Art Studio

The MFA is a terminal degree in studio art. Its primary emphasis is on the creative aspects of an individual’s work. The M.F.A. usually requires at least three years of intensive study and research beyond the bachelor's degree. Although the formal requirements for the M.F.A. degree are in some respects comparable to doctoral degrees in other fields, the scope and objectives of the M.F.A. degree are uniquely different. As such, the M.F.A. degree represents strong creative attainment in studio art, an assured grasp of an area of concentration, a sound knowledge of critical and historical artistic thought, and demonstrated expertise in conceiving and executing a significant body of creative work. Thus, as with the doctoral degree, its attainment is not simple matter of "meeting requirements."

The M.F.A. requires a concentration on the creative aspects of the studio work culminating in a dissertation, which entails planning, installing and documenting a solo exhibition of the student's own creative work, producing a catalog, and giving an oral public presentation.

M.F.A. in Studio Art

For the most part, degree requirements for the M.F.A. are comparable to the Ph.D. (see UNM Catalog). Major differences are as follows:

• Transfer credits are limited to 12 hours rather than 30 hours
• There is no language requirement.
• Minimum total credits are 60 hours rather than 66 hours.

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