Overview

Because the Art program of the Utah State University is so selective, students pursuing the MFA have individual attention from professors and are able to customize their studies to fit their artistic goals. The MFA program is designed to allow students to mature to a level of professional competence in the making of art. Students are also encouraged to exhibit their work. There are several venues on campus for this purpose, but students are also commonly invited to exhibit in national and international shows.

Students choose an area of specialization, where they have unique opportunities to develop artistic growth through rigorous studio practice. In photography, students benefit from a strong tradition of wet darkroom processes and 19th century photo processes, and also a full range of digital photo equipment and techniques.

Students studying ceramics work with a variety of kilns and equipment, including the Train Kiln, which was developed at USU and is used all over the world.

The graphic design program has strengths in human/computer interface design and also a partnership with the Huntsman School of Business called Design Thinking.

In drawing and painting, students develop strong visual skills and understanding of the historical context of painting. All students have generous studio space and time to focus on their work.

The Art Department has more study abroad programs than any other department on campus, and graduate students are able to study each year in places across the world, including Switzerland, Korea, Scotland, and Germany. The program also has a longstanding tradition of hosting visiting artists from across the country and the world.

Career Options

Students graduating with an MFA generally go on to work as studio artists in their respective fields. Students may also pursue careers as teachers in higher education, a field in which graduates of the program have historically high placement.

Programme Structure

42 credits of graduate level studio art and design classes as determined by the student in consultation with his or her major professor, including a minimum of 6 credits of studio art outside of the declared emphasis area;

6 credits outside the Art and Design Department as specified by the supervisory committee; and

3 credits of Research and Thesis, which concludes with an MFA thesis exhibition and an oral defense.

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Logan, United States

Disciplines

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have earned a BFA degree in the visual arts, or the equivalent (i.e. the same amount of studio and art history credits that USU requires for a BFA).

Complete the online application

Pay the $55 application fee

Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits

Provide transcripts of all college/university credits

Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation

A portfolio of recent work (20 digital images saved on a single PDF file)

Tuition Fees

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32570 USD / year

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32570 USD / year

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10148 USD / year

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