Arlington,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Glass in Houston United States | University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Arlington
|
Houston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,486
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Fine Arts in Arts: Glass program enables students to investigate glass as an artistic medium through sculptural, conceptual, and functional approaches, fostering the development of original work driven by individual ideas. Students engage with diverse glassworking methods—from traditional to avant-garde—while pursuing meaningful conceptual projects through intensive research. This professional art degree at UTA aims to cultivate students' technical abilities, clarify their artistic objectives, and deepen their understanding of artistic practice. The curriculum strives to equip each participant with the expertise needed for professional distinction.
Our program prioritizes theoretical exploration, scholarly inquiry, and analytical reasoning. The rigorous MFA curriculum creates a challenging learning atmosphere tailored for highly dedicated individuals. Admission candidates are selected based on portfolios showcasing unique artistic vision and potential. The program welcomes both conventional and innovative artistic approaches while supporting cross-disciplinary initiatives during students' culminating thesis exhibitions and presentations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Submit transcripts from all previous college or university work, and three letters of recommendation are required of all applicants. In addition, applicants should have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0, as calculated by Graduate Admissions. Applicants must submit a portfolio and statement of intent. The Art and Art History faculty review all materials and positively recommend acceptance into the M. F. A. program.
International applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or its foreign equivalent, a GPA of at least 3.0 as calculated by the Graduate School, 3 letters of recommendation, portfolio and letter of intent to be considered for admission. In addition, applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English by earning a score of at least 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least 213 on the computer-based test, or a minimum score of 40 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE). The Internet-based TOEFL examination (TOEFL iBT) will be accepted as an alternative to the paper and computer-based TOEFL for admission purposes. Students taking TOEFL iB must attain a minimum total test score of 79 and meet or exceed the following scores on each of the sections of the test: Writing: 22, Speaking: 21, Reading: 20, Listening: 16
Tuition
USD
23,486