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Fine Arts
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.
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Applicants must hold a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree, or a bachelor of arts (BA) degree, or 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.
English Language Competence
English is the language of instruction and communication at the University. Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English must demonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies in the chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate General Regulations (1.3.12 English Language Competence) for minimum language requirements and further information:
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
Critical study of contemporary issues in the fine and performing arts, with emphasis on concerns common to diverse artistic disciplines and the interaction between art and society.
Continuation of FPA 811. Prerequisite: FPA 811.
A selected topics studio course with an emphasis on interdisciplinary artistic projects. Prerequisite: FPA 811 or 812.
Intensive studio work, concentrated in a particular art discipline, but with opportunity to involve interdisciplinary materials and techniques.
and one of
Continuation of FPA 883. Prerequisite: FPA 883.
Study of particular artistic techniques or issues. The topic varies from term to term.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the (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.
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