Art - Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A)
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) - Art
College of the Arts and Media
Degree Specific Credits: 60
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Notes/Description
At the core of our MFA program is a close one-on-one mentorship with professors, and regular critiques with fellow students. Students investigate ideas and process deeply, and develop their understanding through studio work, research, writing, presentation and critical analysis. Classes include:
individual credits with professors,
theory and criticism,
professional development and college teaching
critique colloquia, and thematic studio explorations
Credits on the 400 level must have the UG designation, and are limited to six (6) credits at the 400-level.
Summary
Course Requirements | 40-45 | |
Pedagogy, Professional, Open Elective, Expanded Studio, and Thesis Requirements | 12-15 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
Course Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete 6-9 credits of the following art history and critical theory courses: | ||
ARTH 503 | Critical Theories in the Visual Arts I | 3 |
ARTH 509 | Critical Theories in Visual Arts II | 3 |
400 OR 500 Level Art History or Open Elective | 3 | |
Complete 24-29 credits of the following independent studio research course: | ||
ARTZ 505 | Graduate Studio Research: Art | Variable |
Complete 10-12 credits of the following graduate critique seminar course: | ||
ARTZ 501 | Graduate Critique Seminar | 2 |
Total Hours | 43-45 |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Pedagogy, Professional, Open Elective, Expanded Studio, and Thesis Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete 13-16 credits of the following professional practices and thesis research courses: | ||
ARTZ 504 | Pre-Candidacy (1x2) | 1 |
ARTZ 506 | Graduate Pedagogy | 3 |
ARTZ 507 | Beyond Art School | 3 |
400-500 Level Open Elective (must be at least a UG 400 level course. Additional courses 500-level only) | 3-6 | |
ARTZ 697 | Thesis Paper | 3 |
ARTZ 699 | Thesis Exhibition | 2 |
Total Hours | 12-15 |
Minimum Required Grade: C