About the course

The Master of Fine Art degree in Studio Art is designed to prepare students for careers as independent visual arts through the cultivation and refinement of a successful studio practice. The program emphasizes intensive personal investigation and the development of strong aesthetic and conceptual understanding. In addition to time in their own studio, students have opportunities to enhance existing skills and knowledge by observing undergraduate class demonstrations and critiques.

　　Program Learning Outcomes

　　Graduates of the program will be able to:

　　Demonstrate advanced professional competence in some aspect of studio art as exemplified by considerable depth of knowledge and achievement of a significant body of work.

　　Demonstrate a deep and comprehensive awareness of historical and cultural contents of art production.

　　Demonstrate advanced skills of aesthetic judgement and assessment, as well as integration/synthesis and independent thought.

　　Demonstrate an awareness of contemporary art making and relevant issues through dialogues with professional artists and curators.

　　The Drawing concentration draws upon contemporary practices and discourse in the field to prepare students for a life in the arts. Students are encouraged to work across disciplines and techniques in order to develop a body of work that reflects their independent investigations in drawing. Studio practice is supplemented with art history seminars, visiting artist lectures, summer workshops and travel study programs to New York City, culminating in a solo M.F.A. thesis exhibition. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Semester(s)Fees: US$44,955

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Kent
Spring (January), 2025	Kent
Fall (August), 2025	Kent

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

　　Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale

　　Official transcript(s)

　　Curriculum vitae

　　Goal statement

　　Artist statement (250-500 words)

　　Portfolio

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)

　　Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)

　　Minimum 6.5 IELTS score

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kent State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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