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LOW RESIDENCY MASTERS OF APPLIED ARTS PROGRAM In late May 2010 Emily Carr University will launch an international low residency 25 -month graduate program leading to an interdisciplinary two-stream Master of Applied Arts in visual and media arts or design. The program is intended to blend boundaries between applied and fine arts, traditional new media, artists and scholars. Distinct from a regular fulltime Masters program here students attend three intensive summer residencies and three semesters of study and research in their home communities. The program is designed to accommodate art and design professionals working in the field and graduates with practice- based art, media or design or related degrees to further develop their practices in a rigorous, inspiring educational context.

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LOW RESIDENCY MASTERS OF APPLIED ARTS PROGRAM

In late May 2010 Emily Carr University will launch an international low residency 25 -month graduate program leading to an interdisciplinary two-stream Master of Applied Arts in visual and media arts or design. The program is intended to blend

boundaries between applied and fine arts, traditional new media, artists and scholars. Distinct from a regular fulltime Masters program here students attend three intensive summer residencies and three semesters of study and research in their home

communities.

The program is designed to accommodate art and design professionals working in the field and graduates with practice-based art, media or design or related degrees to further develop their practices in a rigorous, inspiring educational context.

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In late May of 2010 Emily Carr University of Art + Design will launch the first Low Residency Masters of Applied Arts Program in visual art and media arts or design in Canada. This interdisciplinary program will bring together dynamic post-graduate students with leading professionals, faculty members and distinguished visitors from the fields of visual art, design and media arts. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Emily Carr University has offered a regular full-time Masters of Applied Arts degree since 2005. This is an innovative professional degree that prepares students to engage in the expanding fields of art and media or design, in diverse sectors of culture and the creative industries. The program is designed to facilitate interaction between all students and faculty in a supportive atmosphere of collaboration that encourages investigation of hybrid and innovative forms of production and critical thinking. The Low Residency Masters of Applied Arts upholds the same ideals and expectations, requirements and learning outcomes and offers the same credential. Where it differs in the manner of delivery. With intake in the summer semester the Emily Carr University Low Residency MAA Program takes just over two years to complete. Students meet face-to face on our Vancouver campus during three consecutive summer intensives, and in addition complete two two-semester sessions of independent but guided study off campus in their home communities. Based on their experiences in the Summer Intensive they continue their research and production in consultation

with local mentors as well as Emily Carr University faculty online. The focus of the program is on individual and/or collaborative research informed by contemporary issues and developed through ongoing analysis and critique. In addition students complete a professional internship that links their practice to the external community. fields of design, visual and media arts, to research and develop either independent or collaborative research projects through both face-to-face and online study. During the Summer Intensives and in online courses students work together approaching diverse concerns and research interests from their respective disciplinary perspectives. Course work in critical studies and studio disciplines reference and explore common threads in critical methodologies. These courses are supplemented by a strong commitment to analysis and critique of student research. The MAA credential requires students to develop and present an independent Thesis Projects usually comprised of a visual project and a thesis essay.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Students begin this fulltime program online and attend by a 5 1/2 - week orientation in research methods prior to attending the four-week summer intensive each July at our Vancouver campus. This online orientation introduces students to each other and prepares them for the exigencies of graduate research methods. The Low Residency MAA Program Summer Intensive provides a dynamic forum for exchange among students, Emily Carr faculty and the numerous national and international distinguished visitors are invited each summer to actively participate in the program. During the first year of the program (2010) there are expected to be 14 and 20 students, divided between Design and Visual and Media Arts. The two groups will meet either separately or together depending on the particular course or event. The following summer (2011) the first cohort will be joined by the second to a total of approximately forty students. A corresponding number of faculty members and guests will also be appointed.

