The University of Lethbridge has announced a new program for budding artists.
The Faculty of Fine Arts is launching a Master of Arts degree program in Fine Arts Multidisciplinary.
Officials said that students in the one-year, course-based program “will critically engage with a range of creative arts practices and learn how they inform and intersect with one another.” The U of L noted that it is a research-heavy degree that will culminate with a capstone project, preparing students for careers in arts, culture, education and research.
“This program provides an opportunity for creative professionals and working artists to enhance their practice by working across arts disciplines and integrating advanced research, writing, communication and critical analysis skills,” said Dr. Bryan Hughes, Faculty of Fine Arts Associate Dean.
“Students will build research, analytic and professional skills that support their careers, expand their cultural impact and, for those interested in further study, provide an exceptional foundation for doctoral research.”
Meanwhile, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Dr. Jennifer Copeland, said the skills students develop in the program are a key focus of the U of L’s liberal education tradition.
“The new course-based MA reflects ULethbridge’s commitment to flexible, innovative and accessible graduate programs. By providing advanced education that brings together perspectives from across disciplines, the program will prepare professionals to navigate and contribute to an increasingly complex and interconnected world.”
Students enrolled in the program will look at how different creative arts disciplines can inform and boost one another. Students will have the opportunity to deepen their practice by engaging with approaches from other fields, according to the post-secondary.
“A multidisciplinary approach allows students to draw on perspectives from across the arts and beyond while maintaining the distinct strengths of each field,” added Hughes.
“By bringing different artistic perspectives into their studies, the program encourages students to make new connections, explore creatively and develop a deeper understanding of their own practice.”
Applications for the program are open and will close on Jan. 15, 2027.
Interested students can apply and learn more about the program on the U of L website.
