The ultimate playground for the imagination: Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance
In the University of Regina’s Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance (MAP), students are encouraged to think and express themselves outside the box.
The Faculty – formerly known as the Faculty of Fine Arts – consists of four departments (Film, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts) and programs that cross disciplines such as Creative Technologies and Interdisciplinary Studies.
“It’s a great place for students to come together in a creative and critical way,” said Rae Staseson, Dean of the Faculty of Media, Art and Performance. “We focus on theoretical studies while working on creative projects. It’s a great intersection for students to grasp the breadths of ideas and histories around the kinds of works they’re producing.”
Guided by faculty members who are dynamic working artists and scholars with international experience, the Faculty offers a supportive and collaborative environment to help develop the artistic mind. This is evident in the Creative Technologies program, where computer science, engineering and MAP students work together on exciting projects like performing a concert using tablets.
“Creative Technologies is one of our hot and growing areas, which absolutely makes sense given the time we’re in,” Staseson said.
There are great professional placement opportunities for students in the Faculty. Graduates will often find themselves working for local arts organization such as the Regina Symphony Orchestra or the City of Regina. But as Staseson noted, the skillsets they gain transfer to numerous jobs.
“They gain strong research, writing, teamwork and critical thinking skills,” she said. “Upon graduating, they can work in a variety of industries and be a real asset to an organization. Some students may end up working in policy or for the government. You might see students apply for Law School after they finish their undergraduate degree because they’re interested in media and entertainment law. Our students become leaders in the community.”