During the Summer Intensives students are assigned individual workspaces and attend formal classes, workshops and have individual meetings with faculty and distinguished guests. During this time each student’s research project is reviewed and plans are made for following off-site semester. Students attend events that may include workshops, seminars, critiques, presentations, exhibitions and performances. Students spend the remainder of the year in their home communities and work with a local mentor and Emily Carr University faculty members online. The mentor is recommended by the student but must be formally approved by Emily Carr. During three of the subsequent fall and spring semesters students conduct independent research, complete online courses and complete in a local internship. The program culminates in the final Summer Intensive (semester 6) with the presentation of thesis projects. Through the dynamic Summer Intensives, online courses and study with local mentors, the program delivers a graduate education and credential in art and

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media or to students who may not otherwise be able to devote themselves to full-time studies in Vancouver. The Low Residency MAA Program is intended for qualified individuals from Canada and around the world with undergraduate degrees in visual arts, media arts or design, or relevant related degrees. While the Emily Carr Low Residency MAA Program emulates the offerings and requirements of the regular yearlong face-to-face program it is designed to appeal to a diverse group of students, including active professional artists, teachers, and professionals in other fields, as well as more recent graduates.

WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT Courses are a combination of online, blended and face-to-face courses plus working with a mentor in students’ home communities.

• Three blended courses (9 credits) • One internship (12 credits) • Two semesters (6 credits; 12 hours per semester) with a local mentor • 6 face-to-face courses (21 credits)

Students attend three 4-week Summer Intensives at Emily Carr University in Vancouver

• To either start new projects or complete projects in process while attending the Summer Intensives • Participate in dynamic seminars, presentations, courses and workshops either face-to-face or online • Take part in individual and group critiques with faculty and/or visitors to present their work during the Summer Intensives • Present their work to the community through exhibitions • Attend events in the greater Vancouver community. • Present their thesis projects at public presentations during third and final Summer Intensive

Live and study in their home communities during the Fall and Spring semesters

• Work one-on-one with an approved mentor of their choosing, meeting at least 4 times per semester, in students’ home communities over two semesters • Complete an internship in their home communities or region • Take online courses with Emily Carr faculty • Maintain contact with a thesis supervisor at Emily Carr University

This is a part-time program therefore students are not eligible to receive student loans. However two scholarships of $2000 each are awarded each year to the highest ranked applicants admitted. GRADUATE COURSES Each year, in late May prior to the Summer Intensive, the Low Residency MAA Program begins with a 5½-week online course. These courses are completed face-to-face during the Summer Intensive. Incoming students meet each other and their professor here for the first time. Each year a different course is offered during this period.

Online course take place on the Emily Carr online Moodle website.

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COURSE SCHEDULE FOR 6 SEMESTER PROGRAM – FIRST COHORT

Summer 2010 Semester 1 Fall 2010 Semester 2 Spring 2011

Summer 2011 Semester 3 Fall 20111 Semester 4

Spring 2012 Semester 5 Summer 2012 Semester 6

Seminar in Research in Design or Visual & Media Arts I 3 credits - blended

Advanced Studio I 3 credits - face-to-face

2 sections Thesis project (research) f2f I 3 credits - one-on-one face-to-face

Thesis Project (development) I 3 credits - online - one-on-one

Seminar in Research in Design or Visual & Media Arts II I 3 credits - online - group

Advanced Studio II w /mentor I 3 credits -– one on one - 12 hr per semester

No courses

Seminar in Dialogues & Interactions I 3 credits - online – group

Thesis project (presentation) I 3 credits - one on one

Writing 600 I 3 credits - f2f

Internship - 12cr

Project Dialogues & Interactions I 3 credits - online Advanced Studio III I 3 credits - w/mentor - one-on-one

Thesis Project (presentation) I 3 credits - online – one-on-one

Grad Seminar I 3 credits - online - group

Thesis project (completion) | 6 credits one-on-one

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW WITH COURSES, DELIVERY MODEL AND CREDITS Vertical view

