Art, MFA | Drawing

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Overview

This graduate concentration is part of the Master of Fine Arts in studio art program.

Turning your sketchbooks into a career

An MFA in studio art focused on drawing isn’t just about the skill of drawing. It’s about advanced visual thinking. You're training to be a professional problem solver, cultural commentator and expert storyteller. By the end of the program, you’re not just an artist. You’re a highly trained visual strategist.

Our coursework forces you to articulate why you create. Through the practice of defending your work, analyzing art history and engaging in critiques, you'll achieve the ability to pitch a successful campaign idea and learn to deconstruct visual culture. These are valuable skills for branding, advertising and user experience design.

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Requirements

This is an accredited program.
View SFA's accreditations.

How long does it take?
60 semester credit hours.

Is there a capstone?
Yes, a thesis and public presentation of work.

Part of the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts.

Apply to the studio art master's programs

To be eligible for consideration into a master's program in the School of Arts, you must:

meet SFA's graduate school requirements.
and achieve a 2.5 GPA overall and 3.0 GPA in the major for clear admission.

Ready? Complete the graduate school application and send the following items directly to the School of Art:

Your Portfolio: A collection of 20 art pieces, provided either via an online link or on a USB drive.
Career Goals: A written statement explaining your professional objectives.
Recommendations: Three completed recommendation forms.