Deans' Messages
Message from the Dean
The Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance offers a range of study offerings in Creative Technologies, Interdisciplinary Programs, Film, Music, Visual Arts, and Theatre. Undergraduate students learn to develop an emerging art practice, honing technical, aesthetic and conceptual skills. Students may also pursue historical, theoretical or critical studies in the fine arts. Graduate students are able to focus on creating a coherentbody of work that will help establish their professional careers in the arts, or pursue thesis research that will enable career opportunities in education or the cultural industries. We provide excellent facilities for studios, labs, exhibitions, rehearsals, performances and research. Students quickly become part of a creative cohort and have the opportunity to work closely with a talented faculty, who all are practicing artists, performers, designers, directors, and published scholars. As well, our dedicated staff endeavor to provide a positive student experience.
Training in the fine arts goes well beyond a studio, lab, or stage. We teach students, for example, how to work as collaborative teams, or how to be ethical and active members of their community. This small dynamic faculty offers a nurturing pedagogical atmosphere on a beautiful campus, thus making us an ideal study destination.
For decades the Faculty has been a signature area of the University, training and employing many notable artists. Countless graduates have gone on to become ambassadors for Saskatchewan as professional artists, writers, directors, producers, performers and designers in the cultural and media industries, or educators, scholars, curators, arts consultants, and community and business leaders.
We invite you to explore our website and consider the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance as your top study choice.
Dr. David Dick
Message from the Interim Associate Dean (Graduate Studies, Research, and Faculty Development)
Whether you are continuing your studies directly from undergraduate or returning to university after a period of working, graduate studies in the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance will give you the support and experience you need to further your artistic and scholarly goals. MAP offers something for everyone including: MFA and MA degrees in Visual Arts and Film, MMus/MA degrees in Music, Interdisciplinary degrees in Media and Artistic Research at the MA and PhD levels, as well as our special case MA degree opportunity that can be built just for you. Our graduate programs are designed to support your professional, research, and artistic development.
Our intimate cohorts of graduate students help to foster an amazing environment of learning and creating in our extensive facilities. Students develop strong relationships with their supervisors and professors through small class sizes that offer excellent opportunities for one-on-one mentorship and guidance. Our faculty and skilled technicians can help you develop the skills you need to thrive in your field of artistic or research practice. All of this is supported by our dedicated administrative staff who are there to answer your questions.
MAP and the University of Regina host a variety of performances, talks, exhibitions, and screenings throughout the year and we invite you to participate in all or any events. The welcoming and vibrant artistic community of Regina offers many opportunities to create, exhibit, debate, and collaborate. Whatever your future goals, graduate studies in the faculty of Media, Art, and Performance will help you achieve your creative and professional ambitions.
Reach out and together we will find the ideal fit for your graduate experience at MAP.
Dr. Karla McManus
Message from the Associate Dean (Undergraduate)
Live creatively. Think critically. From vintage handprinting techniques to cutting edge digital technologies, from Indigenous land-based art practices to the latest trends in improvisational hands-on theatre, the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance is the University of Regina's premier maker-space, attracting students nationally and internationally for programs in Film, Music, Creative Technologies, Visual Arts, Theatre, and Interdisciplinary Studies including Pop Culture and Design. Our diverse student population enjoys intimate studio classes with award-winning artists, combined with critical and historical courses led by teacher-scholars across the disciplines.
Degrees and certificates from Media, Art, and Performance break down boundaries, working with partners at First Nations University of Canada, Luther College, Campion College, and the Centre for Continuing Education to offer remote and in-person learning environments, wide-ranging courses, and accessible, innovative learning opportunities that bridge art and culture, creativity and critique, career-readiness and artistic practice. Whether you are an emerging artist, a mid-career practitioner wanting to reflect and extend your professional practice, or a computer science student looking for the creative edge that will set your career apart, our BA, BFA, certificates, and minors will help you map a world of exciting new directions.
Contact us now to talk about finding the place for you in our maker space.
Dr. Susan Johnston
