Overview

Program description

As a smaller program with high caliber students and first-rate digital facilities, the New Media program at University of Lethbridge offers an exceptional level of interaction with faculty who are practicing artists, designers, and scholars engaged in extensive collaboration and interdisciplinary research and production. Bolstered by prolific and national renowned fine arts and performance arts communities, the program offers student unique opportunities to contribute to the vibrant cultural like of the region.

The New Media MFA program from University of Lethbridge offers students unique opportunities to contribute to the vibrant cultural life on campus and in the broader community of Lethbridge. MFA students are encouraged to augment their studio practice through interactions with other graduate programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts (Art, Music, and Drama). The University of Lethbridge's liberal arts focus offers opportunities to take courses and explore collaborations with the Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences.

Facilities

Located in the U of L Centre for the Arts, the New Media Department is supported by excellent studios, labs, specialized workshops, and digital facilities, including:

Computer labs with advanced graphics workstations
Research lab with Cintiq screens and Wacom tablets
Motion Capture Studio
Game Research Lab
Cove Studio –VFX green screen infinity cyclorama
Digital Cinema Suite – professional editing and finishing rooms
Disruptive Imaginings Data Physicalization Lab
Media production equipment loan centre

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design for Digital Media
Interactive Media, Web, and Video games
3D Art and Animation

New Media Theory and Culture

Information Literacy for the Fine Arts
New Media Theory and History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lethbridge, Canada

Disciplines

Film Studies Game Design Media Management View 30 other Masters in Film Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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86

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally must meet the following requirements:

Hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master’s degree if the applicant is applying for another master’s degree
Demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP) for graduate student

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Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

9946 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4973 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

3970 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1985 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Fourth term:

Domestic: $595/semester
International: $1492/semester

Living costs for Lethbridge

1200 - 1800 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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