University Park,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Studio Art in University Park United States | Governors State University
Governors State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,320
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Governors State University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio Art offers a vibrant, cross-disciplinary terminal degree that fosters artistic growth while equipping students with professional skills in studio arts. Specializations available at GovState encompass: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
GovState's programs are led by actively practicing artist-educators with national exhibition experience. Our outstanding Studio and Art History faculty collaborate to create one of Chicago's most well-rounded, adaptable, and cost-effective studio art programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A portfolio of 20 works
Letter of intent
Resume/CV
Transcripts
3 references
In addition to meeting university criteria, applicants must submit the following-
A digital portfolio of 20 artworks completed in the last 5 years, highlighting technical proficiency, independent research, and artistic voice. Pdf, Jpeg, Jpg,or PowerPoint accepted. A link to personal portfolio website may also be included.
A 1000-word written proposal that outlines academic and career goals with supporting rationale and plan of study.
Students will not be admitted to the major until the portfolio and written proposal, reflecting potential for graduate work, have been approved by the graduate faculty review committee.
An undergraduate degree in Art is highly recommended, BFA preferred. An exceptional portfolio of work or post-baccalaureate certificate can prove proficiency in the field if an undergraduate degree is not held. Supplemental courses to fill in art foundations deficiencies may be required based on Graduate Program Coordinator recommendation. The GRE is not required.
University Graduate Admission Requirements:
Persons are eligible for admission as a degree seeking student if they:
Have earned (or will earn by the term they wish to enroll) a bachelors, masters or doctoral degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university or who have international transcripts that have been reviewed by an appropriate agency for equivalency.
Were in good standing at the last institution attended.
Have satisfied collegial and /or major criteria, if applicable, for graduate study in a specific major.
All applicants must complete and submit a graduate application form to the Office of Admissions and to the graduate program as required, ensuring that official transcript or other official documents indicating the achievement of the criteria described in A.3. are submitted prior to the admission/credential deadline for the term in which enrollment is desired.
For the IELTS, applicants must meet the minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version.
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - overall score 80 with minimum (Reading - 20, Writing - 20 , Listening - 20, Speaking - 20)
TOEFL -PBT - overall score 550 with minimum scores (Reading - 54, Writing - 58 , Listening - 55)
Letter of intent
Resume/CV
Transcripts
3 references
In addition to meeting university criteria, applicants must submit the following-
A digital portfolio of 20 artworks completed in the last 5 years, highlighting technical proficiency, independent research, and artistic voice. Pdf, Jpeg, Jpg,or PowerPoint accepted. A link to personal portfolio website may also be included.
A 1000-word written proposal that outlines academic and career goals with supporting rationale and plan of study.
Students will not be admitted to the major until the portfolio and written proposal, reflecting potential for graduate work, have been approved by the graduate faculty review committee.
An undergraduate degree in Art is highly recommended, BFA preferred. An exceptional portfolio of work or post-baccalaureate certificate can prove proficiency in the field if an undergraduate degree is not held. Supplemental courses to fill in art foundations deficiencies may be required based on Graduate Program Coordinator recommendation. The GRE is not required.
University Graduate Admission Requirements:
Persons are eligible for admission as a degree seeking student if they:
Have earned (or will earn by the term they wish to enroll) a bachelors, masters or doctoral degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university or who have international transcripts that have been reviewed by an appropriate agency for equivalency.
Were in good standing at the last institution attended.
Have satisfied collegial and /or major criteria, if applicable, for graduate study in a specific major.
All applicants must complete and submit a graduate application form to the Office of Admissions and to the graduate program as required, ensuring that official transcript or other official documents indicating the achievement of the criteria described in A.3. are submitted prior to the admission/credential deadline for the term in which enrollment is desired.
For the IELTS, applicants must meet the minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version.
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - overall score 80 with minimum (Reading - 20, Writing - 20 , Listening - 20, Speaking - 20)
TOEFL -PBT - overall score 550 with minimum scores (Reading - 54, Writing - 58 , Listening - 55)
Tuition
USD
15,320