Art - Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A)

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) - Art

Degree Specific Credits: 60

Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0

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.

Course Requirements		40-45
Pedagogy, Professional, Open Elective, Expanded Studio, and Thesis Requirements		12-15
Total Hours		60

Code	Title	Hours
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

Code	Title	Hours
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