Curriculum Renewal
in the School of Creative and Performing Arts
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.
Current students will not be affected by this process
You'll be able to complete your degree, and we remain dedicated to supporting you on your academic journey.
Courses remain available and will continue to be offered. Visit the calendar for up to date information
Admissions paused to select graduate programs
Starting for Fall 2025, we will pause admissions to select graduate programs in the School of Creative and Performing Arts.
Teaching, research and creative practice
Teaching, research and creative practice in creative and performing arts will continue to play a vital role in the intellectual and creative life of the University—not only for those specializing in the field, but also for students from a wide range of disciplines, departments and Faculties.
Opportunity to work towards a shared vibrant and sustainable future
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 disciplinary configurations and partnerships.
Admission-paused programs
Graduate
- Master of Arts (MA) Thesis-based in Music, Specialization in Musicology
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis-based in Drama, Design/Technical Specialization
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis-based in Drama, Directing Specialization
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis-based in Drama, Playwriting Specialization
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis-based in Drama, Theatre Studies Specialization
- Master of Music (MMus), Thesis-based, Specialization in Composition
- Master of Music (MMus), Thesis-based, Specialization in Conducting
- Master of Music (MMus), Thesis-based, Specialization in Music Education
- Master of Music (MMus), Thesis-based, Specialization in Sonic Arts
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Education
Programs open for application
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Dance
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music - Honours
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama
- Bachelor of Music (BMUS) in Composition
- Bachelor of Music (BMUS) in Integrated Studies
- Bachelor of Music (BMUS) in Music Education
- Bachelor of Music (BMUS) in Performance
Minors
Graduate
Frequently asked questions
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.
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