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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The MFA in Studio Art at SMFA is a two-year, 68-credit programme centred on studio practice, group critique and graduate seminars, culminating in a thesis exhibition.

Faculty: School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Studio art, graduate group critique and seminars, one graduate art history class and three liberal arts and sciences electives; optional Museum Studies concentration; review boards and a thesis with a self-curated final exhibition defended before a faculty committee and visiting juror.

Career pathways

Prepares students to work as professional artists; support includes graduate assistantships, exhibitions, visiting artists, the Hamburg Exchange Program and the Montague Travel Grant.

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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); three 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.

Duration: 2 years

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