Richmond,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Fine Arts in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
|
Richmond United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,294
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Acknowledged by fellow institutions, VCU's School of the Arts stands as one of the nation's premier art and design schools, a distinction primarily earned through its graduate programs. VCUarts draws exceptionally talented students from across the globe. With diverse fields of study available, our professional degree programs produce artists, scholars, teachers, business innovators, and other creative professionals. Our distinguished alumni include winners of the MacArthur Genius Award, Guggenheim Fellows, Fulbright Scholars, and other honorees. Together with our accomplished faculty—who remain actively engaged in their fields—they form an extraordinary artistic community. VCUarts provides M.F.A. programs in Fine Arts with multiple specializations through departments like Craft & Material Studies, Kinetic Imaging, Painting & Printmaking, Photography & Film, and Sculpture & Extended Media.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A statement of intent submitted in the “Statement of Intent” section of the application (This 700-1000 word essay sheds light on the applicant's practice and research interests. It should directly place the work being reviewed within the context of contemporary art discourses while also addressing goals with respect to graduate school and what the applicant hopes to accomplish at VCU.)
Three letters of recommendation from instructors or professional references in the applicant’s intended field of study
Academic transcripts 
Curriculum vitae/resume
Portfolio to include 20 still and/or moving images (Each image, film and video can be accompanied by a brief written description that may include the date, materials, dimensions and/or other relevant information about the work. Images submitted should be an accurate representation of finished artwork.)
Tuition
USD
28,294