Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Art in Los Angeles United States | California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Los Angeles
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Los Angeles United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is a 60-credit graduate program available in two specializations: Design (covering Graphic Design/Visual Communication and Animation) and Studio Arts (including Drawing, Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and New Genres). This competitive, intensive program is designed for students who have already established a clear artistic vision and demonstrated advanced technical skills in their chosen discipline. The curriculum aims to cultivate professional artists capable of creating exhibition-ready work and designers poised to become industry leaders. MFA recipients gain qualifications for university-level teaching and emerge ready to actively participate in visual arts or design communities while making meaningful impacts in their respective fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are admitted to the MFA degree program on the basis of-
A portfolio that demonstrates a highly considered and integrated approach that is reflected in a body of visual work that is at an advanced level in a specific discipline. Portfolio work that clearly demonstrates technical competence and a professional presentation.
An indication that the applicant has the ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.
A direction of study that is appropriate to the Option Graduate Program, and is compatible with current faculty expertise.
In-Person Interview.
BA or BFA degree in Art or Design.
3.0 GPA or higher for the BA/BFA degree.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - 80 ibt or higher , International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Band 6.0 or higher , Toefl Paper - 550, The general university minimum admission requirements are: Completion of a four-year Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university by the end of summer for Fall admission, or by the end of Fall for Spring admission
A portfolio that demonstrates a highly considered and integrated approach that is reflected in a body of visual work that is at an advanced level in a specific discipline. Portfolio work that clearly demonstrates technical competence and a professional presentation.
An indication that the applicant has the ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.
A direction of study that is appropriate to the Option Graduate Program, and is compatible with current faculty expertise.
In-Person Interview.
BA or BFA degree in Art or Design.
3.0 GPA or higher for the BA/BFA degree.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - 80 ibt or higher , International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Band 6.0 or higher , Toefl Paper - 550, The general university minimum admission requirements are: Completion of a four-year Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university by the end of summer for Fall admission, or by the end of Fall for Spring admission
Tuition
USD
14,304