Graduate Studies
Master of Applied Arts | Regular or Low Res
Campus tour for applicants to the MAA programs Thursday March 11, 2010 at 2pm. You are required to register with misberg@ecuad.ca as space is limited. Meet at Reception - 1399 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
For information on the Low Residency Master of Applied Arts program visit Low Residency program.
Applications are now being accepted for the full-time Master of Applied Arts program September 2010 and the Low Residency Master of Applied Arts program for May 2010. Application deadline for both programs is January 15, 2010.
For application information | Graduate Admissions
The Master of Applied Arts (MAA) program offers a professional degree that prepares students to engage in the expanding fields of design, media and visual arts within the cultural and creative economies.
This 21-month full-time program delivers core curriculum that combines intensive theory and research seminars with rigorous studio classes where students are exposed to advanced exploration in their respective disciplines. The program admits a limited number of students each year to the three streams of the program - design, media and visual arts. Students learn to locate their own practices within broader fields of inquiry through writing projects, critiques of studio work, presentations and an internship.
Master students who work in a range of disciplines and come together from around the world and create a unique environment of interaction and exploration. They benefit from access to broad-based resources and extensive facilities in traditional and new technologies. A diverse and dedicated faculty, as well as a host of visiting artists and lecturers, support and encourage individual student research and production.
Students acquire a profound understanding of their own practices through ongoing presentation, analysis and critique. In addition, students complete an internship between the first and second year. The internship ensures that each student engages in relevant work or research that provides practical experience in a professional context.
At the end of the final semester, students produce an integrated thesis project comprised of a body of independent visual work and a thesis essay. A final exhibition presents their visual thesis projects to the public at large.
For MAA program information and/or to receive a copy of our 2009 Master of Applied Arts Thesis Exhibition catalogue contact
The program admits a limited number of students each year to the three streams of the program - design, media and visual arts. This allows for a rich educational experience. Students learn to locate their own practices within broader fields of inquiry through writing projects, critiques of studio work, presentations and an internship.
Design
The Design stream focuses on the professional aspects of Communication and Industrial Design. It provides students with skills to integrate technology, aesthetics and human factors in a research- and practice-oriented environment. The relationship between knowledge, skills and critical reflection are emphasized. The program actively promotes sustainability, creative thinking, and experimentation.
View 2009 Design Thesis Catalogue
Visual Art
The Visual Art stream explores the creative and intellectual context for artistic experimentation and encourages critical thinking, cross-disciplinary production and collaboration. The program blends studio time with rigorous individual and group critiques. It provides a balanced integration of theory, practice, and production in a variety of forms with access to advanced technologies and invites students to explore how various technical and conceptual processes have altered the fabric of art production.
View the 2009 Visual Arts Thesis Catalogue
Media Arts
The Media Arts stream explores experimental and innovative design for media applications. Students examine how images and/or objects interface with media environments. Emphasis is on expressive exploration of time-based media including sound, images, text and/or alternate physical feedback triggered through interactivity.
View the 2009 Media Arts Thesis Catalogue
Interim Dean, Graduate Studies + Research
Faculty
Julie Andreyev Media Arts
Ben Reeves Visual Arts
Joy James Critical Studies
Karolle Wall Writing
Deborah Shackleton Design
Henry Tsang Visual Arts
Harry Killas Media Arts
Glen Lowry Critical Studies
Jonathan Aitken Visiting professor and researcher, Ryerson University, Toronto
Marc Baumgartner Critical Studies - Design
Randy Lee Cutler Critical Studies
Babak Golkar Studio
Maria Lantin Director Intersections Digital Studios
Program of Study
Year 1
Fall and Spring semesters
DESN 500, VSAR 500 or MEDA 500 Advanced Studio I (3 credits)
DESN 501, VSAR 501 or MEDA 501 Advanced Studio II (3 credits)
MASR 520 Seminar in Research (6 credits)
DESN 510, VSAR 510 or MEDA 510 Master's Thesis Project (12 credits)
Summer semester
MAGI 530 Internship (12 credits)
Emily Carr's Industry + Research Office assists students in identifying appropriate internship placements that give each MAA student work experience.
Year 2
Fall and Spring semesters
DESN 600, VSAR 600 or MEDA 600 Advanced Studio III (3 credits)
MAGS 600 Graduate Seminar (3 credits)
MAIN 640 Seminar in Dialogues and Interactions(3 credits)
MAIN 641 Projects in Dialogues and Interactions (3 credits)
DESN 610, VSAR 610 or MEDA 610 Master's Thesis Project (12 credits)
Total 60 credits
Tuition and Fees
Tuition fees for domestic and international students are the same. Tuition for the 2009/10 academic year is $11,355 CDN. Auxiliary fees for the 2009/10 year, including Student Union and CFS fees and Health and Dental Fees total $377.10 CDN.
A non-refundable admission deposit of $1,000 CDN is required of accepted applicants. The deposit is applied to the first semester tuition, once enrolled.
Email: masters@ecuad.ca