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MFA APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants to the Master of Fine Arts Program should possess either a BFA degree, a BDes degree, or the equivalent qualifications from a four year university or college program; ability as an artist or craftsperson; an interest in teaching; and academic competency. Normally applicants to the MFA Program will be expected to have completed the equivalent of NSCAD’s undergraduate art history and liberal arts and science requirements and to have maintained an overall B average in relevant academic course work. Applicants to the MFA Program who have a four-year diploma (but not a degree) will be required to take a qualifying semester to supplement liberal arts requirements. This study will be undertaken at the applicant’s own expense, and does not guarantee admission to the MFA Program. Such applicants must register for a minimum of three courses (nine semester credits). The courses required in a qualifying semester will be determined by the MFA Director in consultation with the appropriate Division Chair (or designate) and the Registrar. A minimum grade of B must be earned. Applications for the MFA Program will not be accepted from anyone who has been enrolled in full-time studies and/or degree studies at NSCAD University at any time during the 24 months prior to the date for which admission is requested. Application Deadline: Master of Fine Arts January 15 Only complete applications received post-marked by the above deadlines will be considered for admission. Required Application Materials and Documents 1. Application Form An application form must be filled out completely on both sides, signed and dated. 2. Portfolio Submission Submit a portfolio of not more than 20 digital images representative of current work. If an applicant sends more than 20 images, only the first 20 will be viewed. Digital submissions may include still and/or time-based work and should be submitted on CD/ DVD or USB stick. A numbered list of titles, date, media and dimensions of each work must also be included with all portfolios. Applicants outside Canada are particularly requested to consult postal and customs authorities about the declared value of any application materials being sent to NSCAD. NSCAD is not responsible for, and will not receive materials that require customs duty to be paid and we recommend that the declared value should not exceed $1.00. Submissions should be clearly marked “MFA Admissions Portfolio”. 3. Statement of Intent Submit a statement explaining the direction of your studio practice in art, craft or design, and your purposes and intentions in seeking toenter the MFA at NSCAD University. Maximum length is 500 words. 4. Letters of Recommendation Arrange for at least two letters of recommendation from professors or other appropriate persons, referring to your ability as an artist or craftsperson, and your general academic competence, to be sent directly to NSCAD. 5. Proof of English Proficiency International applicants for whom English is a second language must arrange for the results of an English language test to be sent directly to NSCAD. Further information on these tests and the required level of achievement are given earlier in this section under English Language Requirements. 6. Official Transcripts Request that transcripts of your records at all previously-attended 58 institutions of higher education be sent directly Director of Admissions (MFA Admissions). 7. Application Fee Graduate: $70. A non-refundable application fee is required of all applicants. Only cheques/money orders/credit card information should be submitted. Do not submit cash. Credit card information should include: • Cardholder’s name as it appears on the card • Type of card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express) • Card number • Card expiration date Acknowledgment of receipt of your application will be sent to your email address, if provided. Applicants are encouraged to submit portfolios on DVD/CD or USB stick that they do not need to be returned. For works the applicant does wish returned, s/he is responsible for their immediate retrieval after review by the admissions committee. If arrangements are not made to retrieve the work immediately after its review, the work will be considered disposable. For applicants who cannot retrieve his/her portfolio in person, portfolio return will be completed by NSCAD using applicant-provided prestamped (Canada only) and addressed mailing envelopes, prepaid courier invoices, or cheques/money orders/credit card information to cover postage costs. Do not submit metered postage as it has an expiration period of 24 – 48 hours and will not be valid for portfolio return. Although all possible care is exercised in handling application materials, the university does not accept responsibility for the loss or damage of these materials. Send all application materials to: MFA Admissions Office of Student and Academic Services NSCAD University 5163 Duke Street Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3J6 Transfer from Other Institutions NSCAD University accepts transfer graduate liberal arts credits at par from those public or private universities and colleges that are either members of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, or are chartered or accredited as postsecondary degree-granting bodies by appropriate agencies in other countries. Students admitted to the graduate programs may transfer a maximum of 3 graduate liberal arts credits.
