The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Ceramics is an intensive three-year, 60 credit hour program devoted to studio, seminar, art history, and elective coursework. The Ceramics program emphasizes diversity, rigorous conceptual investigation, and contemporary critical discourse to develop individuals who challenge contemporary norms while producing compelling artwork. Through individual research, students will develop and master skills, techniques and use of material as evidenced through a mature body of creative artwork.
Application Materials:
Admission requires a Bachelor of Art (B.A.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) or equivalent degree. Graduate transfer credits are not accepted. Complete a Graduate Admissions Application to Western Michigan University. For general information about WMU's Graduate College, visit the Future Students website. International students should begin at the International Admissions and Services website. In addition, applicants should submit:
- Resume/CV - A list of your academic and professional accomplishments
- Letter of Intent - A personal statement outlining goals for graduate study, your interest in the media(s) you plan to study, and your reasons for pursuing graduate study. (1-2 pages)
- Artist Statement - An artist's statement focusing on thematic concerns, the form that your work takes, and artists or theories that have influenced the work.
- 3 Academic or Professional References - References should be a person who is familiar with your artistic abilities who can discuss your artwork, critical and conceptual thinking capabilities, work habits, and potential for graduate study in art. Please include, their name, email, phone number and relationship to applicant submitted as a single PDF.
- A portfolio of 20 examples of artistic work with size and material descriptions submitted as a single PDF.