CAD 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.
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, totaling $10,000 over the duration of the program. Teaching Assistants work an average of ten hours per week.
On occasion, a Research Assistantship (RA) may be awarded, in addition to the regular teaching / research assistantships, to all NSCAD MFA students. Here are some current Research Opportunities on campus:
The Drawing Lab
The Drawing Lab, located at NSCAD’s Academy Campus, is a SSHRC-funded collaboration between researchers at NSCAD and Dalhousie Universities. The research being conducted at The Drawing Lab seeks to determine whether the notion of the 'good eye' is more than a metaphor.
The methodology employed involves quantifying, mapping and comparing patterns of eye-movement in subjects who are drawing directly from observation.
Beginning in August 2015, The Drawing Lab will employ 1 to 2 MFA students as Research Assistants for roughly 5 to 10 hours per week, based on their interests, abilities and other time commitments. Rate of pay is anticipated to begin at $18.00/hour. Research Assistantships may involve testing and/or tutoring in drawing.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, contact Mathew Reichertz and/or Bryan Maycock[mreichertz@nscad.ca].