Overview
At Visual Arts from University of Ottawa in accordance with University of Ottawa policy, students may choose to complete written assignments, examinations, and studio critiques in either English or French.
Students at Visual Arts from University of Ottawa will:
- take an in-depth look at theories informing contemporary art and image culture,
- choose to pursue either an interdisciplinary studio approach or to specialize in a single medium.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Professional Internship
- Art and Cultural Theory
- Advanced Studio
- Art and Its Mediation
- The Work of Art in Context
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Art History View 81 other Masters in Visual Arts in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants to the program are required to have a bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts (either a BFA, or a BA with major or specialization in Visual Arts), with a minimum B+ (75%) average in the last two years of study and an overall B (70%) average.
- A portfolio that demonstrates significant artistic accomplishment and potential;
- A solid background in the history and theory of art, with a particular emphasis on contemporary art and art discourse.
- At least a basic technical grounding in the visual and multi-media disciplines in which they will be working during their time in the program, as shown by the admission portfolio and/or undergraduate studies;
- Proof, as demonstrated by their portfolio and exhibition records, that they have been capable of sustaining an artistic practice for at least two years since completing undergraduate studies.
- Resume
- Letter of intent
- 2 Recommendation letters
- Transcripts
- English Proficiency
Technological requirements
- Resume
- Letter of intent*
- Digital Portfolio via SlideRoom
- 2 Recommendation letters
- Transcripts
- English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
18346 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9173 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
4912 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2456 CAD per semester during 24 months.
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