East Tennessee State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.F.A. Studio Art

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The M.F.A. is a degree in studio art with specializations available in the following areas: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design, photography, ceramics, fibers, or jewelry and metalsmithing. The program leading to the degree of M.F.A. has its goal competence in selected areas of the art field and is strongly oriented toward creative production. The M.F.A. is considered the terminal degree for college or university studio teaching and/or professional work in the field.

Accreditation:

ETSU's Department of Art and Design is an accredited institutional member of National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Additionally, the department holds membership in the College Art Association and other professional art organizations.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must submit
- A cover letter to the Graduate Selection Committee with the Area of Specialization clearly identified.(Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design, photography, ceramics, fibers, or jewelry and metalamithing)
- Resume; Indicate exhibitions, prizes, work experience, student activities or honors, or other activities.
- Three letters of recommendation -- preferably from individuals conversant in the visual arts.
- Artist's statement -- no more than 200 words -- indicating the focus of the images presented.
- Portfolio: 20 slides or 20 professional quality jpeg images on disc. Work should be submitted following a sequence of older to newer work.
- Identification Sheet(for slides or disc) indicating title, media, size and year.
- Art work will not be returned, do not send originals

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999