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SchoolUniversity of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
LocationEdmonton, AB, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
School Size
DegreeMaster
Honours
Co-op
Length2 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*75%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites NotesAt minimum, applicants require a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study. Applicants to the MDES studio program must hold a four-year Bachelor's degree, normally a BDES degree, from a university or another recognized academic institution. Applicants who have completed university degree programs, other than the four-year BDES (for example, a four year BA), must provide evidence of work related to the student's intended area of study that is representative of a level of development equivalent to advanced study in a university program, and a transcript showing completion of senior level coursework in the History of Art and Design.
Cost
Provincial: $5,433
National: $5,433
Scholarships
DescriptionThe Department of Art and Design offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Fine Arts and Master of Design degrees in a wide range of studio disciplines. The Department also offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts degree in history of art, design, and visual culture.

Programs leading to the MDes degree provide advanced studies in visual communication design or industrial design. Programs leading to the MFA degree are designed to provide advanced studies in painting, sculpture, printmaking, or drawing/intermedia. Programs leading to the MA degree in the history of art, design, and visual culture provide for advanced study and research.
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