Overview

The Master of Fine Arts in Art degree at Western Carolina University is earned through a 60-credit program structure of coursework, independent creative research, and art production. Through close interaction with the faculty of professional practicing artists, students are given guidance and expertise in a wide variety of media that is rigorously examined, reviewed and critiqued.

Students also engage in a broad range of related experiences in contemporary art through programs and initiatives to complement the development of their studio practice. All graduate students are provided with ample studio space and given the freedom of choice to work in a specific discipline or across any of our five areas: Ceramics, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Printmaking + Book-Arts, and Sculpture.

Where You'll Go

The current generation of students has learned to interface with the world in a whole new way, with the computer and mobile phone, as their main creative and communicative tools.

They are fortunate and poised to take advantage of the possibilities and new initiatives across the spectrum of disciplines. Working with different perspectives and knowledge provides a cultural landscape where exciting and unexpected ideas can emerge from the exchange, embracing new forms of inquiry, new technologies, and new production.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Problems in Design

Problems in Painting

Printmaking Problems

Book Art Problems

Problems in Sculpture

Ceramics Problems

Problems in Photography

Imaging and Digital Problems

Integrated Media Problems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 minimum

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a visual arts discipline and must submit the materials through the online application portal.

Applicants with bachelor's degrees in other fields will be considered for admission if their portfolio demonstrates the ability to pursue work at the graduate level.

Portfolio: 15 - 20 images of current work with title, date, media, and dimensions for each image

Statement of Purpose
Three letters of recommendation
Academic Transcripts (unofficial at the time of application)
Resume/CV (optional)

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

21444 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21444 USD / year

≈ 21444 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10724 USD / year

≈ 10724 USD / year

Living costs

Cullowhee

United States

900 - 1400 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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Overview

Where You'll Go

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cullowhee

Funding

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