Master of Fine Arts in Art Studio at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

Master of Fine Arts in Art Studio The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) is the terminal degree in art studio. The program is designed to afford the student an opportunity to amplify their abilities as a professional artist. As such, it provides the opportunity for the individual to focus on the creative aspects of their work.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts | Department: Department of Art | Duration: 60 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Degree Requirements General guidelines for completion of the M.F.A. in Art Studio are set forth in the Graduate Program section of this Catalog. The M.F.A. in Art Studio requires a minimum of 48 credit hours of coursework. Of these, 36 credit hours must be completed at the University of New Mexico, of which at least 18, exclusive of dissertation, are taken after admission to the M.F.A. program. In their first fall...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the Studio Program NOTE: Studio areas of focus are: Painting & Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Art & Ecology, Experimental Art & Technology, Ceramics, and Sculpture. NOTE 2: Admission to the Confluence Low Residency Concentration is done through a separate process. Please see that concentration for details As part of the application for admission to graduate study, the student must submit materials as follows: Application for Admission, Registration Information and Application Fee. Two sets of official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Three letters of recommendation. Statement of Intent. A clearly written statement of intent describing in detail reasons for wishing admission. This statement, no more than three pages in length (typewritten), should include the following: Information about the major and the proposed focus (Painting & Drawing,...

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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