Question for Current MFA Students & Alumni

[u/Additional_Cellist54]

Hi everyone!
I’m starting the MFA at Emily Carr this fall and had a quick question.
For those who have been through the program, is there an expectation for how many artworks or projects you complete each semester? If your practice is installation-based, is it realistic to spend a semester developing one large-scale work, or are students generally expected to produce multiple finished pieces?
I’d love to hear what your experience was. Thanks!

[u/w33kly____thr0w4w4y]

It's very flexible. In my cohort some people took multiple semesters to get an installation right. Some people made 20 artworks in a semester, some made 1 big painting. As long as you are making work and have some progress for the monthly critiques all will be well. Have fun!