Overview

The in Visual Studies M.F.A. at Norfolk State University is professional terminal degree in studio art, usually completed in two and a half years. It is not a media specific studio program. This structure allows students the flexibility to explore and develop new working methods without the constraints of a media driven major.

Features

The foundation of the principles and practices of the Visual Arts courses are in drawing and design. It is important for the Visual Arts student to understand seeing and the translation of same onto a two dimensional surface.

In the basic courses the introduction of the skills of proportion, perspective, value observation in both achromatic and chromatic stages, and the understanding of illusionary and actual three dimensional forms and space are the foundational skills for the ensuing upper level courses to come.

Programme Structure

Structure:

At the end of the first year of study, a Candidacy Review is conducted by the student’s three person committee.
The committee evaluates the student’s progress and potential for further development, and then determines whether or not the student continues in the program as a candidate for the degree.
Study for the M.F.A. candidate culminates in public solo graduate exhibition, comprehensive written thesis, and oral defense of the candidate’s work.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History View 436 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Official transcripts sent to the School of Graduate Studies and Research. (Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded into the application portal.)

Three letters of recommendation and a personal statement expounding on the applicant’s interest in the field of study.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22266 USD / year

≈ 22266 USD / year
Out-of-State

22266 USD / year

≈ 22266 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9540 USD / year

≈ 9540 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Norfolk

Funding

Scholarships Information

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