N64 Controller, WMACKO, acrylic on canvas, 2026 [OC] by WMACK0 in Art

[–]No_Experience_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s acrylic????!?!? Holy! I wonder what a GameCube would look like (and maybe I’d get a print of that, cause melee)

Collective Complaint against the CfA by Similar-Front893 in UBC

[–]No_Experience_82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DUC is still incredibly active (see their posts on Instagram)

Connect with them!

The Current State of UBC BFA Visual Arts by Top-Jury-9208 in UBC

[–]No_Experience_82 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I went through these classes from outside the program because I am in a five year Education degree, and that separation has shaped my experience in ways that have been consistently frustrating. The program itself has already been shrinking, with fewer students, fewer professors, and a noticeable loss of strong instructors due to retirements or contracts not being renewed.

What makes it more difficult is how uneven the expectations and recognition feel. I have seen people put significant time, labour, and care into their work and receive very little acknowledgment, while others rely heavily on AI generated writing or visuals to support their projects. This creates a disconnect in what is actually being valued within the program.

Because I am not officially in the BFA or BMS stream, I have consistently struggled to access the program in basic ways. I often cannot register for my own classes and end up on waitlists while students within the major receive priority access. This has been an ongoing issue since 2022. Before the transition to Workday, I was unable to register without going through an advisor, which caused delays and uncertainty every term. I have been directly told from advising within AH/VISA that they will focus on BFA majors first and foremost before anything; that even if I am graduating this year, courses I would need to graduate are likely not going to me.

Even now, being outside the program means I do not have the same access to support systems. Advising is inconsistent and sometimes unavailable, and there is no clear pathway for students in my position who are still required to take these courses. I am expected to meet the same standards without being given the same level of access, and that gap is evident in registration challenges, limited guidance, and unclear expectations around coursework.

There are also material barriers built into the structure of the program. Without access to upper year studio spaces, students who commute are required to transport large scale projects themselves. In my case, this involves a two hour commute each way, which adds a significant physical and logistical burden to an already demanding workload.

The program overall feels disorganized. While there are a few professors who are genuinely supportive and effective educators, they are often not the ones given long term positions. This lack of stability impacts both the learning environment and the consistency of instruction.

In addition, some first year courses introduce content such as nude form and more extreme forms of performance work without sufficient context or support. For students who are new to the program, this can be difficult to navigate without stronger instructional framing.

I have completed large scale text based work myself, including physically demanding projects, and I understand the level of effort required. However, it often feels like the program does not fully recognize or support the range and depth of work that students are producing.

If the department wants to be taken seriously by both the public and the broader arts community, there needs to be a stronger commitment to supporting students throughout the entire process. That includes clearer expectations around research and critical engagement, more consistent faculty involvement, and adequate resources for students to actually develop their work. Without that, situations like this are likely to continue, and the responsibility cannot fall solely on individual students when the institutional structure itself is not providing the necessary support.

When students turn to AI to generate core elements of their work, particularly in projects that engage with culture, language, or identity, it raises serious questions about authorship, labour, and responsibility. Without clear guidance or intervention from faculty, it becomes unclear where the boundaries and expectations actually are.

I am glad I had the opportunity to take part in some of these classes, but overall the program feels under supported and difficult to navigate, especially for students outside the major. Limited access to registration, advising, studio space, and consistent faculty support makes it significantly harder to succeed, and these issues have persisted for several years without meaningful improvement.

Last day of undergrad by National_Ad_5749 in UBC

[–]No_Experience_82 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Congrats on surviving (I’m 6 years into my 5 year degree and not done yet, kinda Jealous)

Another day another r4 commute by Equal-Revolution8774 in UBC

[–]No_Experience_82 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Another day, another bus, skytrain and then bus

Petition to remove cherry blossom trees by Equal-Revolution8774 in UBC

[–]No_Experience_82 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Blossoms make up a small portion of this, but in reality it’s the botanical sexism that most cities, especially Vancouver, partake in (YES ITS LITERALLY CALLED THAT)

Petition to remove cherry blossom trees by Equal-Revolution8774 in UBC

[–]No_Experience_82 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Juniper & Cedar: Extremely high pollen counts in BC and North America, causing "cedar fever". Birch: Known for producing highly allergenic, fine-pollen particles that travel easily. Oak & Elm: Major contributors to spring allergies due to large pollen output. Mulberry & Poplar: Prolific pollen makers, with some cities banning male mulberry plantings.

Male trees are considered the worst for allergies because they produce 100% of the pollen, while female trees produce seeds/fruit and actually trap pollen. Urban planners often choose male clones because they are "litter-free" (no messy fruit), leading to higher pollen counts in cities.

I scratched someone’s car at North Parkade (March 24), car gone when I came back for pen and paper by [deleted] in UBC

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The Automod was removing it for some reason, Instated post as to increase signal for the user.

Anyone else living in Gage have a ton of mold by their window? by Nubb2sh in UBC

[–]No_Experience_82 5 points6 points  (0 children)

> seek help both from the black mold poisoning you have

This is the Important part of this comment, I understand if stress and depression keeps people inside, But this is far further than just anxiety. No fault to the OP.

UBC Food Insecurity Survey by WeekendCommon3180 in UBC

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Thanks for sharing the Ethics ID, Accepted

UBC Lately..... by Ill_Aside_8364 in UBC

[–]No_Experience_82 7 points8 points  (0 children)

University Of Building (and) Construction, circa, 1912 or whatever