Curriculum Renewal

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

In recent years, programs like the MMus and MFA have seen varying student demand. 

This trend is part of a larger shift affecting creative and performing arts programs across North America, as institutions adjust to changing demographics, evolving student interests, resource challenges and new program offerings. 

To address these changes, we are renewing the curriculum in the Faculty of Arts. 

• Our aim is to keep our programs relevant to students, employers, and communities in Alberta and beyond. 
• This will help us continue to positively impact our communities’ intellectual life and attract and retain top talent.

The future is imaginative.

We're proud of our community and industry partner collaborations that ensure excellence across the School of Creative and Performing Arts. These relationships will be instrumental in our ambitious curriculum renewal process.

We're excited to work with both new and longstanding alumni and partners from arts and creative industries to build a vibrant and sustainable future for creative and performing arts in Calgary.

We're confident that this renewal will:

• Invigorate programs and strengthen our capacity to support excellence in teaching, learning, research and artistic practice
• Enhance the student experience
• Position UCalgary as a leader in creative and performing arts education, research and practice

This is especially important as Calgary emerges as one of Canada’s most influential cultural hubs.

Consultation with students is at the heart of this process.

All current students in the program have been emailed an anonymous survey to provide their questions, concerns and feedback.

In-person consultation sessions are ongoing.

Faculty, staff, alumni and community partners will be invited to future consultation sessions.