About Master’s Program,
The TCU School of Art offers a 60-hour program (three-year residency) for a Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA), with optional concentrations in painting, printmaking or sculpture. The TCU MFA program is highly selective and is available on a full-time basis only.
The program’s focus is studio work, with emphasis on critical thinking about the creative process and the role of the artist in the world. Students attend graduate seminars each semester on various topics, including the present and historical functions of art criticism and theory, contemporary art history and the professional practice available to MFA graduates. To enrich their academic experience, students are encouraged to apprentice in area galleries, schools and museums. Colloquia are offered at scheduled intervals, as are feature presentations and discussions by speakers, faculty and other members of the art department.
Weekly group critiques of individual work help students develop deeper self-knowledge, critical thinking abilities, more precise visual language and clarity of expression.
The art faculty encourages interaction between graduate and undergraduate students. Graduate students often assist in undergraduate classes, working closely with senior faculty. Qualified graduates can be teachers of record their third year.
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Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
A total of at least six semesters of graduate work is required. At least 60 semester hours must be earned. To learn more about the degree requirements, visit the course catalog.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Graduate assistantships are offered each year to qualified candidates. Graduate assistants have an obligation of ten hours a week in service to the School. They are given a full tuition waiver plus a stipend. Graduate assistants are assigned a studio space.
Graduate students in the studio art program benefit from numerous funding opportunities. Each year, four to six applicants are awarded tuition waivers and stipends of up to $10,000.
Application Requirement,
Applicants will need a BFA, or equivalent, including concentration in intended specialty as evidenced by appropriate credit, an acceptable portfolio of work, a statement of professional experience and goals, and letters of recommendation. Admission to the program is based on:
- Portfolio review by faculty committee
- GPA throughout academic career
- Statement of professional experience and goals
- Three letters of recommendation
Twenty images are required with an emphasis in the specialization you want to pursue (painting or sculpture). Images and letters of recommendation should be submitted in SlideRoom.
Application Deadline,
Feb 14, 202
Application Fee,
Fee (USD): $12.00