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.

Undergraduate degree in a related discipline; A minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level semester courses; English Language Proficiency (ELP). Additional creative documents are required as part of the MFA application and need to be submitted with the University application by the deadline. Submit a portfolio including representative samples of your work/research to date. Submission should include 20 images or 10 images and one 5-minute video compilation. Image and/or video submission should be accompanied with the date, title, and media of each image and/or video piece, as descriptions of work if relevant, e.g. video/audio, performance, web-based, etc. An interview may be required.