Dartmouth,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Photography in Dartmouth United States | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Dartmouth United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,406
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Fine Arts in Visual Design with a Photography focus is a 60-credit program spanning 2-3 years. Our curriculum operates on the principle that photography uniquely bridges emerging technologies, cultural heritage, and artistic creation. By situating this degree within a Design framework, MFA Photography students benefit from exposure to diverse faculty expertise in cutting-edge technologies and design principles, equipping them with career-ready skills. Each MFA student creates an original thesis project supported by comprehensive research, requiring both visual and written elements that meet high intellectual, formal, and technical standards. Students assemble advisory committees tailored to their thesis focus, selecting from faculty offering varied perspectives and specialized knowledge. Beyond utilizing the main campus's photographic resources—including a cutting-edge media lab with Epson color printers, traditional darkrooms, and professional studios—graduate students receive dedicated studio space at our Star Store campus in New Bedford. This urban arts hub brings together all graduate disciplines, cultivating a collaborative environment ideal for cross-disciplinary projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Candidates must submit the required application materials, university requirements and program-specific requirements, for consideration.
Portfolio of 20 images representing your artwork, process of thinking, implementation of concepts, and studio production. The portfolio is the equivalent of the entrance examinations which other academic areas often require. Submit your portfolio to: SlideRoom.
2 letters of recommendation. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.
Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required. International students applying with an transcript evaluation, please submit that document with your unofficial transcripts. International applicants for Data Science must submit semester-by-semester transcripts as well as consolidated transcripts.
Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
International students: official TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. We require an overall/total minimum score of 72 on the TOEFL iBT or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS or a 52 on the Pearsons PTE Academic .
All official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.
Portfolio of 20 images representing your artwork, process of thinking, implementation of concepts, and studio production. The portfolio is the equivalent of the entrance examinations which other academic areas often require. Submit your portfolio to: SlideRoom.
2 letters of recommendation. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.
Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required. International students applying with an transcript evaluation, please submit that document with your unofficial transcripts. International applicants for Data Science must submit semester-by-semester transcripts as well as consolidated transcripts.
Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
International students: official TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. We require an overall/total minimum score of 72 on the TOEFL iBT or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS or a 52 on the Pearsons PTE Academic .
All official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.
Tuition
USD
22,406