Lander University is accredited by the National Association of Schools in Art and Design (NASAD). This rigorous studio-based program is designed to engender contemporary art practice by challenging students with new and innovative approaches to materials and techniques while fostering growth within their chosen area of specialization. Students gain in-depth knowledge and professional competence in one or more disciplines through creative endeavor, inquiry, and investigation.
Students can pursue an MFA in 2D Visual Art or MFA in 3D Visual Art. Each program of study will provide:
MFA students may pursue a degree in 2D or 3D Visual Art. This major is designed to meet the needs of studio artists who are interested in or pursuing a professional studio practice in either 2-dimensional image making or 3-dimensional object making and/or teaching at the college level. Students have the opportunity to work with a broad range of media and in a variety of disciplines, which can be either traditional or experimental.
MFA Candidates will have the opportunity to gain teaching experience as part of their graduate studies, both in a team-teaching model and as Teacher of Record. This will include teaching majors and non-major undergraduate students in the areas of studio foundations and art history.
To be considered for admission into the MFA Program at Lander University, applicants must submit the following with their application.
Conditional Admission
Applicants not meeting the full admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission. Students admitted conditionally are required to demonstrate successful graduate work with a GPA of 3.0 at the end of the first semester, at which time they would be considered fully admitted into the MFA Program. Students admitted conditionally and not achieving a GPA of 3.0 at the end of the first semester will be required to complete additional studio work outside the program before he/she can move forward. This time of remedial work may not be counted towards total number of degree credits for the MFA, but individual courses may be applied the other graduate degrees.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
MAJOR PROGRAM STUDIO REQUIREMENTS 2D VISUAL ART |
CREDIT HOURS |
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Art Studio 2D ART 623, ART 625, ART 626, ART 750 |
6 | |
Art Studio 2D Research ART 723, ART 725, ART 750 |
6 | |
Art Studio Thesis Research I ART 823, ART 825 |
3 | |
Art Studio Thesis Research II ART 833, ART 835 |
6 | |
ART 629 |
Intermedia Studies |
3-6 |
ART 729 |
Intermedia Studies |
3-6 |
ART 829 |
Intermedia Studies |
3 |
|
Art Studio Elective ART 623, ART 624, ART 625, ART 626, ART 627, ART 723, ART 724, ART 725, ART 727, ART 750, ART 823, ART 824, ART 825, ART 827 |
3-6 |
MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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ART 653 |
Aesthetics and Art Criticism |
3 |
Graduate Seminar ART 641, ART 741, ART 841 |
6 | |
Thesis ART 851, ART 852 |
6 | |
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Total Major Program Studio Requirements |
51 | |
Additional Electives | 9 | |
TOTAL FOR MFA DEGREE | 60 |
MAJOR PROGRAM STUDIO REQUIREMENTS 3D VISUAL ART |
CREDIT HOURS |
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Art Studio 3D ART 624, ART 627, ART 750 |
6 | |
Art Studio 3D ART 724, ART 727, ART 750 |
6 | |
Art Studio Thesis Research I ART 824, ART 827 |
3 | |
Art Studio Thesis Research II ART 834, ART 837 |
3 | |
ART 629 |
Intermedia Studio |
3-6 |
ART 729 |
Intermedia Studio |
3-6 |
ART 829 |
Intermedia Studio |
3 |
|
Art Studio Elective ART 623, ART 624, ART 625, ART 626, ART 627, ART 723, ART 724, ART 725, ART 727, ART 750, ART 823, ART 824, ART 825, ART 827 |
3-6 |
MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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Art History ART 651, ART 652, ART 653, ART 671 |
3 | |
Graduate Seminar (each 1-hour course taken twice for credit) ART 641, ART 741, ART 841 |
6 | |
Thesis ART 851, ART 852 |
6 | |
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Total Major Program Studio Requirements |
57 | |
Additional Electives | 3 | |
TOTAL FOR MFA DEGREE | 60 |