Admission Requirements

Incoming students are expected to have a BFA in Cinema (or cognate field) with a minimum B average. Candidates are expected to be technically proficient, self-motivated and capable of producing challenging work in a demanding tutorial environment. Students are encouraged to contribute to the MFA Studio Arts program through active exhibition and discussion of their work with fellow residents.

Portfolio Requirements

Applicants will be assessed by the School of Cinema on the basis of the following supporting documents:

1. Application Form
You should apply online at https://connect2.concordia.ca

2. Letter of Intent
Indicate specific interest in our Program and how projected graduate studies relate to personal long-term academic and professional goals (max.600 words).

3. Portfolio
A maximum of 30 minutes of time-based audiovisual work (film, video, and where relevant, documentation of installation work). Work should be cued and submitted on DVD (NTSC preferred). On a separate sheet, include list of portfolio items with description, creative role, medium, length, and date of each production.

4. Thesis Proposal
A description of the proposed studio research program / thesis project, which may include a creative treatment. Please comment on its scheduling and budgetary feasibility.

5. Curriculum Vitae and Filmography
Indicate evidence of specialized training in any technical areas of analogue and digital production.

6. Transcripts
One (1) official transcript from the institutions previously attended.

7. Academic Assessment Forms
With the academic assessment form attached, please submit three (3) letters from qualified referees with your application. It is recommended the applicant provides the reference forms to the referees at least one month in advance of the application deadline. The references may arrive under separate cover but must be received by the application deadline.

While admissions are based primarily on strength of portfolio, past academic record and research proposal are also important considerations. The admission process is highly competitive. The program accepts up to ten students yearly from well over fifty applicants.

Please consult the MFA Studio Arts website for application deadlines. For general Admission Requirements see the Graduate Studies Calendar.