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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media (Research-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media (Research-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $26,609 CAD

  • Application fee

    $110 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4.33

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 20-January-2024 2024-01-20

Overview

Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media

The Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media brings together existing traditions of documentary practice with emerging approaches to create a unique multidisciplinary program.

Innovative in structure and approach, the program at Toronto Metropolitan University is the first to offer an MFA degree in documentary media in Canada. 

It is one of a very limited number of such programs offered worldwide.

Students in the program produce major projects exploring compelling subject matter that may include documentary narrative films, print-based and interactive photographic books, multi-platform documentaries and gallery-based installations.

Students in the program have investigated topics that range from robotics and the limits of human experience to micro-histories of neighbourhoods, investigations of Indigenous issues, migration and displacement, queer histories, environmental issues and contemporary art. 

Student projects have been undertaken throughout the Americas, West and East Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Africa, and Europe.  

The Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media is a full-time, two-year/six-term program that strives to maintain a connection to documentary traditions while encouraging innovative approaches to making new documentary works. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$37,624

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,144
Accommodation 1 bed room $11,015
Tuition 1 person $26,609

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Portfolio
  • Statement of Interest

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

TOEFL

93
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

63
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

185
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Academic background and requirement

  • Four-year (honours) Bachelor's degree, or equivalent
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 / 4.33 (B), or equivalent, in the final half of the program

Career opportunities

  • Videographer
  • Camera operator
  • associate producer
  • Independent filmmaker
  • Media and journalism teacher
  • Executive director

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