Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 1 yearDuration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Creative and Performing ArtsField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Master of ArtsAwards
- $12,927Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Purpose and Philosophy The Department of Film and Media (FILM), in partnership with the Agnes Etherington Art Centre (Agnes) has developed the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies (SCCS). The core concept in both degrees is the linkage of adjacent disciplines: film and media studies and, more generally, the study of visual culture, film and media production, and curatorial studies and practice.
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The primary objective of the program is to provide integrated graduate level-training for film/media/curation practices in both academic and non-academic professional applications. Graduates from the program will acquire comprehensive training, practical research and/or production experience while gaining an understanding of the entirety of the lifecycle of a film/media work and its reception, and gain knowledge, skills and critical insight to enable them to participate professionally in creative exhibition, presentation and interpretive display contexts. The slate of courses provides robust opportunities to participate in and benefit from experiential, applied learning through guided team projects and individual creative projects requiring active synthesis of research, analytical, presentation/communication, negotiation, consensus building, aesthetic discernment, networking and resource management skills. Importantly, and congruent with the premises of the graduate program, these skills will span the material and digital realms. The Agnes physical display spaces are paralleled by an active online program stre ...
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: Program Requirements MA (12 Months) The requirements of the MA are: 1. five courses: a. 3 Core Courses SCCS 810 Professional Development in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies SCCS 812 Critical and Theoretical Approaches to Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies SCCS 814 Histories and Methodologies of Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies b. 2 Options Courses (electives) from this list or selected from graduate courses taught in various units within the university: SCCS 815 Studies in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies I SCCS 818 Studies in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies II SCCS 820 Media Production Seminar SCCS 821 Screen Cultures and Curatorial Summer Institute Micro Course (1.0 credit units) SCCS 828 Critical Curatorial Seminar SCCS 830 Curating in Context SCCS 840 Directed Reading SCCS 900 Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies Practicum 2. the Thesis/Project (SCCS 899) The MA thesis requirement can take any of the four following formats, depending on the focus of the student: 1. a traditional 15000-word thesis; 2. a media work with a 5000-word companion document situating the work into larger debates in the field; 3. a curatorial project/installation with a 5000-word companion document situating the work into larger debates in the field; and 4. a video essay synthesizing studies, curatorial and production questions, a 5000-word companion document situating the work into larger debates in the field. The thesis must be successfully defended in accordance with the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (Thesis). || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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- Academic transcripts
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Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$12,927 CAD / year≈ $9,505 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsQueen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme; the awards open to its applicants are the university-wide graduate ones. Queen's states that "The majority of Master's students in full-time non-professional programs also receive funding support (i.e., in year one for one-year programs, and in years one and two for two-year programs)", and that amounts vary by programme, so applicants are told to consult the programme. Internal awards need no separate application: "These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer." International applicants are additionally eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), Mitacs Globalink awards and, where the discipline qualifies, Tri-Council (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) awards. SourcesView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines occurring early in the new year; Queen's directs applicants to the individual degree-program website for that program's deadline, and most acceptances are made in March…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Film and Media - Master of Arts cost?
CAD 12,927 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
1 year, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: Program Requirements MA (12 Months) The requirements of the MA are: 1. five courses: a. 3 Core Courses SCCS 810 Professional Development in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies SCCS 812 Critical and Theoretical Approaches to Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies SCCS 814 Histories and Methodologies of Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies b. 2 Options Courses (electives) from this list or selected from graduate courses taught in various units within the university: SCCS 815 Studies in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies I SCCS 818 Studies in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies II SCCS 820 Media Production Seminar SCCS 821 Screen Cultures and Curatorial Summer Institute Micro Course (1.0 credit units) SCCS 828 Critical Curatorial Seminar SCCS 830 Curating in Context SCCS 840 Directed Reading SCCS 900 Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies Practicum 2. the Thesis/Project (SCCS 899) The MA thesis requirement can take any of the four following formats, depending on the focus of the student: 1. a traditional 15000-word thesis; 2. a media work with a 5000-word companion document situating the work into larger debates in the field; 3. a curatorial project/installation with a 5000-word companion document situating the work into larger debates in the field; and 4. a video essay synthesizing studies, curatorial and production questions, a 5000-word companion document situating the work into larger debates in the field. The thesis must be successfully defended in accordance with the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (Thesis). || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Queen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme; the awards open to its applicants are the university-wide graduate ones. Queen's states that "The majority of Master's students in full-time non-professional programs also receive funding support (i.e., in year one for one-year programs, and in years one and two for two-year programs)", and that amounts vary by programme, so applicants are told to consult the programme. Internal awards need no separate application: "These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer." International applicants are additionally eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), Mitacs Globalink awards and, where the discipline qualifies, Tri-Council (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) awards. Sources View scholarship page
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