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Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology at Simon Fraser University

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Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
Other names
FCAT
Established2009
DeanCarman Neustaedter
Location, ,
Canada
Convocation Mall, Simon Fraser University

The Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology (FCAT) is a faculty at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in British Columbia, Canada. It comprises five schools and programs, over three SFU campuses: Burnaby, Vancouver, and Surrey.

History

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The Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology was established in 2009.[citation needed]

Governance and locations

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The Office of the Dean is located in the Burnaby Campus.[1]

The Dean of FCAT as of 2023 is Carman Neustaedter.[2]

Schools and programs in the Faculty are taught on all three SFU campuses: Burnaby, Vancouver, and Surrey.

Schools/Programs

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School of Communication (CMNS)

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Undergraduate concentrations:

  • Media and Culture
  • Technology and Society
  • Political Economy and Policy

School for the Contemporary Arts (SCA)

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As part of the Woodward's Building redevelopment,[3] this school has also been referred to as Woodward School for Contemporary Art.[4] It occupies five floors, with brand new spaces designed and built by HDR in association with Proscenium Architecture.[3]

Undergraduate courses are taught in:[citation needed]

  • Dance
  • Film
  • Music Composition (Acoustic & Electroacoustic)
  • Theatre (Performance & Production and Design)
  • Visual Art
  • Visual Cultural & Performance Studies

Publishing Programs (PUB)

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The Minor in Print and Digital Publishing provides the foundation for students to pursue advanced professional education, or to take jobs in publishing or allied cultural industries.[citation needed]

School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT)

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Undergraduate courses are taught in:[citation needed]

Master of Digital Media Program (MDM)

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Bachelor of Arts Degrees in:[citation needed]

  • Communication
  • Contemporary Arts
  • Interactive Arts and Technology
  • Publishing

Bachelor of Science Degrees in:[citation needed]

  • Interactive Arts and Technology

M.A. and PhD Graduate Degrees in:[citation needed]

  • Communication
  • Contemporary Arts
  • Interactive Arts and Technology
  • Publishing

Master of Science and Ph.D. Degrees in:[citation needed]

  • Interactive Arts and Technology

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Burnaby
  2. ^ "Carman Neustaedter". www.sfu.ca. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Simon Fraser University School for the Contemporary Arts". HDR. January 20, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Staff". UCT Drama. UCT. Archived from the original on September 15, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.