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Visual Studies: Low Residency (MFA)

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The 60-credit Low Residency MFA in Visual Studies program includes a blend of Graduate Studio courses, Critique Seminars, and Contemporary Art Seminars. Students engage with the Visiting Artist Lecture Series, and participate in Mentor Guided Independent Studies, Library Research, and Winter Reviews. Critical Studies, Art History, and Professional Practice are also integral to the program. The program culminates in Thesis Writing and a final Graduate Studio course dedicated to their thesis.

Year 1

Summer

Course

Graduate Studio

Graduate Critique Seminar

Contemporary Art Seminar

Visiting Artist Lecture Series

Mentor Guided Independent Study

Spring

Course

Graduate Creative Research

Spring Seminar

Mentor Guided Independent Study

Graduate Studio

Year 2

Summer

Course

Graduate Studio

Graduate Critique Seminar

Critical Studies Seminar

Art History/Critical Studies

Visiting Artist Lecture Series

Mentor Guided Independent Study

Spring

Course

Graduate Thesis Writing

Winter Review

Mentor Guided Independent Study

Graduate Studio

Spring Seminar

Year 3

Summer

Course

Graduate Studio (Thesis)

Graduate Critique Seminar

Professional Practice