MFA Art Studio at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Art Studio is the terminal academic degree for studio artists and the required faculty credential for most institutions of higher learning. In addition to being fully qualified to teach at the college-level, M.F.A. graduates will possess the skills to pursue careers in commercial venues or as full-time practicing fine artists.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts | Duration: 60 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

In the University of Kentucky’s Master of Fine Arts in Art Studio program, you’ll have the freedom to explore and refine your artistic voice through a diverse range of studio areas—including Ceramics, Sculpture and Metal Arts, Painting, Drawing, Printmedia, Fiber, Photography, and 3D Fabrication—as well as contemporary practices like Video and Filmmaking, Performance, Intermedia and Web Design, Animation and Virtual Reality, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, and Foundations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: While a BA or BFA in studio art is the typical preparatory degree for the MFA program, students with any four-year bachelor’s-level degree may apply; demonstrating quality creative work and significant potential for continued research is essential for any prospective graduate student. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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