Master of Fine Arts in Fine Art Online
Program Description
The MFA curriculum in Fine Art allows candidates to concentrate on Painting, Printmaking or Sculpture. The department encourages candidates to explore personal direction in figurative and non-figurative work in a variety of media. Within each concentration, students will develop a range of technical and conceptual skills that reflect their mastery of the craft. Students may choose to develop their thesis in an abstract or realistic manner, or a combination of both styles.
The MFA Fine Art program is designed to allow students to select crossover courses from other departments to complete their final thesis, and encourages the fullest exploration of a candidate's personal creative possibilities. The faculty, all successful artists themselves, furnish the technical skills that support the development of each graduate candidate's individual vision.
The resulting portfolio or body of work is critically appraised by a committee of faculty and professionals at the graduate candidate's Final Review, and subject to the evaluation of the committee, then professionally exhibited to the fine art community in San Francisco's leading gallery district at one of the College's galleries.
Required Courses
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Course Schedule
The Academy of Art University makes its best effort to post an accurate projected schedue. However, due to unforeseen circumstances the course schedule may change. View Online Course Catalog/Schedule.
Admissions Requirements for MFA Programs
- Proof of graduation from a BA or BFA program (or the equivalent in another country), i.e. official college transcripts
- A portfolio representing the student's work in the area of study for which the student is applying
- A letter of intent that explains why the prospect wants to take on the MFA program
- A resume and letters of recommendation
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Contact
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Telephone: 1.800.544.ARTS