Baltimore,
MD,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Multidisciplinary in Baltimore United States | Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art
|
Baltimore United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,750
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Mount Royal School of Art offers a multidisciplinary MFA program designed to help emerging artists cultivate a rigorous, thoughtful, and innovative artistic practice within a vibrant, diverse community. Students benefit from interactions with accomplished artists, museum curators, and collectors while exploring creative possibilities within single or multiple mediums. The program fosters the integration of research from varied disciplines, equipping participants to envision the future of art.
Through frequent engagements with the program director and visiting artists and critics, students gain fresh perspectives on both contemporary and historical approaches to artmaking. The Mount Royal Seminar further enriches this experience by hosting globally recognized artists, critics, and curators who are redefining artistic boundaries—from traditional forms like painting and sculpture to emerging fields such as digital art and installation. Student-led discussions on pressing topics in contemporary art form the core of the Seminar, complemented by group critiques guided by the director and resident artists.
Mount Royal's influence reaches beyond campus through immersive experiences. Informal dinners with visiting artists and industry professionals extend conversations beyond lectures and studio critiques, often including collectors and gallery owners. Additionally, the program organizes curated trips to exhibitions in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, tailored to students' individual artistic interests. These opportunities, among others, position graduates to contribute meaningfully to contemporary art as practitioners, educators, and commentators.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Curriculum Vitae Resume
Statement of Purpose Artist Statement
Applicants are asked to submit a written statement 500-700 words The statement should specifically address your portfolio of artwork as well as your interest in graduate study
Three 3 Letters of Reference
Proof of Degree or Equivalent
Digital transcripts from the last degree granting institution can be uploaded to Slide Room Official transcripts are not required for the initial review process however the Graduate Review Committee may request additional or official documentation before decision notification
Portfolio of Artwork
Applicants should submit 18-20 digital images or time based media for review online via mica.slideroom.com Applicants working in time based media are strongly encouraged to submit excerpts of their work maximum length of 3 minutes for each video or audio clip Links to full or longer media may be provided in the Slide Room notes field
Slide Room allows applicants to create an inventory of pieces and attach the following information title date medium dimensions and notes Additional guidelines are available on Slide Room Do not submit images that are composite of several separate images unless the composite image is considered an artwork in itself Unless the descriptive text of a piece is an essential part of it it should be included not in the image but in the attached caption in the notes field
TOEFL: A minimum overall band score of 75 on the iBT Test of English Language as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required to be considered for admission. Candidates may submit their scores digitally or in hardcopy. MICA's institution code is 5399.
IELTS A minimum score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System IELTS is required to be considered for admission IELTS scores may be submitted digitally or in hardcopy MICAs institution code is 5399
Statement of Purpose Artist Statement
Applicants are asked to submit a written statement 500-700 words The statement should specifically address your portfolio of artwork as well as your interest in graduate study
Three 3 Letters of Reference
Proof of Degree or Equivalent
Digital transcripts from the last degree granting institution can be uploaded to Slide Room Official transcripts are not required for the initial review process however the Graduate Review Committee may request additional or official documentation before decision notification
Portfolio of Artwork
Applicants should submit 18-20 digital images or time based media for review online via mica.slideroom.com Applicants working in time based media are strongly encouraged to submit excerpts of their work maximum length of 3 minutes for each video or audio clip Links to full or longer media may be provided in the Slide Room notes field
Slide Room allows applicants to create an inventory of pieces and attach the following information title date medium dimensions and notes Additional guidelines are available on Slide Room Do not submit images that are composite of several separate images unless the composite image is considered an artwork in itself Unless the descriptive text of a piece is an essential part of it it should be included not in the image but in the attached caption in the notes field
TOEFL: A minimum overall band score of 75 on the iBT Test of English Language as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required to be considered for admission. Candidates may submit their scores digitally or in hardcopy. MICA's institution code is 5399.
IELTS A minimum score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System IELTS is required to be considered for admission IELTS scores may be submitted digitally or in hardcopy MICAs institution code is 5399
Tuition
USD
54,750