Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts

The MFA in Visual Art offers training in contemporary visual art and prepares its graduates for professional careers as artists and curators, as well as for advanced training at the PhD level, and for a range of careers in galleries, museums, and other art world contexts. It combines an emphasis on critical theory with instruction in the studio arts. In the first semester, all MA and MFA students take a core course in art theory together, thereby providing opportunities for exchange and collaboration. Students work in small seminar courses to develop their research and studio practice.Program Length6 Terms

A BFA or Honours BA degree in visual arts with a minimum B standing Students with a studio concentration in a Bachelors program will also be considered if they can demonstrate significant experience and accomplishments in the field It is preferred that students also have a minimum of three full courses or equivalent in art history including modern contemporary and Canadian art Students must submit a sample of written work of at least 1000 words In addition we require photographic video or digital documentation of studio practice accompanied by a description of the work