The Master of Fine Arts
The Master of Fine Arts is the accepted terminal degree for studio artists. It is the purpose of the M.F.A. program to develop students who have superior competence in their studio area, knowledge of a spectrum of studio procedures, proficiency in the history of art and an understanding of the responsibilities of the artist or the artist-teacher.
The program is designed for students of high qualifications who wish to prepare themselves as professional artists and for positions in senior institutions. It requires the completion of the Master of Arts program from the university or other colleges and acceptance by the full graduate art faculty.
The program requires a minimum of thirty hours beyond the Master of Arts. The following courses are required: two consecutive semesters of M.F.A. Seminar, two graduate courses in art history and the M.F.A. Exhibition course. All other courses are selected with the approval of the major professor. At ten credit hours per semester, completion of the program normally takes three semesters as well as two summers of independent study. It is completed by the M.F.A. Exhibition, a professional exhibition on or off campus and by an oral examination by the full graduate art faculty. Students entering the program with an M.A. from another institution have their work and knowledge examined by the faculty after completion of nine to fifteen hours of study. Presentation of full documentation of the exhibition including an artist statement is required for the granting of the degree.
Requirements
Graduate Courses in Art
Course Numbering. The "V" designation in the course number indicates the possibility of variable credit. Per semester courses may range from one to five credits. *MA and MFA studio courses may be repeated for up to five credits under each number.
Art History Courses
ART 6V77, ART 6V78, and ART 6V79: Special Studies in Art History.
Seminar Courses
ART 7293
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ART 7294
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ART 8293
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ART 8294
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MA Studio Courses*
| ART 6V59 | Graduate Drawing | 1-5 |
| ART 6V99 | Grad Reading - Full-time Enrollment | 1-9 |
ART 7495
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ART 7V59
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ART 7V72
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ART 7V73
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ART 7V74
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ART 7V75
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ART 7V76
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ART 7V77
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ART 7V78
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ART 7V79
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| ART 7V91 | Graduate Problems | 1-5 |
MFA Studio Courses*
| ART 7V99 | M.F.A. Readings | 1-9 |
ART 8899
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ART 8V59
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ART 8V72
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ART 8V73
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ART 8V74
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ART 8V75
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ART 8V76
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ART 8V77
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ART 8V78
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ART 8V79
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ART 8V91
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*MA and MFA studio courses may be repeated for up to five credits under each number.