WELCOME TO ART EDUCATION!
The Department of Art Education offers programs of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels focusing on learning and teaching in the visual arts.
The links below will provide you with detailed information about each of our programs.
Undergraduate Programs
At the Undergraduate level, two teacher preparation programs, the BFA Major and the BFA Specialization programs, emphasize the student’s development as artist, researcher, and professional.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Major (three years) prepares students for teaching and related careers in community and cultural organizations.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Specialization (four years) prepares students for provincial teacher certification (at both elementary and secondary grade levels) in visual arts.
Employment prospects in public school teaching should continue to be very good over the next several years, as Quebec and several other Canadian provinces continue to experience a shortage of certified teachers in most subject areas.
Click here for the ArtEd Undergraduate Program Overview.
How to apply?
- Read the Undergraduate Admission Regulations and the Faculty of Fine Arts' Fine Arts Program Book
- To Concordia Univeristy's Office of the Registrar: Complete the Undergraduate Application for Admission Form
- To the Department of Art Education: Submit a Portfolio [PDF document-updated December 2007]
Please submit your Application Form/Documents and Portfolio by the appropriate deadlines, to ensure that your file is complete when the review process begins.
Graduate Programs
The Master of/ Magisteriate in Arts (Art Education) is designed to help students develop a critical understanding of the field of art education, and introduces them to past and current trends, as well as to theories and practices that influence the teaching of visual arts. Students engage in the program of study best suited to their particular academic and professional goals by choosing either the Thesis Option or the Courses Option. Graduates go on to a wide range of professional positions in schools, museums and cultural services.
The Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy in Art Education, the only one of its kind in Canada, is designed to offer students advanced study and research training in the teaching of visual arts. Students develop their own research direction in concert with the research and teaching expertise of the graduate faculty. Program course work emphasizes individual development of critical abilities and research practices so that graduates may become leading contributors to the field of art education.
Click here for the ArtEd Graduate Program Overview.
How to apply?
The admission process includes submissions to Graduate Admissions Application Center as well as to the Department of Art Education. Please ensure that the all necessary documents are submitted to the correct locations.
| 1. | To the Concordia Graduate Admissions Centre: You can apply online or download, complete and submit an Application Form. | |
| 1.1 | To apply online, visit the Connect2Concordia website (strongly recommended) | |
| 1.2 | To download, complete and submit an Application Form, visit the School of Graduate Studies' Application Form and Information website. | |
| Applications sent by mail should be addressed to: |
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Concordia University Graduate Admissions Application Centre P.O. Box 2002, Station H Montreal, Quebec Canada H3G 2V4 |
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| Applications submitted in-person or sent in by courier should be addressed to: |
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Graduate Admissions Services Birks Student Service Centre J.W. McConnell Building Room LB 185 1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd West H3G 1M6 |
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Monday to Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm. Friday: 9 am - 6 pm. |
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To the Department of Art Education: Mandatory Additional Documents In addition to the general application we require the following documents to be submitted directly to the Department of Art Education: |
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| 2.1. | Art Production: a maximum of 20 examples, clearly labeled, as slides inserted in a clear plastic viewing sheet or as CD-Roms with PowerPoint or QuickTime presentations (jpeg format). You may also include documentation of exhibitions. | |
| 2.2. | Documents Demonstrating Professional Experience (include all of the following if applicable): | |
| 2.2.1. Teaching Experience: letters or documents confirming paid or unpaid teaching experience in educational settings, e.g. museums, galleries, schools, community centres, etc. | ||
| 2.2.2. Scholarly Writing: examples of writing or scholarship, such as a thesis or outstanding course essay, on topics in art, education, or a related field. | ||
| 2.2.3. Other Pertinent Work Experience: letters or documents confirming paid or unpaid professional experience, e.g. work in museums or galleries, community education, etc. | ||
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To the Department of Art Education: Optional Additional Documents We offer teaching, research and technical assistantship awards to give students further opportunities to gain work experience. If interested, you must complete hard copies of the following forms and submit them directly to the department of Art Education. A copy of your most recent cv must be included with each application: |
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| 3.1. | Graduate Assistant Application Form (Download a PDF document) |
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| 3.2. | Reserved Courses for Graduate Teaching Form (Download a PDF document) |
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*Important Notes* |
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| i) | Statement of Purpose: A statement of Purpose is required from applicants to all graduate programs. The School of Graduate Studies indicates that it should be 500 words. We have additional requirements outlined below. Please follow the Art Education guidelines below and remember to submit your statement of purpose as part of your general application as per (1). MA applicants: in 2-3 typed pages, discuss your academic and professional goals, and how your study in the MA Art Education program would relate to those goals. Be sure to clearly identify specific teaching and research interests you would like to pursue in graduate study, and discuss them in detail. PhD applicants: in 3-5 pages, discuss your academic and professional goals, and how you see study in the PhD Art Education program would relate to those goals. Identify and discuss the research interest you would like to pursue for the thesis; include your teaching background, experience in research methods, and your study in related disciplines. Indicate areas of further study you would propose in order to pursue your research interest. |
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| ii) | TOEFL Score Minimum 550. Students for whom English or French is not their mother tongue or who have not been educated in English or French should provide results of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Minimum Score: 550. |
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You can download a Checklist for Additional Documents here. Remember that it includes only the items to be submitted directly to the Department of Art Education. Your general application and all documents accompanying it are to be submitted as per (1).
For information on Quebec residency please visit http://quebecresidency.concordia.ca/guidelines.html
For 2009-10 the submission deadline is March 16, 2009.
*For students intending on applying to the China Scholarship Council, applications must be submited in complete no later than February 27th, 2009
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance to new and returning Concordia students is available and may vary according to each student’s situation. Please visit the website of the Financial Aid Office for additional information.
For information on Graduate Fellowships and Awards, please visit http://graduatestudies.concordia.ca/financial/
Prospective International Students:
Be sure to view the Prospective International Students and the International Students Office websites for all pertinent details.