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MFA Visual Arts

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Western University

Program Overview

The MFA in Visual Art offers training in contemporary visual art and prepares its graduates for professional careers as artists and curators, as well as for advanced training at the PhD level, and for a range of careers in galleries, museums, and other art world contexts. It combines an emphasis on critical theory with instruction in the studio arts. In the first semester, all MA and MFA students take a core course in art theory together, thereby providing opportunities for exchange and collaboration. Students work in small seminar courses to develop their research and studio practice.

Program Key Stats

$21078 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A BFA or Honours BA degree in visual arts with a minimum B+ standing, TOEFL ibT of 86 with no individual score below 20 , IELTS of 6 out of 9, MELAB of 80 , CAEL of 60, Western English Language Centre- successful completion of the High-Advanced level, CultureWorks- successful completion of the High-Advanced level, Fanshawe College s ESL Program- graduation from Level 5, Advanced Academic Preparation, with a minimum 80% in all components, a sample of written work of at least 1000 words, photographic, video or digital documentation of studio practice, accompanied by a description of the work

Career Options

  • Fine Artist
  • Art Teacher
  • Studio Artist
  • 2D/CONCEPT ARTIST
  • FX Artist
  • 3D Artist

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