Dr. Donna Szoke

Associate Professor

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Biography

Donna Szoke is an interdisciplinary artist and Associate Professor of Studio Art at Brock University. She received her Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Winnipeg. Szoke's work encompasses video, installation, animation, and drawing, utilizing both her academic background and artistic practice. She has garnered awards from various funding bodies including the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council. Her practice engages with ideas of encounter and haptic perception, focusing on how non-visual knowledge can be communicated through moving images. Szoke's works have been exhibited in Canada and internationally, including notable appearances in France, Germany, Hungary, and South Korea. In 2017, she was honored with the Brock Faculty of Humanities Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity. Throughout her career, she has been involved in various artist residencies, workshops, and educational initiatives, promoting innovation in media art education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

Teaching Studio Art and overseeing various projects in the Visual Arts department.

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.