Dr. Fiona Blaikie

Professor

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Biography

Fiona Blaikie is a Professor at Brock University, where she is a member of the Faculty of Education. Her research emphasizes visual arts education, focusing notably on new materialities, situated feminist ontologies, and posthumanism. She serves as the Director of the Joint PhD Educational Studies Program and has held various leadership roles, including Associate Director of the Posthumanism Research Institute. Blaikie has contributed significantly to the academic discourse in arts education and has published works such as the edited collection 'Visual Cultural Identity Constructs Global Youth Young Adults' with Routledge in 2021. Her scholarly activities extend to qualitative research and arts-informed educational methodologies, exploring topics such as qualitative approaches, portfolio assessment, and curriculum development within the context of visual art education. She is active in several professional associations, including the American Education Research Association and the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, participating in discussions on youth culture and educational practices.

Research Interests

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.