MFA Fine Arts at University of Delaware

Programme overview

The MFA helps students build a solid, sustainable studio practice, with extensive studio time, one-on-one faculty discussions and visiting artists. The curriculum is organised around research, practice and discourse, with critiques and one academic course outside the department.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Art and Design | Duration: Two years; minimum 60 credits | Intake: Fall; deadline January 15; decisions mailed by August 15 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Year 1: Graduate Critique, Critical Issues Seminar, Pedagogy, Graduate Studio and an outside course; Year 2: Graduate Critique, Research Seminar, Graduate Studio, MFA Exhibition and MFA Supporting Paper. Students pass faculty reviews at 15, 30, 45 and 60 credit points.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of 60 credits, a public exhibition and a supporting paper are required for the MFA degree. The 60 graduate credit hours required for the MFA degree are distributed in the following manner: Visit the UD Catalog for more information about University and College of Arts and Science degree requirements. Application to the MFA program is a two-part process that requires the presentation of a comprehensive portfolio in addition to general University admission procedures. Admission is selective and competitive based on the number of well-qualified applicants and the limits of available faculty and facilities. Submit a portfolio to the department utilizing Applicants must complete the online application including transcripts, resumé, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation through the

Intake: FALL: January 15: Final deadline to apply

Duration: Two years; minimum 60 credits

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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