Studio Arts
[ MFA DEGREE ]
The Master of Fine Arts program in Studio Arts will challenge you, develop your skills, broaden your philosophical insight, cultivate your personal viewpoint, and increase your art-making potential.
The program benefits from the wealth of a well-rounded, spiritual approach to learning. We have excellent physical facilities in each of the areas of study. The geographic isolation of Provo, Utah, located in the midst of the Rocky Mountains, is a pleasant experience and is complemented by a world class museum on campus, which has a steady stream of national and international exhibitions. An active departmental agenda of national and international travel further compliments the small town profile of Provo.
[ ADMISSION ]
Admission to the program is gained through Graduate Studies and the Department of Visual Arts. We will consider applications any time, however, portfolios will be reviewed in February. Admission is gained by downloading an application from Graduate Studies' web site.
Information regarding submission of portfolios is available in the Department of Visual Arts office, E509 HFAC.
Specific program statistics, deadlines and information for this degree can be found here.
[ APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ]
Applicants must meet the following conditions and submit the following materials to Graduate Studies in order to be considered for admission:
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Art, or its equivalent, with a minimum of 20 hours in upper division studio course work and 12 hours of Art History
- Achievement of a 3.0 GPA during the last two years of undergraduate course work
- Submission of all admission materials by February 1
- Completed application forms:
- Two official transcripts for all college work
- Three letters of recommendation
- Graduate Record Exam scores
- $50 Non-refundable application fee
[ DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS ]
In addition to these materials to be sent to Graduate Studies, or online, the following should be sent to the Graduate Coordinator, Department of Visual Arts, Brigham Young University, E-509 HFAC, Provo, Utah 84602-6414:
- Portfolio: 15 to 20 slides placed in a 9"x11" plastic slide page. Each slide should be numbered and labeled as follows:
- Slide number
- Applicant's name
- Dimension
- Medium
- Indicate top and front of the slide
- A slide list indicating the number of each slide, dimensions of work, medium, and a completion date
- Application for Graduate Assistantships
A personal interview may be requested.
[ CONTACT INFORMATION ]
E-509 HFAC 801.422.4429 Fax: 801.422.0695 gradvisualarts@byu.edu
[ GRADUATE CATALOGUE ]
More information about graduate programs of study, degree requirements and course descriptions are available in the Graduate Catalogue.
