Department of Art and Design

Art - Fine Arts (MFA)

Telephone: (302) 831-2244
http://www.art.udel.edu/graduate/master-of-fine-arts
Faculty Listing: https://www.art.udel.edu/people/faculty

Program Overview

The focus of our graduate program is to work with students in developing a solid and sustainable studio practice. We accept students with the understanding that they are committed to building a studio practice and working towards achieving their personal visions. Our graduate faculty believes that success in the highly competitive field of art is dependent on the strength of the artwork and the artist’s active participation in local and global discussions about the ideas surrounding creative activity. We strive to foster a high level of discussion regarding what constitutes a powerful artistic practice and product.

The MFA curriculum consists of three distinct yet interrelated parts of the graduate experience and education: research, practice, and discourse. Students are asked to sustain a dedicated studio practice that pushes and challenges their interests and come together for critique that encourages the open exchange of ideas in a collaborative environment. Additionally, students are asked to take an academic course outside of the department in order to expand their creative research.

As a studio program the structure determined by the graduate faculty is oriented toward extensive personal time in the studio, supported by one-on-one discussions with faculty and visiting artists.

Requirements for Admission

Applicants must complete the online application including transcripts, resumé, and three letters of recommendation through the Office of Graduate and Professional Education. Once you have submitted your application you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours which will include your student identification number (UD ID). After you have submitted your application to the MFA program with the Office of Graduate and Professional Education you must submit a portfolio online via: https://udart.slideroom.com/#/Login. Be sure to upload to the MFA event.

Portfolios may include up to twenty still images or 5-10 minutes of video: (.jpg), video (.mov .mp4, link to internet) or PDF documents. For good image quality and fast upload, images should follow the recommendations on the SlideRoom portal. . For technical assistance, contact the Help Center: https://help.liaisonedu.com/SlideRoom_Applicant_Help_Center.

The department’s priority deadline to be considered for funding is January 15.

The Department of Art does not require GRE scores.

Financial Aid

The University of Delaware offers generous financial aid assistance to our graduate students. The Department of Art and Design awards several merit-based Graduate Teaching or Researching Assistantships (tuition waiver plus a stipend in exchange for teaching and/or service) and tuition semesters (tuition waiver). The Department works diligently to support our MFA students and has, historically, been able to fund half of our students. Please refer to the Office of Graduate and Professional Education for more information.

Programs

Master’s

Fine Arts (MFA)