Fine Arts
Fine Arts Co-op is optional for students studying:
- Art History and Visual Studies
- Cultural Resource Management
- Music
- Professional Writing
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
- Writing
How co-op works
Co-op gives you hands-on paid work experience related to what you're studying. It's the perfect way to develop your skills and find a career you love.
Learn more about what co-op is, how it works with your degree, and what to expect as a co-op student.
How to join
You can join co-op at the start of your second year.
For optional co-op programs, you can apply to join co-op between June 9 and September 19 (the last day to add classes).
To join, you must:
- be registered in at least one of the following:
- degree program (BA, BFA, BSc, BMus) in the Faculty of Fine Arts
- Cultural Resource Management Program
- have completed your first year of study
- have a minimum B average
- be a full-time UVic student
- enrol in FA 201 either in the Fall or Spring term (Fine Arts graduate students are also eligible for co-op and will register for FA 501). Please note: If you have completed IS 310D: LE,NONET Preparation Seminar or another course equivalent to Introduction to Professional Practice, please contact us directly for admission.
International students: we recommend registering for the Fall HUMA 201/501 course to allow time to apply for your co-op work permit before your first work term.
After registering for FA 201 or FA 501, you'll be invited to complete the Humanities and Fine Arts Co-op Program Application. You'll receive confirmation of your acceptance into the program from the Humanities and Fine Arts co-op coordinator.
Once you're accepted
You will begin your co-op education through FA 201: Introduction to Professional Practice classes, which you'll take once before your first work term. Graduate students will complete FA 501: Introduction to Professional Practice classes.
Your course will include 8 in-person, synchronous sessions, along with readings and assignments.
The goal of the course is to give you baseline tools and skills to help you in your co-op (and later, full-time) job hunt. You'll learn about the hiring process, passive and active search options, résumé and cover letter writing, professionalism and ethics, interview skills, networking skills and how to be successful on your work term.
Workshop times:
- Fall 2024: Fridays 2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. (October 4 – November 22)
- Spring 2025: Friday 2:30 p.m. – 3:20 .p.m. (January 17 – March 7)
Program formats
The following program formats are available:
- co-op (traditional format)
- work experience program
- parallel co-op (part-time)
- post-study internship
- entrepreneurial co-op
Learn more about these types of co-op.
Fees
Co-op students pay a co-op tuition fee for each work term. It's free to join co-op and attend the preparation course—you'll pay your tuition fee after you secure a co-op work term.
You'll pay your fees according to the same tuition fee deadlines as regular course fees.
Fees per work term for undergraduate students:
- domestic students: $807.56
- international students: $1,696.74
Fees per work