MFA in Art - Concentration in Studio Art

MFA student Sara Gage

MFA student Sarah Gage

MFA student Cher Musico

MFA student Cher Musico

MFA student Randall Day

MFA student Randall Day

MFA student Valerie VanOver

MFA student Valerie VanOver

MFA student Hannah Selman

MFA student Hanna Selman

MFA student Randall Day

MFA student Randall Day

MFA student Kim Eagan

MFA student Kim Eagan

MFA student JC Neihardt

MFA student JC Neihardt

Our MFA in Studio Art will expose you to a broad range of art and design practices, fostering flexibility in thought and action that will prepare you to adapt to future possibilities while retaining the option of focusing primarily on one particular medium.

The heart of this program is the self-motivated pursuit of your own practice, supported and guided by our experienced faculty, then honed and expanded through feedback offered during critiques. Additionally, our trans-disciplinary courses will allow you to stretch your creative goals. Our new Academic and Professional Practice courses will further prepare you for many career opportunities in the Fine Arts.

Options for study and exploration include, but are not limited to:

  • Painting
  • Bookmaking
  • Graphic Design
  • Printmaking
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
  • Ceramics
  • Art History
  • Art Theory
  • Art-Based Research Writing

Degree details

The Master of Fine Art in Studio Art is a three-year, 60 credit hour, in-residence program.

Facilities

Our new graduate studio building brings together MFA students under one roof, promoting collegiality and spontaneous exchange of ideas. This space is also ideal for pop-up student exhibitions, graduate seminars, open studio events and visiting artist interactions. Our specialized facilities, such as the Digital Craft Research Studio, Darkrooms, Design Studio and the Foundry, among others, will provide you with the necessary tools and skills to fully realize your creative endeavors.

Admission requirements

Admission to the MFA in Art (Studio Art)

Program Contact

Meg Griffiths
940-898-2537
Mgriffiths1@twu.edu

Preferred Application Deadlines

Spring - November 15
Fall - January 15

MFA/MA Information Session

January 4, 7 p.m.

Click here to register for the information session.

Preferred Admission Requirements

Completion of the degree prerequisites.

How to Apply

  1. Apply for admission to the TWU Graduate School.
  2. Complete a separate application to the Department of Visual Arts through SlideRoom. This will consist of:
    • Letter of intent
    • Artist/research statement
    • Current vita or resumé
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • A portfolio of 20 images of original work (with captions)
  3. Complete a phone, video chat or in-person interview with graduate admissions coordinator.

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