STEP 1 – University Application

Apply online at discover.ulethbridge.ca

Fall Application Deadlines

December 15 Extra Scholarships March 1 Early Admission ScholarshipsJune 1 Fall Deadline

Spring Application Deadline: November 1

Tip: Apply early and submit all documents and portfolio. Your portfolio is required before a decision can be made on your application.

STEP 2 – University Requirements

High School requirements: Must have a combined average of 65% in English 30-1 (or equivalent), three academic classes and a fifth course that can be academic or non-academic. Details at:

discover.ulethbridge.ca/highschool/thinkapply.ezc

Transfer student requirements: Must have a 2.0 GPA.

Post-Diploma requirements: Must have a 2.5 GPA.

June 15 Fall Document DeadlineNovember 15 Spring Document Deadline

Transcripts must be forwarded to the U of L from all high schools and post-secondary institutions you attended. Through ApplyAlberta, applicants authorize the U of L to request transcripts on their behalf from Alberta Education or publicly funded post-secondary institutions in Alberta.

Applicants attending private institutions in Alberta or educational institutions out-of-province must arrange to have official transcripts sent directly to the U of L Registrar’s Office and Student Services. Submitting interim transcripts may lead to early admission.

If English is not your first language you must meet the English Language Proficiency requirement.

STEP 3 – New Media Requirements

All students entering the BFA (New Media) must submit a portfolio as part of their admission requirements.

June 15 Fall Portfolio deadlineNovember 15 Spring Portfolio deadline

Portfolio

Your portfolio consists of a questionnaire, examples of your work, and inventory list. Your portfolio informs the Department about your creative interests, experience, skills, and direction. Choose your best work and present it professionally.

Questionnaire

For each question (Past, Present and Future), write a 100 - 250 word answer in paragraph form. Proofread your written answers for spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.

Past - What aspects of your background prepare you for a university New Media degree program with a creative focus?

Present - The BFA (New Media) program requires an extraordinary commitment of time and energy. Explain why you feel you are prepared to make this commitment at this time in your life.

Future - What do you hope to learn from our New Media program?

Examples of Work

Submit 10-20 current examples that provide a good representation of your fine arts interests and skills. Examples can be submitted in any or all of these areas. (Do not send originals.)

Art: Can include, but is not limited to, photographs, sculptures, paintings, drawings, printmaking, and ceramics.

Theatre/Drama: Collection of images (reviews, photos, programs) or video.

Music: Audio or video of your performances or copies of your compositions.

New Media: Can include, but is not limited to, computer generated still images, moving images (video or animation), and web designs.

Inventory List

Include an inventory list of all submissions with titles, materials, date of work, collaborators (if relevant), and a short description, your name, and contact information.

Essay (Optional)

If you do not have access to the necessary technology, you can submit an essay instead of providing examples of work. In the first paragraph address the reasons why you decided to submit an essay rather than examples. The essay (about 750 words) should discuss or explain your definition of new media and its importance to your professional development. Include your name and contact information. Note: you must also do the questionnaire as part of your submission.

Submission Guidelines

You can submit your portfolio online or through the mail.

Online Portfolio SubmissionsSubmit your portfolio at: ulethbridge.slideroom.com

Mail Portfolio Submissions New Media Portfolio SubmissionFaculty of Fine Arts, University of Lethbridge4401 University Drive W.Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4

You can expect to hear from the University of Lethbridge within 3 to 4 weeks after portfolio submission.

Questions

Admission & Portfolio AdvisorFaculty of Fine Arts University of Lethbridge

T: 403.380.1864E: finearts.admissions@uleth.ca

Useful Websites

Faculty of Fine Artsuleth.ca/finearts

Experience Fine Arts lethbridgefinearts.ca

Application Informationdiscover.ulethbridge.ca

Fine Arts Academic Advisinguleth.ca/finearts/faculty-fine-arts/student-advising

Student Housinguleth.ca/housing

Scholarships & Awardsuleth.ca/ross/student_finance/scholarships/awards.html

U of L Campus Mapuleth.ca/campusmap