MFA Studio Art

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

American University

Program Overview

AU's MFA in Studio Art, historically grounded in painting, is multidisciplinary and empowers artists to contextualize their practice within historical and contemporary issues. 

By exploring cultural, conceptual, and material approaches critical to the constantly evolving art world, the program prioritizes understanding different perspectives and the role of artists within them. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of process, images, and identity, including matters related to gender, race, class, and sexuality, which are critical in art-making today. 

Program Key Stats

$2000 (Per Credit Hour)
$ 55
Aug Intake : 1st Mar


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Year

100
579
7.0
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Arts Programming Curator
  • Studio Artist
  • Coordinator
  • Public Education Coordinator
  • Program Manager
  • Writing Studio Tutor

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