Semester Course name & delivery model Description Credits

Seminar in Research – Visual & Media Arts I or Seminar in Research – Design I Blended: online – 5 ½ twice per week followed by four weeks once a week face-to-face 3 credits

Art, design or media works and/or processes embody knowledge and research much as does a scientist’s investigation or a sociologist’s written text. The course examines visual arts, media arts or design as reflective practices. There is much to be gained from recognizing the continuities and linkages between the production of knowledge in the arts, and the production of knowledge in other fields. Research Methods allow the practitioner to demonstrate the unique contribution that art, design and media make to the field of knowledge. This is the theory seminar with invited guests led by a faculty member. It may include lectures and discussions that present aesthetic, intellectual, and societal issues that confront all artists and designers today. The seminars relate directly to readings assigned in the online portion of the course. Meets twice per week during the Summer Intensive.

Semester 1 May/June online July – 4 weeks Summer Intensive

Masters Thesis Project (research) Face-to-face 3 credits

This course offered four times over the length of the program culminates in a practice or studio-based project accompanied by a written text that situates the final thesis project within a theoretical framework. This applied research project includes a written component (8,000 – 10,000 words) that analyzes the project's objectives and outcomes within the broader context of art, design or media. As part of the thesis requirement, the student will submit to the library visual documentation of the project as well as the accompanying written text. The Thesis Project must be approved by the Final Thesis Project Review Committee in order that an Emily Carr University degree may be conferred. The Master Thesis Project has four distinct stages: research (semester 1), development (semester 2), presentation (semester 3 & 5), and completion (semester 6) for a total of 24 credits. Students work closely with their mentors, faculty and thesis supervisor over the course of the program to develop their research and visual work; these all contribute to the success of the Thesis Project.

12 credits

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Advanced Studio I - Visual & Media Arts or

Advance Studio II - Design

Face-to-face with Emily Carr faculty and guests

3 credits

Advanced Studio I is offered face to face and aims to broaden the studio practice of the participants in design or media and visual arts and is rooted in the critical discourses that inform the social and cultural landscape today. May include both individual and group meetings with both faculty and guests.

Seminar in Research – Visual & Media Arts II or Seminar in Research – Design II Online 3 credits

This online course is the second section of the Seminar in Research. See above for description

Advanced Studio II - Visual & Media Arts

or

Advance Studio II - Design

Face-to-face with local mentor 3 credits

Advanced Studio I is offered face to face and aims to broaden the studio practice of the participants in design or media and visual arts and is rooted in the critical discourses that inform the social and cultural landscape today. This course is taken with a local mentor.

The structure of the Advanced Studio course is determined by the mentor in collaboration with the student at the beginning of the semester and may include informal presentations by the mentor and critiques of student’s work in progress.

Semester 2 Fall September to December

Masters Thesis Project (research) Online with Emily Carr faculty 3 credits

See Masters Thesis Project above.

9 credits

Spring January to April

No courses

0 credits

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Semester Course name & delivery model Description Credits

Seminar in Dialogues and Interactions Blended: online – 5 ½ twice per week followed by four weeks once a week face-to-face 3 credits

This critical theory course looks at a series of differing approaches from past to present in regards to interactive and relational practices for a range of applications such as the production of dynamic environments, information visualizations and as well as visual and sonic worlds for installations, the Internet, or other creative applications. The course seeks to contextualize art, media and design practice through a consideration of theories of interaction and communication.

Writing Seminar

Face – to – face meets twice a week.

3 credits

In this course students develop their reading and writing skills as it pertains to their Thesis Project. The Writing Seminar provides support for the Thesis Project Proposal Presentation and the Thesis Essay.

