Program Overview for Art - MFA in Canada:
The Master of Fine Arts engages students in a deep exploration of visual art as practice-based creative research, drawing together the technical and interpretive skills required of a professional arts practice. Students work with a range of media or focus on a specific medium, and are given studio space and full access to the resources of the department. The Master of Fine Arts is widely recognized as the pathway to becoming an artist-teacher at institutions of higher learning in North America. The program consists of:
- Core Courses: In each term students complete a studio course and graduate seminar.
- Exhibition: Students will show their work in an exhibition as a program requirement.
- Art History and Critical Study: Students will take courses in research methods, art theory and criticism, critical study and research, and a conference course in Art History.
- Supporting Paper and Oral Exam: Students will prepare a paper and undergo a final thesis oral exam.
These are the international student eligibility for the Art - MFA in Canada
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.. A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution..
- Supervisor: A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program
- Work Samples: A portfolio of 20 images of recent work submitted as a single PDF. Up to five minutes of video documentation may be submitted as links within this document. Please ensure the images are in jpeg format/300dpi/no larger than 1280 pixels in any dimension, and include their title, dimensions, medium and year. Add links to the video(s) (via YouTube, Vimeo, personal website,etc) along with one reference image, with title, length and year.
- Documents: A three-to-five page statement of intent
- Reference Letter: Two
- Other Tests: None
Other Documents Required:
- Official transcripts
- Standardized tests(if required)
- Document translation(If in language other than English)
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the domestic student eligibility for the Art - MFA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.. A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution..
- Supervisor: A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program
- Work Samples: A portfolio of 20 images of recent work submitted as a single PDF. Up to five minutes of video documentation may be submitted as links within this document. Please ensure the images are in jpeg format/300dpi/no larger than 1280 pixels in any dimension, and include their title, dimensions, medium and year. Add links to the video(s) (via YouTube, Vimeo, personal website,etc) along with one reference image, with title, length and year.
- Documents: A three-to-five page statement of intent
- Reference Letter: Two
- Other Tests: None
Other Documents Required:
- Official transcripts
- Standardized tests(if required)
- Document translation(If in language other than English)
These are the test eligibilities for the Art - MFA to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Art - MFA in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 86
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the Art - MFA are:
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The international student tuition fees and costs for Art - MFA in Canada.
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| Application Fees | CA$145.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$15,600.00/year (CA$1,300.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$19,200.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$19,200.00/year by working 20 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 15/h + 40 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 15/h at minimum wage of CA$15.00/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Art - MFA in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$125.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$15,600.00/year (CA$1,300.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$19,200.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$19,200.00/year by working 20 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 15/h + 40 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 15/h at minimum wage of CA$15.00/hour. | |||||||
The University of Calgary will waive the admission application fee for undergraduate and graduate admission for citizens from the seven countries affected by the U.S. travel ban, to ensure students have every opportunity to pursue or complete their studies.
Most thesis-based graduate programs provide funding for students in the first two years of a Master’s degree and the first four of a PhD. More information is available from the program.
Each year, most faculties have several graduate teaching and research assistantships available for students. Contact your program for information about eligibility, application deadlines and procedures.
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