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Program overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes

Program overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts - Arts and Cultural Management major is designed for those passionate about promoting arts and culture within the community. This program merges the realms of business and the arts, covering various fields such as music, theatre, dance, art galleries, museums, and heritage conservation. With a focus on hands-on learning, students engage in community-based activities and gain practical experience through a field placement. The program is led by award-winning faculty who are both scholars and practitioners, ensuring that students are well-prepared to lead and manage in the creative sector.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Arts and Cultural Management is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of arts and cultural organizations. Key details include:

Program Length: Typically requires completion of 120 credits.
Field Placement: A mandatory six-credit, eight-week field placement in an arts and cultural organization, either in Canada or abroad.
Work-Integrated Learning: Students participate in a capstone course that integrates practical experience with academic learning.
Online Study Option: The program is available through online classes, allowing flexibility for students who cannot attend in-person.
Exit Option: Students may exit the program after completing 60 credits to receive a diploma credential.

Featured Experiences

Hands-on community-engaged learning activities.
Field placements at renowned organizations such as the Citadel Theatre and the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.
Opportunities for international placements in locations like British Columbia, Quebec, and Scotland.
Guidance from faculty advisors in securing field placements.
Experiential learning through independent study and internal practicum work.

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Arts and Cultural Management can pursue various career paths in Canada, including:

Arts Administrator: Oversee the operations of arts organizations, managing budgets, staff, and programming.
Cultural Program Coordinator: Develop and implement cultural programs and events that engage the community.
Marketing Manager: Create marketing strategies to promote arts and cultural events and organizations.
Event Planner: Organize and manage events such as festivals, exhibitions, and performances.
Fundraising Specialist: Work to secure funding for arts organizations through grants, sponsorships, and donations.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Program overview

Academic Requirements

Categories of admission

Regular admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicants have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

ELA 30-1 or 75% in ELA 30-2
Four subjects from Group A, B, C, or D

Notes:

Applicants are strongly encouraged to present a broad range of subjects in order to benefit from the breadth of learning and to increase flexibility of future program and course choices.
A maximum of two Group B subjects may be presented; they must be from different disciplines.
A maximum of one Group D subject may be presented. Group D subjects used for admission must be 5-credit or any credit combination of at least 5 credits (e.g. two 3-credit subjects).

Applicants with nine or more post-secondary-level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a diploma or 24 or more university-level credits will be considered under Previous Post-Secondary Work.

Mature admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have the following:

ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 65 percent (or equivalent)

Six credits of university level English with no grade less than C-

Applicants with nine or more post-secondary level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a diploma or 24 or more university-level credits will be considered under Previous Post-Secondary Work.

Previous post-secondary

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar | Admission in this category does not imply or guarantee the transfer of any coursework and/or credential unless a block transfer agreement (internal or external) is in effect and published in the calendar by the Office of the University Registrar. In addition, transfer of coursework does not imply or guarantee that an applicant will be admitted.

Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. from a recognized institution:

A diploma (minimum of 60 credits)

A minimum of 24 university-level credits

High School Subjects

Group A: Humanities: Social Studies 30-1, 30-level language other than English, Aboriginal Studies 30, French 21, 20S, 20N, 30S, 30N, French 31, 31A, 31B, 31C, 30-3Y, 30-9Y, French Language Arts 20, 20-1, 30, 30-1, 30-2, Français 20, 30, 30-1, 30-2, Langue et Littérature 20, 30, Blackfoot Language & Culture 30, Chinese Language Arts 30, Chinese Language & Culture 30, Cree Language & Culture 30, German Language Arts 30, German Language & Culture 30, Italian Language & Culture 30, Japanese Language & Culture 30, Latin 30, Spanish Language & Culture 30, Ukrainian Language Arts 30, Ukrainian Language & Culture 30

Group B: Fine Arts: Art 30, Art 31, Communication Technology Advanced (5 credits), Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 30 (Choral, Instrumental or General (5 credits)), Musical Theatre 35, Music 35, Performing Arts 35 A, B, or C., Additional 35-level Fine Arts courses may be considered.

Group C: Sciences: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 (cannot be used for admission with Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1), Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30, Computing Science Advanced (CTS) (5 credits)

Group D: Options: Physical Education 30, Applied Sociology 30, Cultural and Physical Anthropology 30, Experimental Psychology 30, International Politics 30, Macroeconomics 30, Microeconomics 30, Philosophies of Man 30, Religious Studies 35, Western World History 30, World Geography 30, World Religion 30, Auto Body Technician, Agriculture Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Baker, Cook, Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, Communication Technician, Electrician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Hairstylist, Auto Body Technician, Insulator, Instrumentation and Control, Landscape Horticulturist, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Painter and Decorator, Pipe Trade, Parts Technician, Recreation Vehicle Service Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Welder, Agriculture, Career Transitions, Communication Technology, Community Care Services, Computing Science, Construction Technologies, Cosmetology, Design Studies, Electro-Technologies, Enterprise and Innovation, Environmental Stewardship, Esthetics, Fabrication Studies, Fashion Studies, Financial Management, Foods, Forestry, Health Care Services, Human & Social Services, Information Processing, Legal Studies, Logistics, Management and Marketing, Mechanics, Networking, Primary Resources, Recreation Leadership, Tourism Studies, Wildlife

Other admission criteria

Studio ArtS

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio and a statement of intent to be assessed by a committee of Studio Arts faculty.

Successful applicants will demonstrate in their portfolio:

Formal skills: aesthetic sensibility, basic understanding of composition, colour, tone, perspective;
Technical abilities: an interest in working with a variety of mediums and subjects, demonstrating skill, craftsmanship, diversity; and
Demonstrates experimentation and conceptual engagement

Successful applicants will demonstrate in their statement of intent:

The ability to express ideas well in writing;
How this MacEwan University program is aligned with their interests and goals; and
An interest in learning about the theories and practice of historical and contemporary art.

Music Theatre Performance

Applicants are required to audition and submit a cover letter and resume.

An audition panel will assess:

Acting abilities (objectives, actions, creative risk-taking);
Singing abilities (breath, phonation, resonance, range, articulation); and
Dancing/movement abilities (physicality, gesture, alignment).

The cover letter will include:

How this MacEwan University program is aligned with the applicant’s interests and goals.

The resume should include:

Previous training
Previous performing experience; and
Special skills (e.g. languages, gymnastics, juggling, etc.)

Theatre Production

Applicants are required to submit a brief statement of intent outlining:

Why they are interested in the program;
The career that they are seeking through the completion of the program; and
A description of the last theatre production they attended.

Applicants offered admission to the Theatre Production major are required to submit current, valid standard first aid certification (including Level C CPR) by the published document deadline.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.