Semester 3 May/June 5 ½ weeks online Summer Intensive July 4 weeks

Masters Thesis Project (development)

Face-to-face 3 credits

See above

9 credits

Graduate Internship Conducted in student’s home community. 12 credits

The Internship consists of study and work at Emily Carr on industry-driven projects, or on-site at a company; gallery; arts, design, or media based organization; creative industry; or museum related to the student’s project and research being pursued in the graduate program. Students will have the opportunity to combine academic learning with practical experience in variable settings. The internship allows for a number of other possible arrangements including for instance to upgrade or develop a new skill set. . Individual exceptions may be made by the Dean, Graduate Studies + Research on a case-by-case basis. It is generally accepted that the Internships will be paid positions, take place in fourth semester of the program on a part-time basis, and that they will be relevant to the students’ academic or artistic objectives and interests. Upon completion of the internship students are required to write an essay and employers or sponsors are required to submit an evaluation report.

12 credits

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Semester Course name & delivery model Description Credits Semester 5 Spring January – April

Masters Thesis Project (presentation) Online with Emily Carr faculty 3 credits

See above.

Advanced Studio III Face-to-face with local mentor 3 credits

Advanced Studio III will provide feedback in the development of the studio practice of the student on an individual basis and is rooted in the critical discourse that informs the social and context of production. This course is taken with a local mentor.

The structure of the Advanced Studio course is determined by the mentor in collaboration with the student at the beginning of the semester and may include informal presentations by the mentor and critiques of student’s work in progress.

Interactivity Project online

Online with Emily Carr faculty 15 weeks – 3 hours per week 3 credits

This course is a continuation of Seminar in Dialogues and Interactions with a similar focus on interactive and relational practices. Students will take their researches and ideas into their visual projects as well as the final stages of their thesis essay.

9 credits

Graduate Studio Seminar Blended: online – 5 ½ twice per week followed by four weeks once per week face-to-face 3 credits

The Graduate Studio Seminar brings together all students in the program and is designed to expose the graduating candidates to methodologies of practice and presentation as they approach their final exhibition. Thorough discussions, rooted in the critical discourses related to each of the design, media arts and visual arts streams, group critiques and presentations are intended to engage students with the issues involved in finalizing their work. Students organize their Thesis Exhibition as part of this course.

Semester 6 May/June 5 ½ weeks online Summer Intensive July – 4 weeks

Masters Thesis Project (completion) 6 credits

Exhibitions and thesis review committee meeting take place during this period. During the third summer candidates present their Research project to their Thesis Review Committee, a panel, of three faculty members. Thesis Projects may include any manner of presentations, analogue or digital, and may consist of exhibitions, screenings or other events to which the larger community is invited. By and large these projects are completed off campus, although final revisions can be made during the Summer Intensive prior to the final review and exhibition. During the final Summer Intensive students will also want to attend the presentations and events associated with the program are focused on the completion and presentation of their Thesis Project.

