Overview

The M.F.A. in Fine Arts degree program from the University of New Orleans fosters students' creative, intellectual, and professional development as artists who produce excellent work, are able to discuss and contextualize their work cogently, and who are prepared to enter various career paths available to artists.

Course work emphasizes advanced studio practices, art history, theory, and criticism. A Visiting Artist Program that brings a wide range of artists and scholars to campus on a regular basis enhances the MFA experience by providing lectures, workshops, and critiques. The program culminates in an exhibition of a body of work, a written thesis that supports the work, and an oral defense of both.

Objectives

While in the M.F.A. in Fine Arts program at the University of New Orleans we expect students to engage Visual Literacy, Willingness to Enter into Critical Discourse and Fervent Art Practice.

Emphasis is given to developing a course of study tailored to your needs, while encouraging exploration and risk-taking.

Our program supports a thorough engagement with the processes and principles that are fundamental to the discipline, as well as an informed awareness of issues and practices within the larger art community.

Developing fluency in critical discourse, analysis, and writing are important parts of graduate life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Surface / Color / Practice
Objects / Materials / Environment
Process / Ideas / Communication
Time / Motion / Narrative
Art History Survey I: Prehistory to the Thirteenth Century
Art History Survey II: Fourteenth Century to the Present

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a 4-year degree equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad.
Applicants enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's degree or international equivalent will be considered for conditional admission.
3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale for all graduate coursework
20 high resolution images of work with titles, materials and dates submitted in 1 single PDF file.
Artist Statement
2 letters of recommendation
Official Transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13903 USD / year

≈ 13903 USD / year
Out-of-State

13903 USD / year

≈ 13903 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9333 USD / year

≈ 9333 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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