Fine Arts (MFA)

Program Educational Goals:

University of Delaware Program Learning Outcomes

Master of Fine Arts

Students will:

Demonstrate advanced professional competence in some aspect of contemporary studio art practice as exemplified by the articulation, production, installation, presentation, and documentation of a significant body of creative work commensurate with the expectations of a terminal degree in the field;

Demonstrate the ability to analyze critically aspects of the art making process and evaluate theories, philosophies, and conduct research pertinent to developing and supporting contemporary artistic practices;

Articulate aesthetic and conceptual concerns orally and in writing that explores connections between individual works and practices and the larger contexts that inform them;

Practice a high level of self-criticism necessary to sustain growth and development in their practice;

Prepare for the delivery of instruction through pedagogical training and experience.

https://www.art.udel.edu/graduate/master-of-fine-arts/program-learning-outcomes

Program Policy Document:

Please see the Program Policy Document for more information.

Requirements for the Degree:

A minimum of 60 credits, a public exhibition and a supporting paper are required for the MFA degree.

Graduate faculty reviews with each student are held at the end of each semester (15, 30, and 45 hour reviews). Students must pass these reviews to continue in the program. Students who do not pass the review are generally placed on probation for one semester or in some cases asked to leave the program. Once a student is placed on probation, they have one semester to improve their performance or they will be asked to leave the program.