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MFA Art & Design at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States

Programme overview

The MFA prepares students for distinctive achievement in their chosen professional area, with concentrations in Design for Responsible Innovation, Industrial Design and Studio Art. Students have individual studio space and specialized resources.

Faculty: College of Fine and Applied Arts  |  Department: School of Art & Design  |  Duration: Minimum 64 graduate credit hours  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

At least 64 hours including 12 at the 500 level, a minimum of 6 studio hours and 2 research/project/thesis hours. Completion requires a graduation exhibition and a thesis (written thesis for Studio Art).

Career pathways

Studio Art outcomes prepare students to pursue and sustain a career as an artist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

for all programs is determined by a faculty review of a portfolio of the applicant's creative work, records of previous education and experience, letters of recommendation, and other significant achievements that may be viewed as predictors for success in the program. Admission Applications are considered for Fall Semester admissions only. For international applicants a recent English Proficiency test score of 96 (TOEFL) or 6.5 (IELTS) (or an exemption) is needed for admissions. Graduate Teaching Experience Although teaching is not a general Graduate College requirement, experience in teaching is considered an important part of the graduate experience for master and doctoral students. Facilities and Resources Resources for graduate students in art and design include the Krannert Art Museum’s excellent permanent collections and changing exhibitions; the Ricker Library of Art

Not all graduate programmes offer admission in all terms; term availability is set by each programme of study.

Graduate applicants apply online through the Graduate College application; deadlines and term availability are set by each programme. Medicine, law and veterinary medicine applicants apply directly to their colleges.

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

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