Fine Arts - Cornell University

Fine Arts from Cornell University is a Campus Master Fine Art degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Earning an M.F.A. degree requires four terms of full-time study, with a minimum of 60 credits. Transfer credit for graduate work done elsewhere or during the summer session is not applicable toward these requirements. In addition students prepare a written thesis, present a thesis exhibition of the studio work completed during residency, and give an oral defense of the written thesis and exhibition. During the final spring semester gallery space is provided for a solo thesis exhibition in Ithaca as well as a group exhibition at the AAP NYC Center in Chelsea. The curriculum is flexible to accommodate the needs of individual students and enable students to take advantage of Cornell's vast opportunities. Students may enroll in introductory or advanced courses in any field of study offered at the university. Students complete a minimum of 15 credits each term, including 9 credits in required studio work and 3 credits in a required graduate art seminar. All students work independently with a committee comprised of art faculty with an option to include faculty from non-art disciplines. At least 12 credits must be earned outside the Department of Art during the four-term residency. In addition, students must complete 18 credits in the history of art during the course of their graduate and/or undergraduate study. Facilities Master of Fine Arts students each have a private studio space in the Department of Art and enjoy a range of facilities, studios, workshops, and other resources with which to pursue and create their work. Students are given training in safe and efficient use of all facilities. Instructional support staff offer assistance and ensure that students adhere to safe and best practices. The B.F.A. program at Cornell has concentrations in New Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. These areas are available to all M.F.A. students as well. View more details on Cornell University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fine Art courses.