Toronto Metropolitan University: Documentary Media MFA Accepting Applications for Fall 2023

School of Image Arts: Documentary Media MFA
at The Creative School

Interested in non-fiction storytelling?
Interested in photography, new media and/or film?
Apply to the one-of-a-kind Documentary Media MFA program this Fall!

Information sessions
Join the Graduate Program Director at one of the following question & answer sessions:

November 30 at 12:30 pm EST
December 13 at 11:00 am EST

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2023

about

Bridging traditions of documentary practice with emerging approaches to non-fiction storytelling, this interdisciplinary program brings together students to explore documentary forms and strategies in the making of new documentary work. Working alongside artists, scholars and media professionals, students engage with the histories and theories of documentary, while working with the tools needed to complete their own major creative projects.

Paid opportunities + scholarships

Guaranteed entrance scholarships for all incoming students in Fall 2023. Scholarships available for both years in the program. Additionally, students are eligible for a wide range of paid work opportunities, such as:

Research Assistant positions
Graduate Assistant positions
Career Boost positions

professional exposure

The DocNow Festival presents the Major Research Project student work. Students collaborate on a citywide festival featuring screenings, exhibitions and events exploring a wide range of subjects and celebrating their creative achievements. vimeo.com/docnowfestival

admission requirements

A four-year honours Bachelor degree, or equivalent
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) or equivalent in the final half of the program
Statement of Interest & Project Proposal
Resume / CV
Letters of Recommendation
Visual Portfolio Submission

Photo credits (left to right & top to bottom): Giovanni Capriotti, The Haweaters; Yuetong Liu, One Time Making Friends; Julia Wittmann, Housing and People Action Plan; Christopher Donovan, The Cloud Factory; Ashley Finch, Dancing Through the Decades; Joey Bonifacio, True Colours: Conversations on Gender.

Contact Documentary Media MFA
web: www.torontomu.ca/documentarymedia | email: docmedia@ryerson.ca

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* In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.