Overview

Key facts

The Studio Art program of University of Guelph accommodates specialized media concentrations within an interdisciplinary educational context. Rigorous research and intensive studio art production is actively supported by dedicated advisory committees, in conjunction with group seminar courses. Through seminars in studio art, graduate students investigate critical issues relevant to various contemporary art media. Seminars in art theory and criticism offer a concentrated investigation into current art discourse and debate. The curriculum of the University of Guelph MFA also acknowledges post-secondary art teaching as a complementary pursuit for many contemporary artists, and therefore offers a seminar on pedagogy.

Coursework is structured over a period of four semesters (two academic years) of full-time enrolment. Degree candidates present a thesis, which is comprised of an exhibition of artwork, a written support paper and an oral examination- three components that represent a thorough and integrated art practice. Throughout the duration of study, faculty advisors work closely with students in directing individual artwork and research projects. As a culminating highpoint, each semester concludes with intensive formal critiques involving all graduate faculty members, students and specially invited, distinguished artists and art professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Studio

MFA Studio

MFA Teaching Practicum

Seminar in Art Theory and Criticism

Individual Study in Art Theory and Criticism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 35 other Masters in Visual Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

the holder of a BFA degree (honours equivalent), or an honours BA (or its equivalent in fine or visual arts); or
in exceptional cases, the holder of a degree in another field who has completed a minimum of six one-semester courses in fine or visual art; or
a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer from the provisional-student category.
Documentation of artwork: 20 digital images or 10 minutes DVD, or a combination of the two.

A one-page statement that outlines the direction of the applicant's studio practice and reasons for wishing to study in the University of Guelph's MFA program in Studio Art.
Letters of reference from two studio professors.

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Tuition Fees

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19030 CAD / year

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6208 CAD / year

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Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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