About Master’s Program,
The MFA in Art offered by SMU Meadows School of the Arts is a highly selective two-year program preparing artists for professional careers in art. Students who earn the MFA develop a substantial body of artwork and understand the relevant contexts within which artists and their works function. The program is intended as an intensive period of focused study that culminates in the MFA qualifying exhibition at SMU’s Pollock Gallery.
As a part of the larger urban research university, MFA students are supported in the exploration of a wide range of materials, media, processes and histories across disciplines. SMU provides graduate students with individual studio spaces and access to facilities for and faculty expertise in ceramics, drawing, installation, new media, painting, performance, photography, printmaking, sculpture, sound, and time-based media. The Division of Art embraces and celebrates human diversity in all its forms, including race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
In addition to faculty actively engaged in exhibition and research at the highest levels, SMU’s Division of Art hosts an ongoing series of lectures, panels and studio visits by artists, critics and curators. This series of events, is a crucial part of the graduate and undergraduate curricula and provides a venue for graduate students and the Dallas community at large to engage with contemporary art.
SMU’s policies and procedures related to COVID-19 can be seen here.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred but consideration will be given to those with a lower GPA upon completion of application and all supporting materials.
The TOEFL is required for all international applicants to a master’s program in the Meadows School of the Arts as well as for those applying to the Performer’s Diploma or Artist Diploma programs.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
SMU offers up to six full scholarships, covering full tuition and all related fees each year, supplemented by teaching assistantships. Additional funds are available for materials and travel related to students’ creative research.
Application Requirement,
Submit theMeadows School of the Arts Graduate Application.
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Three letters of recommendation
Portfolio
Artist statement
CV
Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores for International Applicants
Application Deadline,
Feb 01, 2025
Application Fee,
A $75.00 non-refundable application fee is required.
