Art M.F.A.
Master of Fine Arts - Art
MASTER OF FINE ARTS - ART
Degree Specific Credits: 60
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
- 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. The coursework includes:
- individual study with professors,
- theory and criticism,
- professional development and college teaching,
- critique colloquia, and
- thematic studio explorations.
- Students are limited to only six (6) credits of graduate-level approved 400-level courses.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Art History and Critical Theory - Complete at least 6 credits of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Critical Theories in the Visual Arts I | ||
| Critical Theories in Visual Arts II | ||
Graduate-level Art History or open elective chosen in consultation with your advisor | ||
| Independent Studio Research - Complete at least 24 credits of the following course: | 24 | |
| Graduate Studio Research: Art | ||
| Graduate Critique Seminar - Complete at least 10 credits of the following course: | 10 | |
| Graduate Critique Seminar | ||
| Pedagogy, Professional, Open Elective, Beyond Art School, and Thesis - Complete at least 13 credits of the following courses: | 13 | |
| Pre-Candidacy | ||
| Graduate Pedagogy | ||
| Beyond Art School | ||
| Thesis Paper | ||
| Thesis Exhibition | ||
| Electives – Complete 7 additional credits of the courses listed above or other courses chosen in consultation with your advisor. | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Minimum Grade: C