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Fine Arts - M.A. and M.F.A.

COLLEGE: College of the Arts
DEPARTMENT: School of Art
211 Art Building
Tel: 330-672-2192
Web: http://dept.kent.edu/art/
 
DESCRIPTION: The Master of Arts and the Master of Fine Arts in Fine Arts emphasizes intensive personal investigation and the development of strong aesthetic and conceptual understanding. In addition to time in their own studio, graduate students have opportunities to enhance existing skills and knowledge by observing undergraduate class demonstrations and critiques.  Areas of study within the program are painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. The M.F.A. is the terminal degree in the studio arts and is a requirement for those who intend to teach fine arts in higher education.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS:
 Official transcript(s); goal statement(s); three letters of recommendation; curriculum vitae;  a 250-500 word “artist statement"; and portfolio.
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS:
 M.A.: Minimum 32 total credit hours.

M.F.A.: Minimum 60 total credit hours.
CANDIDACY:   Successful completion of the Candidacy Review Examination is a requirement in every School of Art graduate program. In the studio majors, it is scheduled after half of the program has been completed. Successful completion of the examination designates the student as a candidate for the degree.
DISSERTATION:
 		The thesis is a significant project or body of work done independently of other coursework. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to conduct research or produce a significant, original project in a discriminating and disciplined manner. The thesis topic should be one that will further the student’s knowledge and ability in the specialty by demonstrating skill as a researcher or studio artist. The outcome should be an effort that serves as a foundation for the pursuit of independent work when the graduate program is completed. At this stage, students are expected to work in close consultation with their thesis advisor.
PROGRAM FEE: 
 		None
ACCREDITATION: NASAD