Creative activity and research
Knowledge and practice
UVic’s Faculty of Fine Arts is an acknowledged leader in arts knowledge and creative practice. With creativity and culture recognized as one of , our five departments feature world-renowned, award-winning researchers and creative artists with unparalleled skills in knowledge creation and use, as well as fine and performing arts training.
You can learn more about the impact of our research and the range of our creative activity by visiting our
Specializations
Arts knowledge is integral to the Fine Arts at UVic. Our focus on dynamic learning — anchored by purpose-built facilities for our departments of , , , and — offers an extraordinary environment for artistic expression and the integration of research and education. Our creative activities resonate far and wide for faculty, students, guest artists and scholars.
Interested in furthering your research as a graduate student? Be sure to visit the appropriate department page for more information about our exciting range of MA, MFA, MMus, PhD programs
Impact
Fine Arts research and creative production has a demonstrated impact in areas of social responsibility, including aging and wellness, gender and identity, and applied theatre, among others. Our infrastructure includes a new , , CFI-funded , , and designation as Canada’s only . We are responsive to student and industry demands, and actively seek out new opportunities for partnerships that enhance innovation, engage with community partners, mobilize knowledge in society, and support entrepreneurship.
Meet our researchers
Faces of UVic Research is a series of "elevator pitch" style videos showcasing the passion and commitment of UVic researchers. It's a great way to discover what our faculty are researching and discovering.
See more videos from the playlist on YouTube.