Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Studio - Painting and Drawing in Chicago United States | School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
38,520
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Painting and Drawing Department at SAIC fosters a vibrant community embracing diverse artistic visions and material explorations. This dynamic environment prioritizes innovative approaches to painting in the contemporary era.
SAIC's Painting and Drawing program provides:
A distinguished faculty of over 70 practicing artists exhibiting internationally, representing a broad spectrum of creative methodologies in painting and drawing.
An interdisciplinary learning philosophy that encourages students to examine concepts through multiple artistic frameworks and processes
A distinguished history of graduates achieving professional excellence through major exhibitions, academic appointments, and prestigious awards. Notable recent alumni include: Tony Lewis, Allison Zuckerman, Molly Zuckerman-Hartung, Angel Otero, Amanda Ross-Ho, Jeni Spota, and Zak Prekop
Exclusive access to the Art Institute of Chicago's world-class collection, showcasing 5,000 years of global artistic heritage
Spacious, illuminated workspaces and critique areas where students refine their craft, participate in open dialogues, and engage in challenging conversations with peers and instructors about creative processes and exhibition strategies
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A conferred four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required for admission to all graduate programs at SAIC. Transcripts are records of your studies that list the courses you completed, the grades received, and provide evidence of degree conferral. They may include grade sheets, exam results, final diplomas, degrees, or graduation certificates.
Official translations are expected for all educational documents issued in a language other than English. A translation agency or university language department should issue official translations typed on official stationary and the translator must attest proficiency in the original language and indicate their translations are accurate word-for-word.
During the application process an unofficial transcript is acceptable for review pending an Admissions decision. Official transcripts are required upon admission. Include transcripts both official and unofficial from all universities/colleges from which a degree was obtained or prerequisites were fulfilled.
Transcripts are considered official if sent directly from the degree- or credit-granting institution to the SAIC Graduate Admissions Office.
2 Letters of Reference are required.
TOEFL: 85
IELTS: 6.5
Official translations are expected for all educational documents issued in a language other than English. A translation agency or university language department should issue official translations typed on official stationary and the translator must attest proficiency in the original language and indicate their translations are accurate word-for-word.
During the application process an unofficial transcript is acceptable for review pending an Admissions decision. Official transcripts are required upon admission. Include transcripts both official and unofficial from all universities/colleges from which a degree was obtained or prerequisites were fulfilled.
Transcripts are considered official if sent directly from the degree- or credit-granting institution to the SAIC Graduate Admissions Office.
2 Letters of Reference are required.
TOEFL: 85
IELTS: 6.5
Tuition
USD
38,520