UArtes’ academic offerings are diverse, relevant, technologically informed, and of high quality. The University’s higher education model in the arts is recognized nationally and internationally.
Art research employs diverse methods of inquiry, exploration, and knowledge generation through its own unique approaches to investigation, work, and experimentation. This process leads to original results that contribute to artistic creation
The University of the Arts is the first public institution of higher education in the arts at the national level. Learn in detail about its Transparency, Accountability, Planning and Strategic Management, and Human Resources Department.
This program is designed to train writers to work versatilely in the development of writing projects aimed at the creation of literary works, screenplays, and nonfiction texts. It offers a unique academic experience in which laboratories and seminars explore the many possibilities of critical imagination and creative work for the mastery of the written word.
Professionals holding a bachelor's degree in a field related to literature, the arts, education, social sciences, journalism, or communication. Also eligible are graduates in audiovisual techniques, multimedia and audiovisual production, social sciences, or the humanities in general.
Graduate Profile (Summary)
Graduates of the program are prepared to work across diverse areas of creative writing: production of literary works, scripts, and screenplays for print, theater, radio, film, or television. They may also work as writers or consultants in content production for music, digital media, audiovisual platforms, and other fields. Graduates may likewise pursue careers in teaching, publishing, or communications departments of public and private institutions.
Submit two letters of recommendation from academics and/or professionals in the field of literature.
Submit a creative writing sample of your own.
Submit a curriculum vitae with copies of professional and academic certificates.
Submit a statement of purpose outlining the applicant's motivations for pursuing the program.
Complete an interview with the Program Committee.
Complete the UArtes Graduate Program admission forms correctly and within the established deadlines.
Complete all required enrollment and tuition payment procedures as established by UArtes.
Required Documents
Copy of national ID or passport (for international students).
Copy of Bachelor's Degree obtained in Ecuador registered in the Senescyt and, in case of foreigners, the degree apostilled or legalized by consular means.
En agosto, la UArtes graduará a sus magísteres en Artes Escénicas, Composición Musical y Artes Sonoras, Artes Visuales y Nuevos Medios, Escritura Creativa y Gestión de la Cultura y de las Artes. Son 42 egresados y Cecibel Cortez es una de ellos y también la única en titularse en Políticas Culturales y Gestión de las Artes, programa de posgrado que ahora tiene otro nombre. Ella comparte la investigación de su tesis sobre Monte Sinaí.
“Cosecha de Fragores” y “Pisayambo” son las propuestas de investigación y artísticas que José Luis Jácome trajo a la mMAT UArtes, uno de los eventos hito de la Escuela de Artes Sonoras. La primera, una conferencia que tuvo lugar el martes 21 de julio, en la Biblioteca de las Artes; la segunda, un concierto de campanas electroacústicas e instrumentos andinos que se desarrolló el miércoles 22 en la torre del edificio El Telégrafo.
Pedro González, estudiante de la Maestría en Artes Visuales y Nuevos Medios de la Universidad de las Artes, presentó en la Plaza Pública del MZ14 Centro de Producción e Innovación una instalación performática audiovisual, que tuvo como componentes una proyección multicanal y una mezcla de señales analógicas y digitales. La comunidad universitaria y el público que se dio cita fueron invitados a no mirar desde afuera, sino a habitar el interior de la cabina que estalla.