Lander University is accredited by the National Association of Schools in Art and Design (NASAD). This rigorous studio-based program is designed to engender contemporary art practice by challenging students with new and innovative approaches to materials and techniques while fostering growth within their chosen area of specialization. Students gain in-depth knowledge and professional competence in one or more disciplines through creative endeavor, inquiry, and investigation.
Students can pursue an MFA in 2D Visual Art or MFA in 3D Visual Art. Each program of study will provide:
MFA students may pursue a concentration in 2D or 3D Visual Art. This major is designed to meet the needs of studio artists who are interested in or pursuing a professional studio practice in either 2-dimensional image making or 3-dimensional object making and/or teaching at the college level. Students have the opportunity to work with a broad range of media and in a variety of disciplines, which can be either traditional or experimental.
Students must submit an application to Lander University for graduate studies by March 1 for the following Fall semester.
To be considered for admission into the MFA Program at Lander University, applicants must submit the following with their application.
Conditional Admission
Applicants not meeting the full admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission. Students admitted conditionally are required to demonstrate successful graduate work with a GPA of 3.0 at the end of the first semester, at which time they would be considered fully admitted into the MFA Program. Students admitted conditionally and not achieving a GPA of 3.0 at the end of the first semester would be dismissed from the program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
MAJOR PROGRAM STUDIO REQUIREMENTS 3D VISUAL ART |
CREDIT HOURS |
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6 | ||
6 | ||
3 | ||
3 | ||
ART 629 |
Intermedia Studies |
3-6 |
ART 729 |
Intermedia Studies |
3-6 |
ART 829 |
Intermedia Studies |
3 |
|
|
3-6 |
MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|
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Art History |
3 | |
|
6 | |
6 | ||
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Total Major Program Studio Requirements |
57 | |
Additional Electives | 9 | |
TOTAL FOR MFA DEGREE | 60 |
MAJOR PROGRAM STUDIO REQUIREMENTS 2D VISUAL ART |
CREDIT HOURS |
|
---|---|---|
6 | ||
6 | ||
3 | ||
6 | ||
ART 629 |
Intermedia Studies |
3-6 |
ART 729 |
Intermedia Studies |
3-6 |
ART 829 |
Intermedia Studies |
3 |
|
|
3-6 |
MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|
---|---|---|
ART 653 |
Aesthetics and Art Criticism |
3 |
6 | ||
6 | ||
|
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Total Major Program Studio Requirements |
51 | |
Additional Electives | 9 | |
TOTAL FOR MFA DEGREE | 60 |
For more information about the program or assistance with the application procedure, please submit a Request for Information.