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University of the Arts, The College of Art and Design Master of Fine Arts in Museum Exhibition, Planning and Design 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 US   Phone: 1-800-616-ARTS   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.F.A.-Museum Exhibition, Planning and Design On Campus Online   Recognized formally by the American Association of Museums since 1981, the field of exhibition planning and design has become a demanding, fast -growing profession as museums respond to the demand for exhibitions addressed to public needs and interests. With the cooperation of a group of major regional museums, following the guidelines established by N.A.M.E. (National Association for Museum Exhibition), The University of the Arts offers a two-year, 60-credit Master of Fine Arts degree that prepares students for professional careers in the development and design of exhibits for museums and other interpretive centers, focusing on methods of presentation for collections, while exploring the full range of exhibition communication and methodology. Representatives of cooperating museums and the University faculty offer a curriculum that addresses the conceptualization, research, organization, design, and production of museum exhibits and educational presentations, utilizing a variety of techniques and media. It also explores exhibit programming, evaluation, and management methods applicable in a wide range of museum situations. Visiting experts teach many aspects of museum presentation, education, and management, and students make formal visits to design departments, production shops, galleries, exhibits, and programs in numerous museums, service providers, and consultancies in Philadelphia, the Mid-Atlantic Region, Washington, D.C., and New York. Students undertake a thesis project and a supervised museum internship related to their career interests during the second year of the program. To preserve the intimate contact with museum professionals and to guarantee participants studio facilities, the program is limited to nine entrants per year.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Most candidates for this program will have previously completed a baccalaureate degree in industrial, graphic, interior, or architectural design, and demonstrate an acceptable level of professional accomplishment through a portfolio or another appropriate means. Alternatively, they may seek admission with a baccalaureate in a discipline related to a particular career direction, and take courses to develop the necessary background in design.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: