Creative Visual Arts (MFA)

College of Architecture, Art and Planning

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Program Description

The two-year Master of Fine Arts in Creative Visual Arts is an intensive, intimate, and diverse community that supports both interdisciplinary and medium-specific practices, augmented by access to the breadth of fields of study across the university.

Policies

Students are expected to follow all university, college, and program policies. Failure to comply with any policy or petition decision may result in review by the program committee.

Academic Standing

To be in good academic standing in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, a M.F.A. Visual Arts student must:

  • Successfully complete a minimum of 12 academic credits each semester; and
  • Earn a minimum semester grade point average (GPA) of 2.7; and
  • Follow the prescribed program curriculum and comply with all university, college, and program policies.

Grading

  • All studios and courses within the Art department should be taken for a letter grade. This includes ART 7001/ART 7002/ART 8001/ART 8002ART 6000, and ART 6100.
  • Students can enroll in elective courses either as S/U or for a letter grade.
  • Students may petition to apply one graduate-level independent study course (at the 5000 or higher) to count towards their elective requirement. The independent study course must be taken for a letter grade.

Residency Requirement

  • The M.F.A. Visual Arts is a four-semester, full-time program of study.
  • M.F.A. Visual Arts students are required to be in residence for the duration of the program.

Transfer Credit/Advanced Standing

Transfer credit for graduate work done elsewhere or during the summer session is not applicable towards the M.F.A. Visual Arts degree requirements.