Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Studio Arts in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The MFA program cultivates an innovative, cross-disciplinary learning environment for creators and researchers striving to investigate concepts that nurture the welfare of people, societies, and the Earth. Our instructors motivate students to immerse themselves in well-defined, particular situations, ensuring their creations maintain real-world significance. Within our nurturing yet rigorous community of artists and intellectuals, we collaboratively approach artistic practice as a fundamental human pursuit, examining and probing the essence of being an artist and existing in our contemporary era.
The program is ideally structured for students to leverage the scholarly distinction provided by UMass and the Five College partnership. Participants are urged to enroll in classes across other institutions, university divisions, and specialized programs that enrich their academic pursuits. This three-year MFA curriculum additionally delivers an extensive examination of art instruction in collegiate environments, foundational insights into progressive teaching methods, and substantial hands-on teaching practice.
We maintain a selective admissions process, welcoming about six new candidates annually. To alleviate tuition expenses, all admitted students receive teaching assistantships. Graduate scholars enjoy round-the-clock availability to their workspaces, tools, and campus resources.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Application to the MFA program in the Department of Art is a three-step process:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Creative Work Statement that includes the following: (maximum of 600 words) A description of your current practice(s) and what other fields of inquiry inform it. Why you are pursuing an MFA and what you hope to achieve while at UMass.
Personal Statement that includes the following (maximum 600 words) A discussion of your background and lived experiences. What you have been doing since completing your undergraduate studies that has led you to want to pursue an MFA at this time.
Graduate School Short Essay Requirement: At UMass Amherst, no two students are alike. Our communities and groups often define us and shape our individual worlds. Community can refer to various aspects, including shared geography, language, religion, race/ethnicity, income, ideology, ability, sexuality, gender, and more. Please choose one of your communities or groups and describe its significance. Explain how your experience in this community or group would enable you to enrich the following: a. Your department/program/our campus b. Your field/discipline. Please take the time to answer all parts of the following question. 600 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so.
Two Letters of Reference. Your references will be contacted by email with a link to upload their letter.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 80
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Creative Work Statement that includes the following: (maximum of 600 words) A description of your current practice(s) and what other fields of inquiry inform it. Why you are pursuing an MFA and what you hope to achieve while at UMass.
Personal Statement that includes the following (maximum 600 words) A discussion of your background and lived experiences. What you have been doing since completing your undergraduate studies that has led you to want to pursue an MFA at this time.
Graduate School Short Essay Requirement: At UMass Amherst, no two students are alike. Our communities and groups often define us and shape our individual worlds. Community can refer to various aspects, including shared geography, language, religion, race/ethnicity, income, ideology, ability, sexuality, gender, and more. Please choose one of your communities or groups and describe its significance. Explain how your experience in this community or group would enable you to enrich the following: a. Your department/program/our campus b. Your field/discipline. Please take the time to answer all parts of the following question. 600 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so.
Two Letters of Reference. Your references will be contacted by email with a link to upload their letter.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 80
Tuition
USD
32,276