Master of Fine Arts and Advanced Certificate of Fine Arts

Each student will fashion a course of study in consultation with the mentor. Each MFA student will present a project or exhibition during both the first and second year.

MFA-1s are required to complete 4 units of MFA Mid-Residence Project with their mentor, with 2 units per semester (AART-598). MFA-2s are required to complete 4 units of MFA Final Project with their mentor, with 2 units per semester (AART-698).

During Practicum/Winter Session all graduate students will be automatically enrolled in MFA Independent Studio, unless they choose to enroll in a Winter Session offering from another School or Program.

Mentoring

Mentoring is a crucial element for students and faculty to develop knowledge and understanding of the experience in the program and school. Each student is required to maintain regular contact with their mentor, including at least one meeting per semester and regular consultation on their course schedule.

MFA 1 Required Courses:

AART-550 MFA1 Critique

AART-598 MFA Mid-Residence Project (fall and spring semesters)

AART-700 MFA Independent Studio during Practicum

It is highly recommended for MFA1 students to take (CMAP-623) Critical Discourse in Arts and at least one Graduate Independent Study (AART-599) per semester.

The maximum number of independent studies with Art Program faculty per semester is 2.

MFA 2 Required Courses:

AART-698 MFA Final Project (fall and spring semesters)

AART-700 MFA Independent Studio during Practicum

It is highly recommended for MFA2 students to take (CMAP-623) Critical Discourse in Arts and at least one Graduate Independent Study (AART-699) per semester.

The maximum number of independent studies with Art Program faculty per semester is 2.