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Other names | FCAT |
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| Established | 2009 |
| Dean | Carman Neustaedter |
| Location | , , Canada |
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.
The Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology was established in 2009.[ citation needed ]
The Office of the Dean is located in the Burnaby Campus. [1]
The Dean of FCAT as of 2023 [update] is Carman Neustaedter. [2]
Schools and programs in the Faculty are taught on all three SFU campuses: Burnaby, Vancouver, and Surrey.
Undergraduate concentrations:
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 ]
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 ]
Undergraduate courses are taught in:[ citation needed ]
Bachelor of Arts Degrees in:[ citation needed ]
Bachelor of Science Degrees in:[ citation needed ]
M.A. and PhD Graduate Degrees in:[ citation needed ]
Master of Science and Ph.D. Degrees in:[ citation needed ]
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