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Master of Arts in Creative Practice at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Creative Practice at SMFA is a 30-credit graduate programme centred on studio art with mentorship and professional practice.

Faculty: School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Studio courses and seminars from upper-level studio and liberal arts offerings, Creative Practice Mentorship, Graduate Professional Practices, and a final creative project and/or public artist presentation, with ongoing critiques.

Career pathways

Supports advancing in creative fields, preparing a portfolio for further study or pivoting professionally.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree (BA, BS or BFA) from an accredited institution and engagement in art practice, training or professional experience; portfolio of 10 to 20 images (time-based work up to 10 minutes); two letters of recommendation; personal statement of up to three pages. Priority deadline January 15; international final deadline April 15; domestic rolling through August 1.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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