Art Studio, M.F.A.

Learning Outcomes

• Student will demonstrate a sophisticated level of technical skill in their chosen discipline. 
• Student will produce original artworks that effectively convey the conceptual content of their project. 
• Student will demonstrate mastery of the historical and theoretical underpinnings of their project. 
• Student will be able to effectively critique visual artwork including their own and the work of others.
• Student will effectively research write and speak about their studio practice and its historical and conceptual origins.        

Admissions

Required Documents

• Online Application to the Graduate School
• Official Transcripts
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (at least one must be from a professor)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Personal Statement
• Portfolio:  Please upload a digital portfolio of 20 images of recent work and an identifying list of works, as a single .pdf document.  Works should reflect your proposed major and minor areas of concentration. (The photographic quality of images will affect the evaluation of your application.)

Note: Successful applicants to the graduate programs in Studio Art typically have an undergraduate GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale. This number is provided as a guideline; meeting the minimum GPA does not guarantee admission. All parts of an application are carefully considered in admissions decisions.

Applicants whose native language is not English must: 

1. Submit a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test. 

2. Take a diagnostic test in English when they arrive at the university.