9 credits

TOTAL 60 CREDITS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why a MASTERS OF APPLIED ARTS and not and MASTERS OF FINE ARTS? The Masters of Applied Arts links studio practice in visual arts and media arts, or design to professional practice. While the focus of the MFA degree may be directly related to developing a substantial body of work in preparation for an exhibiting career and, in some institutions, to developing teaching skills, the Low Residency MAA Program has a broader intent. For example, an MAA student in the visual arts stream may be interested in investigating an aspect of his/her studio practice as it relates to a specific community context or to industry. The 12-credit internship requirement is a specific feature of the MAA to ensure that each student engages in a relevant work/research experience of interest. While most of the pedagogical framework of the MFA degree centres around the ongoing critique of studio work, the MAA has required courses in research methods and interactivity, and the final thesis project includes a visual project and a thesis essay. What is a Low Residency program? The program offers the same credential as our regular Master of Applied Arts degree but differs in its method of delivery. Students attend 3 summer intensives in Vancouver and complete the remainder of their course work and research in their home communities. What is the duration of the program? The Low Residency MAA Program is completed over 25 months and includes three months over three consecutive summers at the Emily Carr University campus ins Vancouver. How many students will there be in the program? Our first cohort will be between 14 and 20 students – half in Design and half in Visual and Media Arts. The following year this will double as we add a second cohort. What is the time commitment during the fall and spring semesters when I am in my home community? There are two semesters of part-time (9 credits – equivalent of 3 hours of course work plus 2 of homework) of study both online and with a local mentor. There is one semester of internship plus one free semester. What kind of instruction will I receive? The program provides varied models of instruction and course content including blended (combined face-to-face and online), face-to-face (group and one-on-one), online in both critical studies seminars and studio courses. You will have access to Emily Carr faculty members who have been selected to teach in various components of the program and local mentors either online or face-to-face in your region. In addition to this during the summer intensives you will have access to visiting professors and distinguished artists and designers visiting the program. Through available resources and your own research you will be expected to approach and artist in your community or region to work with you. What is a mentor and how do I find a mentor in my community or region? During the two semesters students’ work in their own communities or regions under the supervision of a mentor(s). The student meets with the mentor at for a total of 12 hours during each of two terms in their studio or other appropriate location. Alternatively you may meet online. Mentors are art, design or media professionals who live and work in your communities or region. It is the your responsibility to identify and approach a potential mentor, guidelines are provided during the first Summer Intensive. The design or art professional that you select will be asked to present their credentials to Emily Carr University for approval and if approved receive an honorarium from Emily Carr.. Please note that in the case where suitable mentor are not found or available alternative arrangements may be instituted; this may include the requirement to work either with a professional in an other community or failing that to work online with an Emily Carr faculty person.

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At the meetings with your mentor you will review the work that the work you have produced and discuss issues and concerns that arise. The student and mentor maintain regular online contact via email or telephone. The mentor writes reports of the meetings and forwards them to the University. Who are the faculty members? The Low Residency MAA Program selects faculty members from over 150 full and part-time professors specialized in Visual Arts, Design, and Media Arts. These include national and international award winners, as well as some of Canada's most distinguished practitioners and scholars. For more information on our faculty, visit {HYPERLINK "http://www.ecuad.ca/about/people"} How will I work with my supervisor? As with most graduate degrees much of your instruction is one-on-one with a professor who supervises your visual work as well as your thesis essay. Due to the nature of this program much of this work will take place online. A number of faculty members at Emily Carr will be designated as supervisors. How will I be assessed and graded? Assessment and grading take place in all courses, for studio and critical studies courses you receive letter grades and assessments. For your thesis project course you receive pass or fail. In addition there is a program review process that takes place at various stages of the program culminating in the Thesis Project Review Committee meeting at the end of the program – this committee makes a final recommendation for graduation. How many visitors will be invited each summer and who will they be? Four guests - artists, designers and/or scholars - one per week will visit the Summer Intensive in the first year, this will increase as each additional cohort is added. The various visitors would cover a number of disciplinary perspectives as well as a range of current topics, issues and concerns.

How much does the program cost? The total cost of the program is $25,000 CDN or approximately $4200 per each of six semesters. This does not include food or lodging associated with the Summer Intensive. What is a Low Residency program? While the program offers the same credential as our regular Master of Applied Arts degree it differs in its method of delivery. Students attend 3 summer intensives in Vancouver and complete the remainder of their course work and research in their home communities. Do I have to be a practicing artist or designer in order to apply? The Admissions Committee does not expect that every successful applicant will have an extensive professional practice, as demonstrated through exhibition, publication or commissions in the private or public sector. However we uphold a strong commitment to those who wish to continue further studies in order to be challenged and to become an active participant of a dynamic group. I have a degree in an unrelated field can I still apply? Admission to our Master program requires that applicants to hold a four-year undergraduate degree in a related field of study (e.g. BFA, BDes, BA in Art History). Applicants holding a degree in an unrelated field may apply. However, it will be expected that the applicant is able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience in media, design, or visual arts studio practice through their application portfolio. What type of work do you expect students to produce? At the Master level, the thesis project (thesis essay and body of visual work) is based on substantial, self-initiated research in the field. The student is expect to develop their ability to critically locate the work within a contemporary context.

