Fine Art M.F.A.

(60 credits minimum)

The M.F.A. is nationally recognized as the terminal degree in the visual arts by NASAD and CAA. Contact the Department of Art for the policies and procedures for the Master of Fine Arts degree. Students have opportunities to pursue work in the following areas of study: Ceramics, Digital Media, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Sculpture—Wood Furniture.

Research (3 Credits):

ARTP 609 - Research for the Studio Artist 3 Credits

Major Requirements (36 Credits):

36 credits of directed electives in one or several areas of studio art. Each credit hour requires a minimum of 3 supervised credit hours and a minimum of 3 additional credit hours of studio work per week.

Art History Requirements (6 Credits):

Students will select 6 credits of art history courses, in consultation with their advisor.

Elective Requirements (9 Credits):

Students select 9 Elective credits in Art or outside of the department in consultation with the advisor.

Culminating Experience (6 Credits):

A public presentation of an extensive body of artwork, constituting a cohesive visual statement, is required. Theoretical documentation in the form of a creative research paper that addresses primary topics of concern in the exhibited work must accompany the visual exhibition. The artwork and accompanying documentation will be collectively evaluated by the student’s advisory committee in the Final M.F.A. Review. The written documentation, together with slides or other approved visual records of representative works from the exhibit, will be retained by the Department of Art. Complete procedural requirements for the exhibition are available in the department office.

Students are required to take 6 credits of ARTP 696 in their final fall and spring terms.

ARTP 696 - Culminating Experience 3 Credits
Non-course requirements:

-Advisory Committee Membership (Thesis/Culminating Project Committee).

-An initial review of the student’s creative development is required after the completion of 12 credit hours and no later than the completion of 18 credit hours.
-A midpoint review is required after the completion of 24 credit hours and no later than the completion of 34 credit hours. The student will complete their Intent to Exhibit Form at this time. It is recommended that the student has completed or is enrolled in the Research Methods course (ARTP 609) at the time of review.

-Three-Quarter Review of Creative Development - Student will complete their Final Permission to Exhibit form at this time.

-Final MFA Review

- MFA Final Exhibition

-Final Review of Creative Development

-Final Documentation

-Oral Examination

Note: Reviews are conducted and evaluated by the student’s advisory committee.

Note:

A minimum of one-half of all credit hours must be taken in courses numbered 600 or higher.