Program Overview

Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking

The Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking is a two-year, 60-credit graduate program offered by the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University. Recognized as one of the top programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, this program prepares students to work at the highest levels as professional artists and educators.

Program Format and Curriculum

The program is designed to provide students with a broad range of approaches to printmaking, including 3-D installation, digital print media, large-scale printmaking, photo processes, and traditional disciplines. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinarity and inquiry to enrich practices and create theoretical, philosophical, and concrete links between art and society.

• Core courses are aligned over two weekdays, allowing students to have considerable flexibility and choice when selecting art history, elective, and seminar classes.
• Students work closely with faculty members, all of whom are accomplished practicing artists, to develop their unique creative practice and career progress.
• The program includes foundational classes such as Graduate Projects in Printmaking and Critique and Critical Discourse.
• Under the mentorship of a faculty member, students work toward an MFA thesis exhibition in their final semester of study.

Examples of Printmaking MFA Coursework

• Art History Seminar (5000, 8000, or 9000 level)
• Critical Thinking and Practice
• Critique and Critical Discourse I and II
• Graduate Projects, Printmaking
• Master of Fine Arts Thesis

Related Graduate Degrees

• Art Education MEd
• Photography MFA

Related Graduate Certificates

• Cultural Analytics
• Teaching Art Education
• Teaching in Higher Education

Tuition and Fees

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level, course load, in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. For the 2025-2026 academic year:

• Pennsylvania resident: $1,361.00 per credit
• Out-of-state: $1,810.00 per credit

Academic Advising

The Tyler academic advising team offers one-on-one, personal, and academic guidance to every Tyler student, from orientation to graduation. Advisors help students chart their course through their program, ensure they are on a clear path to graduate, and provide guidance on registration, study abroad, and navigating university resources.

Accreditation

The Tyler School of Art and Architecture's degree programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Specific programs are also accredited by bodies such as the National Architectural Accrediting Board and the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board.

Study Away Programs

Temple University offers study away programs in locations such as Rome, Tokyo, and Venice, providing students with the opportunity to broaden their perspective and explore unique environments. The Temple Rome campus, for example, has been a center for hands-on, interdisciplinary learning for over half a century, offering extensive experiences for art and architecture students.