Studio Art, M.F.A.

Studio Art, M.F.A. is a Masters program taught at Governors State University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Studio Art, M.F.A. at Governors State University is a terminal studio arts degree that supports artists’ development and builds professional competency. Students concentrate in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture, with study taught by faculty who are practicing art professionals with a national exhibition record.

The program supports advanced studio work through mentorship from faculty artists. Students develop advanced technical skills, engage in exhibitions and critiques, and produce a professional portfolio. Admissions require a digital portfolio of 20 artworks with documented identifying information and a written statement about artistic development, current work, and academic and career goals.

The minimum requirements for admission in Studio Art, M.F.A. at Governors State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Governors State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Governors State University as pre-requiste for admission in Studio Art, M.F.A..

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

In addition to meeting university criteria, applicants must submit to Slate:

• A digital portfolio of 20 artworks, each with accompanying identifying information (title, date, medium, and dimensions).
• The portfolio should include works completed in the last 5 years, highlighting advanced technical proficiency, independent research, and artistic voice.
• Applicants should select examples that demonstrate a sense of visual and conceptual cohesiveness and rigor appropriate to serious graduate-level studio art work. Please do not include commissioned work in the vein of pet portraits or fan art, etc.
• Work should be properly documented and professionally presented.
• All major file formats under 5GB are accepted (Pdf, Jpeg, Jpg, PowerPoint, etc.). A link to personal portfolio website may also be included.
• A 1000-word written statement that outlines the applicant’s artistic development, current body of work, and academic and career goals, with supporting rationale and plan of study.
• Resume/CV
• Transcripts
• 3 professional or academic references from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s work and/or artistic vision.

An undergraduate degree in Art is highly recommended, BFA preferred. An exceptional portfolio of work or post-baccalaureate certificate can prove proficiency in the field if an undergraduate degree is not held. Supplemental courses to fill in art foundations deficiencies may be required based on MFA Faculty recommendation. The GRE is not required.

Students will not be admitted to the program until the portfolio and written proposal, reflecting potential for graduate work, have been approved by the graduate faculty review committee. The committee may reach out with a request for more information if need be.

Note: The Studio Art MFA supports artists interested in developing their work in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Applicants interested in Film, Photography, or Digital Imaging should consider applying to the Independent Film and Digital Imaging (IFDI) MFA at GovState.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.govst.edu/academics/programs/studio-art-mfa

• Professional Studio Artist
• Gallery or Museum Curator
• Art Director
• College or University Art Instructor
• Multimedia Artist
• Creative Entrepreneur
• Community Arts Coordinator
• Public Arts Administrator
• Exhibition Designer
• Digital Media Specialist
• Art Therapist (with additional certification)
• Arts Nonprofit Leadership

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.