Overview

About the program

The MFA in Visual Studies, with an emphasis on the student’s original studio research, prepares students to be leaders in Visual Art and Design. Through creative endeavor, inquiry, and investigation, students in the MFA in Visual Studies program become skilled in producing effective visual statements.

In addition to their studio and technical capabilities they become critical readers, writers, and thinkers. Through classroom experience and by professional example, they inform the next generation of visual communicators by leading explorations of and discussions about visual culture.

In the MFA Visual Studies program at Missouri State University students have the opportunity to explore interdisciplinary approaches to art and design, and are exposed to critical discourses relating to community, identity, public responsibility, and humanity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art and Theory
Islamic Art
Medieval Art
Art of the Renaissance
Women and Art
Baroque Art
Modern Art
Contemporary Art
Art of Mesoamerica
Art of Africa
Art of the Americas
Sound Mixing
Digital Filmmaking
Advanced Studies in Media
Media Ethics and Law
Film Theory
Media in Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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applications will be considered after that date on a space-available basis

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Fine Arts View 436 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the program is based on the following:

A bachelor's degree with extensive preparation in the Visual Arts or Design and at least 9 hours in art history, art theory/criticism, or a related discipline

The following materials must be submitted:

portfolio should document an original body of work that demonstrates technical acuity and a clear conceptual direction for potential graduate level research presented in an appropriate digital format
information list for each work in the portfolio including title, dimensions, materials, and year created
a 300 to 800-word statement describing the reasons and goals behind the applicant's interest in graduate study and the direction of intended research
contact information (name, phone number, and email) of three professional references who can speak of the applicant's academic achievements and potential

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16798 USD / year

≈ 16798 USD / year
Out-of-State

16180 USD / year

≈ 16180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9124 USD / year

≈ 9124 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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