Location:
Multidisciplinary Studies Building (MS)
MS 4.01.76
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Contact US:
Phone: (210) 458-4331
Fax: (210) 458-4332
Graduate Admissions Questions
Email: GraduateAdmissions@utsa.edu
To Submit Electronic Documents:
Email: graduate.documents@utsa.edu
Degree Description
The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Art is the terminal degree in the field of studio art. UTSA is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The emphasis of the M.F.A. program is on conceptual development and its harmony with formal aesthetic and art historical considerations. The objective of the degree is to provide advanced study in the field of art in preparation for a career as a practicing artist, in higher education, or as a professional in other art enterprise.
Why Pursue an M.F.A. at UTSA?
Admission Prerequisites:
| Required Degree | Bachelor’s of Fine Arts or the equivalent is required. Equivalency is defined as completion of a minimum of 45 semester credit hours in studio art and 15 semester credit hours in art history as part of, or in addition to, a bachelor’s degree. |
| Other Degree Requirements |
For a complete list of degree programs, please see the Graduate Catalog. |
| General University Requirements | Must meet university wide requirements. |
| Application | A completed a Graduate School application. |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English. |
| Resume or Curriculum Vitae | None. |
| Letters of Recommendation | Three letters of recommendation. |
| Statement of Purpose | A statement of intent concerning graduate school. |
| Test Scores | None. |
| Evaluation of Foreign Credentials |
All applicants including non-U.S. citizens (International), U.S. Citizens, and permanent residents who have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions are required to submit official transcripts along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America.
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| International Applicants | Must meet international graduate student admission requirements
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Career Options
The alumni from our department have followed multiple career paths, including being a professional artist showing in multiple venues, galleries, and museums; public art and installation; teaching at the secondary, community college, and university levels; curatorial work in galleries and museums; art-related community service on municipal and cultural boards; working with non-profit galleries and programs; departmental and administrative positions in an academic setting; as well as the creation of personal art in the private sector.
Research Opportunities
We are dealing with contemporary and historical issues related to the art field. The graduate students receive a comprehensive understanding of a world view and how they fit within the contemporary world view of art. Our students explore a myriad of mediums and styles, and have the full resources of the art faculty and facilities to fully reach their artistic potential in whatever avenue they choose. They are encouraged to experiment and are expected to be able to speak about their own work within the larger contemporary and art historical contexts.
Contact Information
Graduate Advisor of Record: Elizabeth Ann Rowe
Email: libby.rowe@utsa.edu
Telephone: (210) 458-4389
Degree Website: http://art.utsa.edu/master-of-fine-arts
Funding Opportunities
Click here for Art Department Scholarship Opportunities
Course Scheduling and Offerings
Most of the courses we offer are during the day. Students are required to be full-time students (9 hours) and are expected to be in their studios during regular hours and meet with faculty on a regular basis as well as attending critiques.
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