Faculty of Arts Curriculum Renewal

What's happening?

The Faculty of Arts is embarking on an ambitious three-year curriculum renewal process.

This process aligns with the strategic priorities outlined in Ahead of Tomorrow and the Arts Strategic Plan and is informed by the findings of the 2024 Faculty of Arts Unit Review. 

Our approach to curriculum renewal reflects our firm resolve to spotlight the critical role of the Arts in the contemporary academy and beyond. 

Transforming our curriculum is essential to overcoming current challenges. Our aim is to energize programs and enhance our ability to support excellence in teaching, learning, research, and artistic practice.

Explore this page to find out more, and learn how you can be part of the process to build our shared vibrant and sustainable future.

Art and Art History

Teaching, research and creative practice in the visual arts will continue to play a vital role in the intellectual and creative life of the University.

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Classics and Religion

We're excited to explore new, imaginative and innovative program configurations and partnerships for classics and religion to thrive.

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Creative and Performing Arts

We look forward to working with our communities to re-imagine creative and performing arts in Calgary.

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Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures

We are working to create a vibrant and sustainable future for the study of languages, linguistics, literatures and cultures at UCalgary.

Frequently asked questions

To refresh and reinvigorate the future of Arts at the University of Calgary.

  • UCalgary Arts underwent a unit review earlier in 2024. 
    • The Provost's Office led this process with external reviewers.
    • External reviewers met with faculty, staff and student groups.
    • Data on enrollment trends, program demand and our financial context guided the assessment results.
    • The assessment provided valuable recommendations particularly on teaching, learning,and ensuring program sustainability.

This curriculum renewal will help guide us towards a vibrant and sustainable future for teaching, learning and research in our Faculty.

  • To be in alignment with our faculty and institutional strategic plans.
  • To invigorate programs and strengthen our capacity to support excellence in teaching, learning, research and artistic practice.

This initiative reflects our strong commitment to ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future for teaching, learning and research across the Arts at the University of Calgary.

  • Consultation with students is at the heart of this process.
  • Although we are not accepting new applications for select programs for Fall 2025, current students in those programs will not be affected by this process.
  • You will still complete your degree, and receive the high-quality education that you expect from the University of Calgary.
  • We're committed to supporting you through your academic journey.
  • Courses in these important subjects will continue to be available to students across the university.
  • We've sent an anonymous Qualtrics survey to all students in curriculum renewal programs. We value your perspectives and are grateful to learn about your experiences in your program. Thank you for taking the time to respond.
  • This curriculum renewal will refresh our offerings and identify new areas of focus.
  • We will still teach courses in these areas.
  • Faculty, staff, students, alumni and the wider community will work with the Faculty of Arts and the University of Calgary to explore new, imaginative and innovative program configurations and partnerships.

No, our goal is to re-imagine our programs so they meet the needs of our students, today and in the future.

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