Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Studio - Sound in Chicago United States | School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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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
SAIC's prestigious Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio is a 60-credit program fostering artistic exploration across 12 diverse departments, providing advanced training for fine arts professionals.
The MFA in Studio with a focus on Sound stands out as one of the rare programs within a fine arts institution, based in a department that leads in sound art, experimental music, and acoustic research.
MFA Studio candidates are urged to collaborate beyond their primary disciplines, engaging with faculty and peers across fields that enrich their graduate studies. Student studios are strategically placed throughout campus to facilitate dynamic cross-disciplinary interaction.
Advanced courses and specialized seminars complement studio practice by immersing students in broader discussions about art creation, presentation, and societal impact, including its cultural significance. Learners craft tailored academic paths by selecting from an extensive range of seminars, classes, and faculty mentors connected to various creative and scholarly departments. Integral to the MFA journey, graduate critiques rotate between field-specific evaluations in fall and interdisciplinary assessments in spring semesters.
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