对艺术史的研究有助于培养学生的批判性技能和方法，以研究和诠释由于各个年龄段的人类创造力而产生的艺术和视觉文化作品。这些技能可以应用到许多有助于使我们的世界变得更美好的职业中：教育
The iArts BA is a Level II entry program that emphasizes interdisciplinary creative practice as a collective mode of learning, preparing students for professional careers in the arts. You will have the opportunity to engage with a range of hands-on media and techniques in art and performance, while also learning about the histories and critical contexts of art and performance locally, nationally and internationally.<br>With a focus on student-directed learning, the BA allows you to pursue your own interests and develop skill sets to support your personal, artistic expression. You will also have many opportunities to work collaboratively and expand beyond traditional arts practice to engage with one another and with the University and community at large.<br>iArts is a unique integrated arts degree that invites students to direct their path including: acting, painting/drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, devising plays, researching cultural and critical histories, creating videos and more.<br>iArts is committed to issues of social justice, equity and diversity in the arts and society.<br>iArts believes in environmentally-responsible studio practices and is the only program in Canada to declare a commitment to this initiative.<br>iArts faculty members are practicing cultural producers and pride themselves on teaching both the creative and entrepreneurial skills needed for a career in the arts.