Fine Arts Master Program
School for the Contemporary Arts | Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
間眅埶AV Calendar 2012 Spring
This program, leading to a master of fine arts (MFA) in interdisciplinary studies, provides advanced training in music, dance, theatre, film, and visual arts. It furthers cross-disciplinary research, technical skill and artistic creativity, and the development of critical awareness of the relatedness of the arts both in contemporary society and in an historical perspective. The MFA degree is the standard qualifying degree for teaching at the post-secondary level. Courses provide flexibility to accommodate individual differences in background and artistic goals, with emphasis on the production of creative interdisciplinary work. The program is full time and two years in duration. It cannot be pursued part-time and has a residency requirement due to the nature of the artistic practice.
間眅埶AV Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree, of a bachelor of arts (BA) degree, of a bachelor of music (BMus) degree, or a bachelor of education (BEd) degree in one or more of the art disciplines, with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or better. In special cases, a candidate may be admitted who does not satisfy this requirement but who either possesses comparable certification (an art school or conservatory diploma) or has exceptional experience as a practising artist.
Applicants must demonstrate creative competence with a high standing in music, dance, theatre, film, or visual art undergraduate courses, or substantial experience in these fields outside the university. For consideration by the admissions committee, applicants submit a work portfolio of audio or video tapes, scores, slides, films, plays or academic papers. Performing artists may be asked to audition.
Foreign students may be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language, attained by scoring 570 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
Program Requirements
MFA candidates complete a minimum of 35 units, including 25 of course work, and a project which is the equivalent of 10 units. Normally, this project is an art presentation accompanied by appropriate documentation with an oral defence.
Students complete all of
- FPA 811 Interdisciplinary Graduate Seminar I (5)
- FPA 812 Interdisciplinary Graduate Seminar II (5)
- FPA 813 Interdisciplinary Graduate Studio (5)
- FPA 883 Studio in Fine and Performing Arts I (5)
- FPA 898 Master of Fine Arts Graduating Project (10)
and one of
- FPA 885 Studio in Fine and Performing Arts II (5)
- FPA 887 Selected Topics in Fine and Performing Arts (5)
- FPA 889 Directed Study in Fine and Performing Arts (5)
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.