Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art

The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art program provides a rigorous study for students with a strong direction and focus in art and a high level of technical proficiency. The program provides advanced study and practice in preparation for professional careers in studio art or teaching in higher education. Graduates will be prepared to take their places in the visual arts community and make significant contributions to our visual culture. The program focuses on creative studio work, supplemented by art history and theory, professional and critical writing, graduate studio critiques, studio electives, professional development, and independent study.

The MFA in Studio Art is a non-media specific, full-time, three-year terminal degree, with courses that embrace the multiplicity of artistic expression, augmented with graduate-level critical art theory seminars. Visiting artists, critics, field trips, and exhibition opportunities round out the curriculum.

An unofficial transcript from the undergraduate institution where your bachelor’s degree was earned (required)
Unofficial transcript(s) from any institution(s) where the coursework counted toward your bachelor’s degree
Unofficial transcript(s) for all post-baccalaureate coursework
An unofficial transcript from the last college or university you attended

TOEFL (iBT 79/80 or PBT 550), IELTS (General: 6.0 total band score)

Application Deadline:

November 15th (for Spring entry)
February 15th (priority for Fall entry)
July 15th (for Fall or Spring entry)