COURSE CODES AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AHIS Art History ARTS Arts (Interdisciplinary) CERM Ceramics CMDS Communication Design CRFT Craft (Interdisciplinary) CSTU Critical Studies DRAW Drawing DSGN Design (Interdisciplinary) EDAR Art Education ENGL English FILM Film FINA Fine Art (Interdisciplinary) FNDN Foundation Program JWLY Jewellery Design/Metalsmithing MDIA Media Arts PHOT Photography PNTG Painting PROD Product Design PRTM Printmaking SCLP Sculpture TEXL Textiles & Fashion Graduate Courses MDES Master of Design MFAR Master of Fine Arts Because of limited enrollment in many courses, students are not guaranteed access to a course simply by virtue of meeting the prerequisite. A system of priorities guides the registration process. Definitions of prerequisites: “Foundation” Students must have satisfied the foundation requirement to register in this course. (Exceptions may be allowed if a student is blending his/her final foundation requirement with upper year courses, with permission of the Registrar) “English” This course requires that students have satisfied the College’s English requirement. “Proposal” This course requires that students prepare a proposal for their study and work plan. Official registration in the course is confirmed only with the instructor’s approval of the proposal. “Program” This course is available to students accepted into the program, and usually requires written consent. Non-program students may register only with the written consent of the instructor. (Permission to register in this course may be withheld if the student fails to maintain academic standing within the program.) “Consent” or “Permission” or “Signature” This course requires written consent of the instructor or program chair, as specified. Repeatable courses Most courses may not be repeated for credit, except courses that involve variable “topics”, that involve independent programs of study, or that constitute continuous requirements for degree programs. Course designations: (S) Studio (L) Liberal arts and science (E) Education (G) Graduate 59 Note: Students may not take 2000 level liberal arts and science (L) courses until they have satisfied the English requirement. (Exceptions may be permitted for transfer students for one semester only with permission of the Registrar) Note: Effective January 2011, new Topic Courses will be numbered with T in alpha-numeric coding to accommodate the shrinking number of available course numbers. This new coding is now possible with the introduction of the Datatel Colleague system, and will have no impact on academic programming or course offerings. I.e. Topic Course AHIS 3000 would now have its topics offered as AHIS T301, T302, etc. ART HISTORY AHIS 1200 / FNDN 1200 Introduction to Visual Culture 3 credits (L) This course focuses on how visual images and objects function within various cultural contexts. The production and reception of visual materials are examined within historical and social contexts. Prerequisite: None AHIS 2010 Survey of Nineteenth Century Art 3 credits (L) This course will provide a survey of nineteenth-century practices and media in Western art within their social, political and philosophical contexts. Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800) AHIS 2020 Survey of Twentieth Century Art 3 credits (L) This course will provide a survey of twentieth-century practices and media in Western art within their social, political and philosophical contexts. Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800) AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750-1950 3 credits (L) This course is a study of Western craft and design tradition and innovations from the mid-eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800) AHIS 2300 Postcolonialism and Art 3 credits (L) This course will provide an introduction to the key concepts of postcolonial art and theory. Prerequisites: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800) AHIS 2500 Ancient Art 3 credits (L) A survey of art, craft and architecture of Europe and the Middle East from approximately 35,000 BC to AD 400. Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800) AHIS 2600 Medieval Art 3 credits (L) A survey of art, craft and architecture of Western Europe and Byzantium from approximately AD 300 to 1400. Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (FNDN 1800) AHIS 2650 Topics in Art History: [topic] 3 credits (L) This course introduces a topic in art history and follows a lecture format. Prerequisite: As specified (including Writing Requirement FNDN 1800) Topics: 2651 – Canadian War Art 2652 – Embracing Industry: Dresser, Taylor, and the Bauhaus 2653 – 18th Century Art & Culture: Taste, Travel & the new Publics
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO THE ACADEM
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INTRODUCTION TO THE ACADEMIC CALEND
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• PORTLOGGIA Anna Leonowens Galle
Page 7 and 8: ACADEMIC REGULATIONS CLASSIFICATION
Page 9 and 10: Tuition and other fees for courses
Page 11 and 12: WORKLOAD Courses at NSCAD are measu
Page 13 and 14: Matters will be notified by the Dea
Page 15 and 16: STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: GENERAL
Page 17 and 18: HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY NSCAD is c
Page 19 and 20: COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVI
Page 21 and 22: Enrolment at NSCAD University Addit
Page 23 and 24: Late Payment Fee: $50.00 To be levi
Page 25 and 26: • Art Institute of Boston, Boston
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Page 29 and 30: photographs, photocopies, or slides
Page 31 and 32: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS NSCAD reserves th
Page 33 and 34: AREAS OF STUDY NSCAD offers a wide
Page 35 and 36: G = Graduate courses O = Open cours
Page 37 and 38: BACHELOR OF DESIGN: MAJOR IN INTERD
Page 39 and 40: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: (INTERDISCIP
Page 41 and 42: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR IN FIL
Page 43 and 44: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR IN INT
Page 45 and 46: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MAJOR IN PHO
Page 47 and 48: MINOR PROGRAMS General Information
Page 49 and 50: Course work and credit requirements
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Page 53 and 54: MASTER OF DESIGN The Master of Desi
Page 55 and 56: DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL APPLICAN
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Page 63 and 64: ARTS 3450 Off-Campus Internship 6 c
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Page 67 and 68: CSTU 3300 Issues in Material Cultur
Page 69 and 70: DSGN 3150 Digital Media Workshop: [
Page 71 and 72: Prerequisite: EDAR 5600 Secondary A
Page 73 and 74: FOUNDATION PROGRAM COURSES FNDN 101
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Page 77 and 78: PHOT 3210 Photography Beyond the Fr
Page 79 and 80: PRINTMAKING PRTM 2000 Introductory
Page 81 and 82: 3203 - Tapestry 3204 - Surface and
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