Master of Fine Arts - Art

University of Lethbridge - Lethbridge Campus

Canada,Alberta

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25 Months

Duration

CAD 13,532/year

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Canada, Alberta

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 8,984 +

Int. Students: 548 +

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Main Campus Address

4401 University Dr W, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada

Master of Fine Arts - Art

Program Overview

The MFA Art program provides graduate students the opportunity to pursue contemporary art production through theoretical and practical scholarship. Encompassing material, critical, and conceptual investigations, students work with an open studio context with faculty who are active artists and scholars. Indigenous knowledge and cultural perspectives are supported, while an extensive Visiting Speakers in the Art Program enriches the MFA experience by creating weekly opportunities for discussion with a spectrum of practicing artist, architects, curators, critics, and historians. Resourced with excellent studios and technical facilities, and bolstered by nationally renowned galleries and arts organizations, the program offers students unique opportunities for exhibition and dialogue within a vibrant cultural community.

The University of Lethbridge possesses one of the largest and most accessible art collections in Canada, fostering direct student access to 19th, 20th, and 21st century national and international artwork. A lively and extensive Visiting Speakers in the Arts Program enhances communication with national and international artists, writers, critics, and curators. MFA students are encouraged to augment their studio practice through interactions with our strong Art History/Museum Studies Program, and other graduate programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts (New Media, Music, and Drama). The University’s liberal arts focus offers opportunities to take courses and explore collaborations with the Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences.

During the summer months, a unique studio residency is available to graduate students through the University of Lethbridge Gushul Studio Residency Program, located in the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.

Located in the University Centre for the Arts, the Art Department is supported by excellent studio and resourced with a wide range of outstanding technical workshops and digital facilities.

  • Metal shop with foundry, forge and CNC plasma cutter
  • Individual studios for senior students
  • Modern woodshop, ceramic, plaster and textile studios
  • Bronze and aluminum foundry
  • Digital fabrication and Data Physicalization lab includes CNC router and 3D printer
  • Printmaking studios with Boss Laser Engraver
  • Digital media studio with 3D and large format printer
  • Photography & camera obscura studio with full wet darkroom
  • Painting and drawing studios
  • Exhibition, installation and experimental spaces
  • Sewing studio and loom
  • Excellent technical support and mentorship