Baltimore,
MD,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Studio Art (Summer Low Residency) in Baltimore United States | Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art
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Baltimore United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,750
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
MICA's Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art Summer Low-Residency (MFAST) program caters to established artists seeking advanced education while maintaining their professional commitments.
MFAST focuses on blending artistic practice with theoretical exploration, fostering independent thinkers who can specialize in a single medium or experiment across diverse artistic forms.
The MFAST program spans three years plus an additional summer. Participants engage in a rigorous six-week summer residency at MICA annually, complemented by off-campus independent work and a brief winter campus session. Between on-site periods, students maintain contact with their assigned faculty mentors using remote learning platforms. The program's immersive duration fosters a tight-knit creative community, connecting participants with visiting artists, critics, and alumni who significantly shape their artistic development and approach.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A portfolio exhibiting a level of mastery is the primary prerequisite for the MFA Applicants must have at least 40 credits of studio work and 9 credits in art history and or criticism
Curriculum Vitae Resume
3 Statement of Purpose Designer Statement
Applicants are asked to submit a written statement 500-700 words The statement should directly reference the portfolio of artwork as well as address the applicants interest in lowr-residency graduate study
Two 2 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 Slideroom allows applicants to create an inventory of pieces and attach the following information title date medium dimensions and notes
Applicants should submit their portfolio materials for review with their application via mica.slideroom.com Specific technical guidelines addressing the submission of digital images video files sound files and text files are available in the Slide Room system
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
Curriculum Vitae Resume
3 Statement of Purpose Designer Statement
Applicants are asked to submit a written statement 500-700 words The statement should directly reference the portfolio of artwork as well as address the applicants interest in lowr-residency graduate study
Two 2 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 Slideroom allows applicants to create an inventory of pieces and attach the following information title date medium dimensions and notes
Applicants should submit their portfolio materials for review with their application via mica.slideroom.com Specific technical guidelines addressing the submission of digital images video files sound files and text files are available in the Slide Room system
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