BA (Visual Culture).
The Fine Art major draws upon the diverse and complex traditions of Fine Art calling for a high degree of self-discipline, capacity for self-criticism and dedication to the demanding profession of being an artist. This course aims to produce highly accomplished and knowledgeable graduates able to contribute to the artistic, aesthetic and social needs of contemporary society.
The Visual Culture major (history and theories of Art and Design) students gain practical training in critical understandings of how visual culture structures and informs our world. Students are also trained in practices of seeing and representation through technical and intuitive skills based in drawing.
These courses offer you broad experience in visual arts and enable you to engage with a multitude of specified online learning resources. You will have access to an online art image database, examples of artwork presentations for assessment, submission guidelines and technical expertise. These courses are delivered fully online.
The most convenient way to enroll for a programme at OUA is via OUA's secured online enrolment system.
1. Create a login
To enrol online you will need to create a login (if you already have a login please go to step 2). To create a login, click the "Create a Login" link in My Area, located on nearly every page on the OUA's website.
2. Find your unit
The search is located in the top right corner on every page. You will also find unit and qualification lists in " What to study ". When you find a unit that interests you, click the name of the unit to view the unit description page.
3. Choose your study period
To enrol in the unit, click the “Enrol Now” button, located at the top and bottom of the unit description page. Select study period and click on “Add to shopping basket” button.
4. Add units to your shopping basket
You can return to your Shopping Basket at any time by clicking on "Shopping basket” in “My Area". All items added to your shopping basket are saved until you proceed with your enrolment or until the close of enrolment date of the selected study period.
5. Enrol
Click the “Proceed with Enrolment” button on the shopping basket page to proceed through the enrolment process. Make sure you read each page along the way as its here that you will find important information about your enrolment.
Make your payments online
You can make your payment online any time before the close of enrolment date.
Making your payment is easy, login and click on the “Make a Payment” link in My Area. OUA accept payments by Credit Card, FEE-HELP, Money Order or Cheque.
OUA also allows students to apply for FEE-HELP via its online system.
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