The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program is an intensive, two-year studio art-making experience that involves daily interaction with an outstanding faculty of resident and visiting artists.
The program provides additional emphasis on achieving a high degree of skill in drawing and studio art-making practice in regular private and group critiques, seminars in critical readings, a written thesis component, an outstanding visiting artist program and participation in drawing and studio classes.
The master's program is centered in the traditional studio arts of painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture, but displays within these disciplines considerable diversity in approach. All students are provided a private studio in the new Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building, with 24-hour secure access to facilities.
First Year
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30.0 Credits
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Critiques 1
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15.0–18.0 Credits
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Complete 15.0–18.0 credits of critiques, three critiques each semester. Critique credits are variable to accommodate optional elective credits.
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Seminars
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6.0 Credits
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Complete the following classes:
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MFA 725A
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Seminar: Readings & Research
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3.0 (fall)
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MFA 725B
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Seminar: Readings & Research
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3.0 (spring)
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Drawing/Open Media
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6.0 Credits
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Complete the following classes:
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MFA 750A
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Drawing/Open Media
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3.0 (fall)
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MFA 750B
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Drawing/Open Media
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3.0 (spring)
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Electives |
0–3.0 Credits |
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PB565
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Painting Elective
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3.0
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Students are permitted to audit one Certificate course per semester to develop particular skills. In addition there is one master's level painting course available for credit each semester.
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Second Year
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30.0 Credits
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Critiques
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15.0–18.0 Credits
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Complete 15.0–18.0 credits of critiques, three critiques each semester. Critique credits are variable to accommodate optional elective credits.
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Seminars
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6.0 Credits
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Complete the following classes:
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MFA 825A
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Seminar: Readings & Research
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3.0 (fall)
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MFA 825B
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Seminar: Readings & Research
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3.0 (spring)
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Thesis
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6.0 Credits
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Complete the following classes:
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MFA 850A
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Thesis
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3.0 (fall)
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MFA 850B
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Thesis
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3.0 (spring)
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Electives
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0–3.0 Credits
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PB565
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Painting Elective
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3.0
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Students are permitted to audit one Certificate course per semester to develop particular skills. In addition there is one master's level painting course available for credit each semester.
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Total MFA Curriculum
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60.0 Credits
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