Rochester Institute Of Technology (RIT)

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.F.A. - Fine Arts Studio;M.S.T. - Fine Arts Studio

Program Description:

The studio program provides intensive study in painting, printmaking, and sculpture, leading to mastery in the field. Faculty guidance focuses on research strategies that support sequential studio production leading to individual solutions. Critical discussion is developed from both the tradition of fine art and contemporary directions in our culture.

The master of fine arts studio program has intensive study in painting, printmaking, sculpture, and related media leading to mastery in the fine arts field on a professional level.

The MFA is generally a two-year, full-time program that involves the presentation of a thesis.

The MST studio degree is designed for students holding a BS degree in art education or industrial arts education who seek permanent certification or who desire an opportunity for advanced study. This degree is focused in the area of the student's interest, and can be chosen from among seven majors: ceramics and ceramics sculpture, glass and glass scuplture, metals/jewelery, woodworking/furniture design, graphic design, fine art, or industrial design.

The master of science for teachers studio offers a major in the fine arts studio program with supporting courses, if desired, from graduate offerings in other schools and departments of the university. Major fine arts studio classes focus on painting, printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and new forms. The MST may lead to permanent teacher certification if provisional or temporary certification was earned as an undergraduate. The MST is also suitable for the BA or BFA student wishing more advanced study. This program may be completed in one year and may start or be completed in summer sessions.

Accreditation:

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Eligibility Requirements:

Portfolio: should consist of at least 20 examples of the applicant’s best visual work. The work can be presented as a digital portfolio of stand-alone computer files that will run on a MAC or PC. 35mm slides displayed in 8 1/2” x 11” vinyl protective slide pages, are also acceptable.

# of Credits Required:

90

International Student Requirements:

Those coming from countries where the baccalaureate degree is not given for programs in the practice of art may be admitted to graduate study if the diploma or certificate received approximates the standards of the BFA, BA, or BS degrees and if their academic records and portfolios indicate an ability to meet graduate standards.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999