Master of Fine Art in Studio Art - Print Media and Photography in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art equips students for professional careers as visual artists by fostering and refining their individual studio practices. This program focuses on in-depth personal exploration while building robust aesthetic and conceptual foundations. Beyond their personal studio work, students can expand their expertise by attending undergraduate-level demonstrations and critique sessions.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completing the program, graduates will possess the ability to:

Exhibit professional mastery in a chosen studio art discipline, reflected through substantial knowledge and a noteworthy portfolio.
Display thorough understanding of art's historical and cultural contexts.
Apply sophisticated aesthetic evaluation skills while demonstrating independent thinking and synthesis abilities.
Engage with current artistic practices and relevant topics through interactions with working artists and curators.

The Print Media and Photography specialization enhances students' artistic perspectives by emphasizing conceptual approaches within printmaking and photographic arts. Participants gain access to specialized facilities including lithography, etching, relief, silkscreen, and digital media studios, along with darkrooms, press rooms, and digital fabrication labs. The program maintains limited enrollment to ensure meaningful faculty mentorship.