Master of Fine Arts in Fine Art Online

Program Description

The MFA curriculum in Fine Art allows candidates to concentrate on Painting and Sculpture. The department encourages candidates to explore personal direction in figurative and non-figurative work in a variety of media. Students will learn Etching, Relief Printing, Book Arts, and Lithography and have the opportunity to work from an extensive selection of Litho Stones. 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.

Go here for more information on Graduate Admissions.

The Master of Fine Arts requires completion of 63 semester units.

Required Courses

Click on the link below to see degree requirements. Each course listed carries 3 semester units of credit, unless otherwise noted.

> Degree Requirements

*International Students who will NOT pursue optional practical training in the U.S. may substitute this class for another GS Elective under advisement

Course Schedule

The Academy of Art University makes its best effort to post an accurate projected schedule, however, due to unforeseen circumstances, the course schedule may change. Please check the schedule link below:

> View Online Course Catalog/Schedule

Admissions Requirements

The requirements for all Academy of Art University MFA programs are as follows:

1) Proof of graduation from a BA or BFA program (or the equivalent in another country, i.e. official college transcripts)
2) A portfolio representing the student's work in the area of study for which the student is applying
3) A letter of intent that explains why the prospect wants to take on the MFA program
4) A resume and letters of recommendation

Contact

If you have any additional questions, please contact:

> Online: Request Information , or call
> Telephone: 1.800.544.ARTS

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