Dr. Carlos Colín

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Biography

Carlos Colín is a Mexican visual artist and pedagogue based in Vancouver. His research and artistic practice delve into core cultural, theoretical, socio-political, and religious manifestations that critique the colonial legacy of the baroque system in contemporary Mexico and Latin America. Colín's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Graphic Design and a Master of Fine Arts from the National School of Fine Art at UNAM in Mexico City, as well as a Master of Fine Arts and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of British Columbia (UBC). His work has been exhibited in notable venues including the BIENALSUR 2021, the Rufino Tamayo Museum in Mexico City, and the Reach Gallery Museum in Victoria, BC. He has been recognized with various awards, including the Emerging Artist award at the Mayor’s Arts Awards in 2016 and the Artist Studio Award Program in 2017. Colín's teaching and artistic engagements reflect a deep commitment to addressing the complexities of migration and cultural identity through art.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.