我们的美术硕士（MFA）计划促进批判性和实质性探究以及创造性研究
For critical thinkers and artists who want to take their creative practice to the next level an MFA at Emily Carr will allow you to experiment research and explore in a unique studio environment. Our curriculum is designed to encourage a rigorous and innovative approach to contemporary art production with the flexibility to support your established practice and research initiatives.Our programs bridge disciplines and methodologies in a practice and research-based studio setting. Flexible and intersectional an MFA at ECU provides a concentrated challenging and supportive experience that will further your artistic practice and encourage important critical inquiry. A two-year degree that includes coursework creative research and material exploration in an on-campus delivery model. As a student you will participate in innovative and generative coursework during the Fall and Spring terms and develop your independent thesis over the Summer term. The full-residency MFA is perfect for artists seeking an on-campus concentrated academic experience where they can enjoy year-round access to our expansive labs studios facilities and research centres. The Fall and Spring terms provide periods of intense studio-practice development allowing you to focus on material exploration and engage deeply with theoretical frameworks. Through a predominantly critique-based environment you will be encouraged to take risks challenge yourself and grow your established material processes and critical perspectives.Throughout the degree you will develop your thesis project with guidance from a faculty mentor. This is an integral creative endeavour comprising both a practical and written component. Research seminars studio classes public exhibitions and studio visits from renowned artists and curators will inform and supplement your practice and deepen your professional development.