Admission to the MFA program in studio art may be granted on the recommendation of the School of Fine Art and Music to the following applicants:
Holders of a BFA degree (honours equivalent), or an Honours BA (or its equivalent in fine art or visual arts), or
In exceptional cases, holders of a degree in another field who have completed a minimum of six one-semester courses in fine art or visual arts, or
Students who have satisfied the requirements for transfer from the provisional-student category. Documentation of artwork: 20 digital images or up to a 10 minutes DVD or a combination of the two. A single-page statement that outlines the applicant's interest in art, as well as career objectives and reasons for wishing to study in the University of Guelph's MFA program in studio art.
Two letters of reference should be written by studio professors who know you and your work well. An acceptable alternative to one such letter may be from the department chair on behalf of the department in which you have studied, or from a professional in the field of contemporary art who is familiar with your abilities.
A current curriculum vitae, including education, exhibitions, grants, residencies, and involvement in the art community, including volunteer work.
It is highly recommended that applicants complete at least eight semesters of courses in art history, cultural studies, or related areas prior to applying. Serious interest in, and substantial familiarity with contemporary issues in the visual arts is expected. International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) 6.5 , Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and (TOEFL Special Home Edition (iBT)) 89 A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing)