Program Overview for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Canada:
The Master of Fine Arts degree is internationally recognized as a standard qualification required for teaching craft and visual arts at post-secondary educational institutions such as colleges and universities.
The NSCAD MFA Program provides students with the opportunity to develop their work in a context of intense critical discussion. Pedagogy, Research/Creation and other integral academic courses enhance the studio focus.
Students are selected for their capability as artists and craftspersons, their critical abilities, and the personal qualities and interests that might contribute to their success as teachers and scholars.
These are the international student eligibility for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Canada
Applicants to the Master of Fine Arts (Studio) should possess either a BFA degree or the equivalent qualifications from a four-year university or college program, ability as an artist or craftsperson, an interest in teaching, and academic competency.
Applicants to the MFA Program will be expected to have completed the equivalent of NSCAD’s undergraduate art history and liberal arts and science requirements and to have maintained an overall “B” average in relevant academic course work.
Applicants to the MFA Program who have a four-year diploma (but not a degree) will be required to take a qualifying semester to supplement their liberal arts requirements. This study will be undertaken at the applicant’s own expense, and does not guarantee admission to the MFA Program. Such applicants must register for a minimum of three courses (nine semester credits). The courses required in a qualifying semester will be determined by the MFA director in consultation with the appropriate division chair (or designate) and the registrar. A minimum grade of “B” must be earned.
Students are selected for their capability as artists, craftpersons, or designers; their understanding of related critical information; and the personal qualities and interests that might be expected to contribute to their success as teachers and scholars.
Applicants often have in-depth training and experience in ceramics, digital media, drawing, film, installation, jewellery/metalsmithing, painting, performance, photography, printmaking, sculpture, sound, textiles/fashion or video.Other Documents required:
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- 2 letter of Recommendation
- Portfolio or List of Works
These are the domestic student eligibility for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Applicants to the Master of Fine Arts (Studio) should possess either a BFA degree or the equivalent qualifications from a four-year university or college program, ability as an artist or craftsperson, an interest in teaching, and academic competency.
Applicants to the MFA Program will be expected to have completed the equivalent of NSCAD’s undergraduate art history and liberal arts and science requirements and to have maintained an overall “B” average in relevant academic course work.
Applicants to the MFA Program who have a four-year diploma (but not a degree) will be required to take a qualifying semester to supplement their liberal arts requirements. This study will be undertaken at the applicant’s own expense, and does not guarantee admission to the MFA Program. Such applicants must register for a minimum of three courses (nine semester credits). The courses required in a qualifying semester will be determined by the MFA director in consultation with the appropriate division chair (or designate) and the registrar. A minimum grade of “B” must be earned.
Students are selected for their capability as artists, craftpersons, or designers; their understanding of related critical information; and the personal qualities and interests that might be expected to contribute to their success as teachers and scholars.
Applicants often have in-depth training and experience in ceramics, digital media, drawing, film, installation, jewellery/metalsmithing, painting, performance, photography, printmaking, sculpture, sound, textiles/fashion or video.Other Documents required:
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- 2 letter of Recommendation
- Portfolio or List of Works
These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) are:
CA$13,000.00
CA$2,500.00
The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$70.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$13,418.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$8,400.00/year (CA$700.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,152.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$17,152.00/year by working 20 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 13.40/h + 40 h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 13.40/h at minimum wage of CA$13.40/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$70.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,348.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$8,400.00/year (CA$700.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,152.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,152.00/year by working 20 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 13.40/h + 40 h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 13.40/h at minimum wage of CA$13.40/hour. | |||||||
Each MFA student accepted into the Program is awarded a minimum of $13,000 in fellowships and assistantships to offset the costs of their Program.In addition to the fellowship, each Master of Fine Arts student is awarded a $2,500 teaching assistantship per semester for four semesters in full-time residence in the Program, totalling $10,000 over the duration of the program. Teaching Assistants work an average of ten hours per week.
Travel Assistance Funds may be applied for to support individual and group trips related to research or professional activities.Applications are available for travel within the same semester. Our Travel Subsidy Committee approves applications for about $12,000 per year for individual and class study trips.
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