About the course

The MFA in painting emphasizes the development of contemporary studio painting practice. Some of the conceptual areas that students can explore is the interpretation and reinterpretation of imagery of the North, specifically within Circumpolar regions, cultural and regional identity issues, and the nexus between art and circumpolar science. At the University of Alaska Fairbanks we ly collaborate with our colleagues in the sciences to create new methods or approaches to build on these ways to connect these areas in a meaningful interdisciplinary manner, e.g. art and anthropology, art and geology, art and neuroscience connections, etc. The MFA process culminates with a substantial thesis solo exhibition accompanied by a written thesis paper that should clearly support the exhibition and the ideas and approaches examined in the exhibition?s body of work. In addition a public presentation of the thesis work is also required. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$69,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fairbanks
Fall (August), 2024	Fairbanks
Spring (January), 2025	Fairbanks
Fall (August), 2025	Fairbanks
Spring (January), 2026	Fairbanks

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alaska - Fairbanks

Submit a separate portfolio of work as specified in the Art Department guidelines.

　　Complete a B.F.A. or B.A. in art from a university other than UAF (or from UAF with special permission from the Art Department faculty), or complete one consecutive year of classes from an accredited M.F.A. program other than UAF. In cases where an exceptional portfolio is submitted, students with another undergraduate degree will be accepted provisionally and with the condition that they make up any deficiencies as determined by their graduate committee.

　　Should have a bachelor?s degree.

　　Submit certified official university transcripts and English translations. To be considered official, transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes from each institution attended. If the transcript does not show that a bachelor?s degree has been or will be awarded, a diploma must also be sent.

　　Submit official GRE or GMAT test scores. Not all departments require GRE scores if the student has earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Refer to the admission requirements of your prospective degree program to determine which tests are required.

　　Submit a resume/curriculum vitae. Include work and research experience, publications, patents, honors, professional and civic memberships, and foreign travel.

　　Submit a statement of academic goals. Write a statement indicating why study is desired in a particular program.

　　Submit three letters of recommendation. Send at least three letters of recommendation from people able to vouch for the applicant?s academic work, character and ability to undertake graduate study and research.

　　IELTS 6.5, TOEFL IBT 79

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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