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I encourage you to share this information about the University of Lethbridge’s MFA program to any of your promising students. Our current MFA students are engaged in dynamic projects that are abundantly supported by our department. <BR>
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Applications are invited for Fall 2012 entry into the Master of Fine Arts degree program at the University of Lethbridge. The MFA degree is a two-year, full-time, studio program, which accepts only one or two students each year. <BR>
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Building on the University of Lethbridge Theatre and Dramatic Arts Department's reputation for first class undergraduate education in the areas of design, performance, technical production, and theatre history/theory, the MFA with a major in Theatre & Dramatic Arts offers those wishing to pursue graduate education the opportunity to be part of a community of highly active faculty practitioners and scholars. <BR>
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This program provides graduate students with opportunities to pursue excellence in an area of their interest, including traditional theatre disciplines, as well as innovative and interdisciplinary artistic projects. <BR>
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Located in the University of Lethbridge Centre for the Arts, the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts produces a robust season of mainstage productions, a student-run season of studio productions, and many other theatre events. The Department’s activities are supported by its outstanding theatre facilities, shops, and studios.<BR>
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A comprehensive university with solid undergraduate and growing graduate programs located two hours south of Calgary, Alberta and about an hour north of the US border in the prosperous and culturally active city of Lethbridge, the U of L is committed to creativity, inquiry and discovery. It values and supports research, scholarship, and creative work, and encourages students at all levels to become involved.<BR>
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The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing adequate financial support for all graduate students and, therefore, students may be eligible to receive $1,000 per month for 24 months of full-time study.<BR>
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<B>Deadline: March 1, 2012</B> (For Fall 2012). Completed applications and all accompanying documentation must be received by the deadline.<BR>
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To learn more about the MFA, application forms and guidelines:<BR>
www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/ <<a href="http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/">http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/</a>> <BR>
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Department of Theatre & Dramatic Arts: www.uleth.ca/finearts/drama<BR>
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For all admission inquiries, please contact Loralee Edwards, School of Graduate<BR>
Studies at (403) 329-5194 or <a href="edwalj@uleth.ca">edwalj@uleth.ca</a><BR>
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