Art M.F.A.
Master of Fine Arts - Art
College of the Arts and Media
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Degree Specific Credits: 60
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Notes
- At the core of our M.F.A. 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | 40-45 | |
| Pedagogy, Professional, Open Elective, Expanded Studio, and Thesis Requirements | 12-15 | |
| Total Hours | 52-60 | |
Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| Complete 6-9 credits of the following art history and critical theory courses: | 6-9 | |
| Critical Theories in the Visual Arts I | ||
| Critical Theories in Visual Arts II | ||
400 or 500 Level Art History or Open Elective | ||
| Complete 24-29 credits of the following independent studio research course: | 24-29 | |
| Graduate Studio Research: Art | ||
| Complete 10-12 credits of the following graduate critique seminar course: | 10-12 | |
| Graduate Critique Seminar | ||
| Pedagogy, Professional, Open Elective, Expanded Studio, and Thesis Requirements | ||
| 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 | 55-68 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C