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How much writing will be required in the program? Are there many academic requirements other than the thesis? Written submission requirements include: the internship report of a 1500 word paper; the thesis project proposal of 1500 words and the final thesis project submission of an 8,000 word essay. In addition extensive reading and writing are required for most courses thus strong reading and writing skills are essential throughout the Master program. What technological resources are available to students? Each graduate student has access to collective work spaces located in close proximity to the main campus. Other resources on campus include: the Charles H. Scott Gallery, the Concourse Gallery, the Library, and the Intersections Digital Studio (IDS), a research facility that includes state of the art technology such as a motion capture studio, prototyping facilities, spatial scanners, CNC machine, a Bailey Kiln, and Xserve server system for high speed rendering with super computer capabilities. Can I apply for a student loan? British Columbia students are not eligible for student loans. Students are encouraged to seek out alternate forms of funding like grants and scholarships by searching the Internet. Various scholarship search tools are available on the internet such as {HYPERLINK "http://www.studentawards.com/"}, {HYPERLINK "http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/"} and {HYPERLINK "http://www.fastweb.com/"}. Do you offer entrance scholarships? How can I apply? Emily Carr offers two entrance scholarships. Application for these scholarships is not required; the University will select students based on their academic achievements and through the portfolio assessment. Can I attend on a part-time basis? This is a six semester part-time program completed over 25 months. Can I take longer to complete my degree? Candidates are required to complete the degree in 25 months, as outlined. The Master program does have a policy for leaves of absence and extensions, these are addressed on a case-by-case basis. Whom should I ask for a reference? At least two references should be from people who have known you in a professional capacity and are familiar with your art or design practice and research goals (professors, curators, etc). One reference can be a more general character reference (i.e. an employer or colleague). What are the TOEFL requirements? Please visit {HYPERLINK "http://www.ecuad.ca/admissions/english"} for detailed information. How are the internships provided? Are students responsible for finding suitable internships or does Emily Carr have a list of interested businesses? Internships will take place during the fourth semester of the program. These take place in the student’s home community or elsewhere as desired. Emily Carr has numerous contacts with businesses in the Vancouver area and will seek out the assistance of students to find suitable placements in their communities. Students with full time jobs will work with the Director of the Low Residency MAA to find suitable accommodations. What types of programs are offered at Emily Carr? Emily Carr offers study in the following areas: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, Digital Visual Arts, Film, Video, Animation, Communication Design, Industrial Design. Emily Carr has specialized interests in the areas of sustainable design, interactive design. How much will it cost to live in Vancouver for the duration of the Summer Intensive?

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In addition to tuition fees you are responsible for travel to and from Vancouver, costs of accommodation and food plus materials, books and costs of a personal nature. This varies based on individual expectations but prepare to pay at least $25/day at university type accommodation. Will I have studio space? Studio space is provided for the duration of the Summer Intensive. How will I know if I am suited for the online part of the program? Consider the following criteria:

• Be willing to share your thoughts and experiences openly • Participate in the virtual classroom at regularly during the week • Be able to work with others in completing projects • Be able to use the technology effectively • Be able to complete assignments on time • Your ability to communicate in writing

Some basic, practical requirements include:

• Regular access to a computer with a modem or direct network connection • Comfort with, knowledge of, and experience with computers and the Internet, including e-mail and Web browser software • The ability to download, install, and do basic troubleshooting of computer software • The ability to dedicate sufficient time to courses, including readings and assignments

In addition, we recommend that you are also:

• Able to negotiate around the limitations of work, family, and other scheduling issues • Self-motivated, self-disciplined, and independent • Unafraid to ask questions and receive feedback • Able and willing to meet deadlines • Able to learn through "virtual" interaction with your instructor and other students • Comfortable with reading and writing

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