The MFA in fine arts studio is a rigorous two-year program comprised of major studio courses; studio electives such as glass, ceramics, film, and photography; theory and research seminars; as well as thesis credits. The program’s structure allows for personal growth, experimentation, collaboration, and unique, non-discipline-specific results to occur in the thesis, which is a public exhibition of the student's work. Courses are meant to concentrate on creative visual work while also thinking about making and sustaining a dialogue.Fine arts refers to creating artwork through painting, sculpture, printmaking, illustration, expanded forms, and other visual arts. Those earning an MFA in fine arts work as artists, art educators, art instructors, curators, gallery directors, archivists, or administrators of arts and cultural institutions.The MFA in fine arts studio is committed to collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches both within the four major fine arts areas of study (painting, printmaking, sculpture, or expanded forms) and the entire College of Art and Design.

Fine Arts Studio, MFA degree, typical course sequence
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
First Year
STAR-701    Technology in the Studio    3
STAR-702    Studio Art Research    3
STAR-714    Ideation and Series    3
     
Major Studio Courses*
12
     
Open Electives
6
     
Professional Elective
3
Second Year
STAR-706    Business Practices for Studio Artists    3
STAR-718    Research Methods and Publication    3
STAR-790    Research and Thesis    3
STAR-890    Thesis    6
     
Major Studio Courses*
12
     
Open Elective
3
Total Semester Credit Hours    
60
* Students may choose any combination of the following major studio courses: Painting (PAIT-601), Printmaking (PRNT-601), Sculpture (SCUL-601), or Expanded Forms (SCUL-611).

Professional Electives
Course
ARTH-600+    
Any ARTH 600 level course or above
IDEA-705    Thinking About Making: The Practice of Art in a Global Society
IDEA-776    College Teaching and Learning
STAR-635    Curating and Managing Art Spaces
STAR-645    Art Exhibition Critique
STAR-758    Studio Art Critique
 

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MFA program in fine arts studio, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college of fine arts.
• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Two letters of recommendation are required. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• Not all programs require the submission of scores from entrance exams (GMAT or GRE). Please refer to the Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements page for more information.
• Submit a portfolio. Refer to Graduate Portfolio Requirements for more information.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• International applicants whose native language is not English must submit official test scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Students below the minimum requirement may be considered for conditional admission. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for additional information on English requirements. International applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver. Refer to Additional Requirements for International Applicants to review waiver eligibility.

Tuition fee-2 years1,06,000

Total fee-2 years1,44,000