Artisanry—Fibers MFA

Artisanry—Fibers MFA is a Masters program taught at University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (two-to-three-year course of study) options.

The MFA in Artisanry—Fibers is an intensive two- to three-year course of study that emphasizes exploration and mastery within contemporary art making. The Fibers program focuses on technical and conceptual exploration, supporting an interdisciplinary approach to fiber as art and design. Students pursue individual areas of interest, including two- or three-dimensional structures and functional or non-functional work.

Students develop personal analytical and critical skills, confidence, and self-discipline for accomplished artistic work through deep exploration of technical processes and a conceptual basis. Close relationships with an advisor, student peers, and a committee support research, experimentation, and ongoing inquiry. Required work includes seminars in professional practices, aesthetic issues, art history, philosophy of art, and support studios, culminating in both a visual and written thesis.

Modules

• Seminars in professional practices
• Seminars in aesthetic issues
• Seminars in art history
• Seminars in philosophy of art
• Support studios
• Visual and written thesis

The minimum requirements for admission in Artisanry—Fibers MFA at University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth as pre-requiste for admission in Artisanry—Fibers MFA.

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

• Application form
• $60 application fee (non-refundable)
• Statement of Purpose (minimum 300 words)
• Resume
• Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not)
• English Proficiency test scores:TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (see program requirements for more information)
• GRE/GMAT (not required for most programs, see program requirements for more information)
• Unofficial transcripts and test scores are accepted for application review but official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.umassd.edu/programs/fibers-mfa/

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