Programs & Courses

Fine Arts

About this Program

For official information, please consult the MHC calendar.

You can begin a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Medicine Hat College and transfer to one of our partner universities to finish your studies. We have transfer agreements in place with University of Alberta, Faculty of Arts; University of Calgary, Faculty of Fine Arts; University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Fine Arts; University of Regina, Faculty of Fine Arts; and University of Saskatchewan, College of Arts and Science.  

We recommend that you meet with an academic advisor from Medicine Hat College and from the university you plan to attend regarding admission requirements and course selections. Navigating a transfer can be very complex, and course selection is very important to ensure you meet the admission requirements of the institution you wish to apply to.

A degree in Fine Arts can lead you down a number of career paths including:

  • Artist
  • Entrepreneur
  • Printmaker
  • Photographer
  • Conservator
  • Curatorial Assistant
  • Public Relations (museum, art gallery)
  • Exhibit Designer
  • Archivist Registrar (museum)
  • Art Therapist
  • Writer/Critic
  • Art Agent/Consultant
  • Art Transporter or Handler
  • Framer
  • Medical Illustrator
  • Art Supply Salesperson

High School
(Alberta High School Courses or equivalents with a minimum 60% average in the required courses)

  • ELA 30-1
  • Three additional 30-level academic subjects
  • One Grade 12 5-credit subject (excluding Special Projects)

Mature Student (21 years of age)
The following are minimum admission requirements. Please see an advisor for additional course-specific pre-requisites.

  • ELA 30-1
  • One other 30-level academic subject

University of Alberta, Faculty of Arts

University of Alberta
Phone:  780-492-2787
E-mail: arts.undergrad@ualberta.ca

Degrees offered in the areas of:

  • Art and Design
  • Art History
  • Design
  • Design & Visual Culture
  • Drama
  • Music

We encourage you to consult with a Medicine Hat College academic advisor, a University of Alberta academic advisor, and the University of Alberta calendar regarding admissions requirements and course selections. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree plan.

University of Calgary, Faculty of Fine Arts

University of Calgary
Phone:  403-220-55881
Email:  success@ucalgary.ca
Degrees offered in the areas of:

  • Art History
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Visual Studies

We encourage you to consult with a Medicine Hat College academic advisor, a University of Calgary academic advisor, and the University of Calgary calendar regarding admissions requirements and course selections. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree plan.

University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Fine Arts

University of Lethbridge
Phone:  403-329-2126
Email:  finearts@uleth.ca

Degrees offered in the areas of:

  • Art
  • Theatre & Dramatic Arts
  • Music
  • New Media

The General Liberal Education Requirement (GLER) is a requirement of all University of Lethbridge degree programs. The GLER involves satisfactory completion of 12 Arts and Science courses, chosen from three distinct lists (List 1 – Fine Arts & Humanities; List 2 – Social Sciences; List 3 – Science). Consult the University of Lethbridge calendar and the AB Transfer Guide for details, or speak with a Medicine Hat College academic advisor.We encourage you to consult with a Medicine Hat College academic advisor, a University of Lethbridge academic advisor, and the University of Lethbridge calendar regarding admissions requirements and course selections. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of ther academic degree plan.

University of Regina, Faculty of Fine Arts

University of Regina
Phone:  306-585-5557
Email:  finearts@uregina.ca

Degrees offered in the areas of:

  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Media and Production Studies
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts

We encourage you to consult with a Medicine Hat College academic advisor, a University of Regina academic advisor, and the University of Regina calendar regarding admissions requirements and course selections. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.

University of Saskatchewan, College of Arts and Science

University of Saskatchewan
Phone:  306-966-4231
Email:  info@arts.usask.ca

Degrees offered in the areas of:

  • Art and Art History
  • Drama
  • Music

We encourage you to consult with a Medicine Hat College academic advisor, a University of Saskatchewan academic advisor, and the University of Saskatchewan calendar regarding admissions requirements and course selections. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.

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