Program Overview

Studio Art Master’s with a Concentration in Sculpture

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

Program Type

• Major

Format

• On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

• 3 years

Credit Hours

• 60

Program Description

Refine your sculpting skills and gain an elevated understanding of the practice. This broad and intensive terminal degree experience focuses on intellectual and creative growth, fostering the students' practice and preparing them for a lifetime of accomplishment and meaningful contribution as culture creators. The program frames the individual needs of each student through the development of conceptual, aesthetic, and technical skills.

Why Earn a Studio Art Master’s with a Concentration in Sculpture?

The Studio Art M.F.A. program integrates creative research, contemporary theory, and studio practice culminating in a solo exhibition. While in the College of Visual Arts and Design, students participate in ideas and methodologies across disciplines while engaging in the critical practice of the fine arts. Housed in a world-class Tier 1 research institution, CVAD is a short drive from the vibrant cultural capitals of Dallas and Fort Worth.

Marketable Skills

• Critical thinking
• Advanced craftsmanship
• Teamwork
• Advanced oral and written communication
• Advanced multiple approach assessment

Program Highlights

• Our students regularly show their work in professional galleries and win awards at regional and national competitions.
• Studio Art faculty members are productive, accomplished and dedicated to quality teaching and service.
• Visiting artists, scholars and critics are an integral part of our program’s pedagogy giving you direct exposure to national and internationally known artists and scholars through lectures, private studio visits, critiques and seminars.
• UNT's proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth offers you a wealth of experiences and resources, and there are opportunities to exhibit your work on campus and at local galleries.
• One of the nation's most comprehensive visual arts schools and one of the best in the Southwest, the College of Visual Arts and Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, which means the college meets or exceeds high standards of academic excellence.
• U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks our M.F.A. degree program among the nation's best.

Career Opportunities

This degree will prepare graduates for diverse career pathways in education, museum work, commercial industries, and the arts. Employment opportunities include being hired as a professor, lecturer, or technician at a college or university; a general art teacher in elementary and high schools; or a workshop leader. Fine artists may maintain a professional studio practice and produce exhibitions and public art installations in settings such as airports, public parks and metropolitan areas. Work may be commissioned by individual collectors, businesses, arts organizations and government organizations. Graduates may be self-employed business owners or work for manufacturers or large-scale studios. Additional employment opportunities include artwork restoration, the production of models for film, set design, digital sculpture/prop making, fabrication, exhibition design, art handling and gallery installation.

Coursework

• Seminar in University Art Teaching (3 hrs)
• Praxis: Rotating Topics (3 hrs)
• Professional Practices for the Studio Artist (3 hrs)
• M.F.A. Project In Lieu of Thesis Research (3 hrs)
• M.F.A. Project in Lieu of Thesis (3 hrs)
• Topics in Studio Art (3 hr)