MFA in Criticism & Curatorial Practice

OCAD University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
MFA in Criticism & Curatorial Practice
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The Master of Fine Arts in Criticism & Curatorial Practice program offers graduate students an exceptional opportunity to explore and experiment with contemporary art, media and design through engagement with history, theory and criticism within curatorial practice.

     

  • OCAD University’s distinctive program focuses uniquely on the practices of curating and criticism, leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree.

  • The graduate faculty and adjunct faculty include practising curators and critics who bring deep intellectual and professional expertise to the studies of criticism and curatorial practice.

  • The objectives of the MFA in Criticism and Curatorial Practice are:

    • to ensure that students acquire advanced research skills for visual and academic investigations in the areas of art, media, and design practice and critical theory
    • to contribute to new knowledge in the areas of art, media, and design research methodologies in criticism and curatorial practices
    • to promote the development of practices that facilitate sustainability, social responsibility, and diverse social and cultural perspectives
    • to develop and advance curatorial and critical practices in design
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1283964 INR
Hostel & Meals490790 INR
Insurance13511 INR
Total504301 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors75.0%
  • Applicants must hold a BA, BFA, BDes, or comparable honours degree/certification with an average of 75 per cent (B+) or better during the last two years of study, or must demonstrate exceptional experience/expertise as a practising artist, designer, critic or curator.
  • All applicants must demonstrate creative and conceptual competence at a high level.
ExamsTOEFL: 90
Reading: 22 Listening : 20 Writing: 22 Speaking: 22
IELTS: 7
Reading: 7 Listening: 7 Writing: 7 Speaking: 7
Additional info
  • Research Proposal
  • Applicants should include an updated copy of their curriculum vitae.
  • Require three (3) reference letters.
  • Proof of English language profeciency scores
  • Unofficial transcripts required
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