Graduate School

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

www.finearts.wsu.edu

Degree offered
Master of Fine Arts
Faculty working with students
12
Students
16
Students receiving assistantships or scholarships:
90%
Priority deadline
Fall - January 10
Campuses
Pullman
International test
TOEFL or IELTS

Admission Requirements
Students interested in a degree from fine arts should possess an undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.F.A.) in fine arts with 40 or more semester hours in art (all M.F.A. applicants must first comply with the requirements for admission to the Graduate School as specified in the Graduate Studies Catalog.) Please submit a portfolio of no more than 15 slides in a plastic sheet. Each slide must be mounted and labeled with name, medium, size, and approximate date of completion, marked with a red dot on the lower left hand corner. An inventory list with the same information should accompany the slides. CD’s and videos limited to 10 minutes are also welcome. Please enclose an envelope with postage if you want your portfolio returned. While great care will be taken in handling all portfolios, the department will not be responsible for any loss or damage. Please also submit the following: a complete set of official transcripts (in addition to those required by the Graduate School); a statement of intent indicating your area(s) of focus, the subject of your work, the concepts and issues you are exploring, and how you foresee your work evolving within the program; and if applying for a teaching assistantship, three letters of recommendation along with the teaching assistantship application and an indication of the areas in which you are qualified to assist and teach are required. If unusual equipment or facilities are needed, please inquire if they are available in the department.

Program Description
The Fine Arts Department offers a master’s program for those wishing to pursue a career in studio art. The department offers an interdisciplinary program where students may focus in, but are not limited to, ceramics, drawing, digital media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Emphasis is placed on personal and conceptual artistic development in light of contemporary art practices. The M.F.A. degree requires 52-60 credit hours and serves as the entry credential to college-level teaching and/or work as a practicing artist in the fine and applied arts. Graduates meet with faculty for one-on-one studio discussions. This personal, individualized approach to serving the graduate artist is central to providing a quality experience to our students. At the end of the first year, students have an exhibition in the departmental gallery and the second year program culminates in a thesis exhibition held in the Museum of Fine Art. A final oral examination is also required. Teaching assistantships are available for qualified students.

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