Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Art in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
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Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,592
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Wonsook Kim School of Art at Illinois State University provides graduate assistantships for students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree. This 60-credit program balances theoretical study with hands-on practice in creating, studying, and teaching visual arts. Applicants must show advanced skills in one or more areas: painting/drawing, sculpture/expanded media, printmaking, video, ceramics, photography, or glasswork. Students benefit from distinguished faculty, comprehensive facilities, and private graduate studios. Located just two hours from Chicago, the school connects students to the city's thriving art scene. MFA candidates present a solo show at Transpace gallery as part of their degree requirements and have opportunities to exhibit in University Galleries throughout their studies. The program cultivates a nurturing environment that encourages dedicated studio work, scholarly research, and the creation of sophisticated artistic portfolios.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A student applying to a master's program must:
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. Upload your current resume that includes a list of exhibitions and contact information of references. (PDF file) Submit a sample of academic writing. (5-page minimum, PDF file) Submit a statement that addresses ideas central to your current studio work and intentions for graduate study. Submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application. After submission of your application and application fee, you will upload your digital portfolio and image list in the application portal. Upload an image list of artworks in your digital portfolio. (PDF file) Upload a digital portfolio of 15-20 images of recent artworks. In addition to the overall university requirements above, international students must also:
present a TOEFL score of no less that 79 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 550 on the paper-based test, or present an overall band score of no less than 6.5 on the IELTS exam. Some departments require higher English proficiency exam scores.
provide a copy of a current and valid passport
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. Upload your current resume that includes a list of exhibitions and contact information of references. (PDF file) Submit a sample of academic writing. (5-page minimum, PDF file) Submit a statement that addresses ideas central to your current studio work and intentions for graduate study. Submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application. After submission of your application and application fee, you will upload your digital portfolio and image list in the application portal. Upload an image list of artworks in your digital portfolio. (PDF file) Upload a digital portfolio of 15-20 images of recent artworks. In addition to the overall university requirements above, international students must also:
present a TOEFL score of no less that 79 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 550 on the paper-based test, or present an overall band score of no less than 6.5 on the IELTS exam. Some departments require higher English proficiency exam scores.
provide a copy of a current and valid passport
Tuition
USD
17,592