The Master of Visual Studies at the University of Toronto provides students with access to state of the art studios, technology and academic resources.

School: University of Toronto, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design
Course: Master of Visual Studies (Curatorial Studies and Studio Art)
Location: Toronto, Canada
Course dates: September 2025 to June 2027
Application deadline: 6 January 2025

The Master of Visual Studies (MVS) programme at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design offers two streams of study: Curatorial Studies and Studio Art.

The artistic research and scholarship that emerges from both programme pathways reflects increasingly complex modes of art and exhibition-making, filtered through philosophy, cultural theory, criticism and diverse material practices.

Situated within one of the world’s leading research institutions, the MVS programmes focus on art and its presentation as research, fostering interdisciplinary exchange within the greater Daniels Faculty and across the University of Toronto.

The MVS faculty is comprised of field-leading artists and curators with significant exhibition careers. Small class sizes and individual mentorship creates a unique atmosphere where our students have the opportunity to connect with visiting international artists, curators, writers and other cultural practitioners through one-on-one studio visits, masterclasses and lectures.

Students are provided exceptional studios and access to state-of-the-art technologies and academic resources, along with exhibition space in museum-grade environments.

Our graduates exhibit internationally and nationally, curate and direct important museums and collections and have been honoured with prestigious awards for their work.

More information is available on our graduate admissions page.

Learn more about the MVS programme during an in-person session at the Daniels Faculty Graduate Open House on 5 November 2024.

For prospective applicants unable to attend an in-person information session, contact the Visual Studies programme Director MVSDirector @daniels.utoronto.ca to arrange a virtual session.

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Top image: Liberation in Four Movements, curated by Ingrid Jones, University of Toronto, 2024

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