MA/MS in Visual Arts (MFA) is a master's degree in Visual Arts programme taught at Western University in London, Canada. The programme runs for 6 semesters.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Visual Arts
Duration: 6 semesters
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Visual Arts (MFA) is offered by the Department of Visual Arts in Western University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. The MFA in Visual Art offers training in contemporary visual art and prepares graduates for professional careers as artists and curators, for advanced studies at the PhD level, and for careers in galleries, museums, and other art-world contexts. It combines an emphasis on critical theory with studio-based instruction; in the first semester, all MA and MFA students take a shared core course in art methodologies, after which MFA students work in small seminar courses to develop their research and studio practice. The program is full-time and thesis-based, completed over six terms. Applicants typically hold a BFA or Honours BA in visual arts and are expected to demonstrate significant creative and academic accomplishment through a written and studio portfolio.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a BFA or Honours BA degree in visual arts with a minimum B+ (78%) standing; students with a studio concentration in a Bachelor's program are also considered if they can demonstrate significant experience and accomplishment in the field, and a minimum of three full courses in art history, including modern, contemporary and Canadian art, is preferred. Applicants must submit a written sample of at least 1000 words along with photographic, video or digital documentation of their studio practice and a description of the work. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency: TOEFL iBT minimum 86 (no individual score below 20), IELTS Academic minimum 6.5 out of 9, Duolingo English Test minimum 115, or CAEL Assessment minimum 60.
