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Studio Arts Courses
Studio Arts MFA SeminarsEach year the Faculty of Fine Arts offers a selection of courses from the Studio Arts and Cinema departments. A list of those courses, as well as information about the specific content of the seminar offerings is available from the MFA Studio Arts office.
Description: This seminar addresses the relationship between theory and studio practice. Professional and practical issues facing the artist will be discussed.
Component(s): Seminar
Description: This course addresses issues which situate and inform artists and their work.
Component(s): Seminar
Description: This course addresses issues which situate and inform artists and their work.
Component(s): Seminar
Notes:Description: Special topics will address a variety of issues that are factors in the making, presentation and the situating of art in society.
Component(s): Seminar
Description: Special topics will address a variety of issues that are factors in the making, presentation and the situating of art in society.
Component(s): Seminar
Description: Topics are drawn from a variety of discourses to address the construction of identity in contemporary art and society.
Component(s): Seminar
Description: Topics are drawn from a variety of discourses to address the construction of identity in contemporary art and society.
Component(s): Seminar
Description: Topics may address a wide range of critical fields related to media art practices, examining both conventional and non-traditional artworks such as performance, audio, video, and computer art, as well as other media.
Component(s): Seminar
Description: Topics may address a wide range of critical fields related to media art practices, examining both conventional and non-traditional artworks such as performance, audio, video, and computer art, as well as other media.
Component(s): Seminar
MFA Studio Courses
Description: A studio course providing an opportunity for intense investigation into a broad range of issues in ceramics and other disciplines. Under the supervision of a professor, the structure of the course allows each participant to pursue independent interests.
Component(s): Studio
Description: Under the guidance of an instructor, students will pursue a directed studio practice.
Component(s): Studio
Description: A studio course providing an opportunity for intense investigation in fibres and material practices as well as other disciplines. Under the supervision of a professor, the structure of the course allows each student to pursue independent interests.
Component(s): Studio
Description: A studio course providing an opportunity for intense investigation in video, performance and electronic arts, as well as other disciplines. Under the supervision of a faculty member, the structure of the course allows each participant to pursue independent studio practice.
Component(s): Studio
Notes:Students who have received credit for OPME 610 may not take this course for credit.
Description: A continuation of IMCA 610.
Component(s): Studio
Notes:Students who have received credit for OPME 611 may not take this course for credit.
Description: A continuation of IMCA 611.
Component(s): Studio
Notes:Students who have received credit for OPME 612 may not take this course for credit.
Description: A continuation of IMCA 612.
Component(s): Studio
Notes:Students who have received credit for OPME 613 may not take this course for credit.
Description: A studio course providing investigation into a broadly defined concept of photography. Under the supervision of a professor, each student pursues independent studio practice.
Component(s): Studio
Description: A studio course providing intense investigation of the technical and theoretical concerns of diverse forms of print media. Under the supervision of a professor, each student pursues independent studio practice.
Component(s): Studio
Description: A studio course providing opportunity for intense investigation into a wide range of approaches to painting. Under the supervision of a professor the structure of the course allows each student to pursue individual interests in painting.
Component(s): Studio
Description: A studio course offering the opportunity for intense investigation into the formation of visual and material culture in art. Under the supervision of a professor each student may pursue independent studio practice.
Component(s): Studio
Studio Arts MFA Project and Examination
Description: With the guidance of a faculty advisor, students prepare work leading to an exhibition.
Component(s): Studio; Research
Description: Following the successful completion of the Studio Project, the student prepares a professional-level presentation within a public forum (gallery, screening room, etc.) accompanied by an artist’s statement. The candidate meets with an Examination Committee to describe the evolution of the work and to situate it in the context of current practice and theory. The Committee will question the student and determine whether or not to recommend that the student be awarded the MFA degree.
Component(s): Studio
Studio Arts Internship Courses
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Students must have completed 21 credits in the MFA Program prior to enrolling. Students must submit an internship proposal supported by a full-time faculty member and approved with written permission by the Graduate Program Director prior to enrolling.
Description: Under the joint supervision of a qualified professional and a full-time faculty member, the student will be employed within industry, or by a professional organization or other relevant affiliation. Assessment is based upon a required paper, contributions to supervisory sessions and the successful completion of the internship (300 hours).
Component(s): Practicum/Internship/Work Term
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Students must have completed 21 credits in the MFA Program prior to enrolling. Students must submit an internship proposal supported by a full-time faculty member and approved with written permission by the MFA Graduate Program Director prior to enrolling.
Description: Under the joint supervision of a qualified professional and a full-time faculty member the student will be employed within industry, or by a professional organization or other relevant affiliation. Assessment is based upon a required paper, contributions to supervisory sessions and the successful completion of the internship (150 hours).
Component(s): Practicum/Internship/Work Term
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Students must have completed 21 credits in the MFA Program prior to enrolling. Students must submit an internship proposal supported by a full-time faculty member and approved with written permission by the MFA Graduate Program Director prior to enrolling.
Description: Under the joint supervision of a qualified professional and a full-time faculty member the student will be employed within industry, or by a professional organization or other relevant affiliation. Assessment is based upon a required paper, contributions to supervisory sessions and the successful completion of the internship (150 hours).
Component(s): Practicum/Internship/Work Term
Studio Arts Independent Studies Courses
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Students must have completed 21 credits in the MFA Program prior to enrolling. Students must submit an internship proposal supported by a full-time faculty member and approved with written permission by the MFA Graduate Program Director prior to enrolling.
Description: The student explores a specific field or topic relevant to their area of study.
Component(s): Studio
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Students must have completed 21 credits in the MFA Program prior to enrolling. Students must submit an independent study proposal supported by a full-time faculty member and approved with written permission by the Graduate Program Director prior to enrolling.
Description: The student explores a specific field or topic relevant to their area of study.
Component(s): Studio
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Students must have completed 21 credits in the MFA Program prior to enrolling. Students must submit an independent proposal supported by a full-time faculty member and approved with written permission by the Graduate Program Director prior to enrolling.
Description: The student explores a specific field or topic relevant to their area of study.
Component(s): Studio
