MFA in Studio Arts - Painting and Drawing (Course-based) in Montreal Canada | Concordia University

The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts signifies the highest level of academic achievement in visual arts education. Beyond mastering technical skills in their chosen medium, our graduate students cultivate deep insights into the theoretical foundations of their practice, the societal impact of their creative work, and the historical context of their artistic concepts. Located within the Faculty of Fine Arts—one of North America's premier institutions for advanced fine arts education—this MFA program attracts working artists seeking to enhance their unique artistic vision through rigorous analysis. Push your boundaries in our studio-focused, three-year specialized program, offering seven distinct focus areas: Fibres and Materials Practices, Intermedia, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture and Ceramics. You'll have opportunities to examine artistic heritage, innovate with novel materials and digital tools, foster cross-disciplinary partnerships, and investigate evolving approaches to artistic display and engagement. This self-guided journey will not only solidify your professional artistic identity but also equip you for diverse contemporary art careers, including education, curation, art criticism, publication, and scholarly investigation.