Dr. Allison Platt

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Allison Platt. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Allison Platt is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Multimedia at McMaster University. Her scholarly works reflect a diverse range of media arts, including videotapes, films, photographs (both analog and digital), websites, performances, sculptures, and installations. Her work emphasizes the intersection of media, visual culture, and visual literacy. With prior experience as an Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at Rutgers University from 1997 to 2002, she has developed a strong portfolio that showcases the complexity and richness of media arts. Platt has also completed postgraduate training at the Whitney Independent Study Program at the Whitney Museum of Art, and has earned an MFA from the University of California, San Diego, as well as a BFA from the University of Connecticut.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, ON

Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Multimedia.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Rutgers University •

Assistant Professor of Visual Arts.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Options include Thesis, Project, or Financial Mathematics (M-Phimac).