Program Description
The M.F.A. (Master in Fine Arts) is a residential, 60-credit, 3-year program that offers the freedom for both specialization and interdisciplinary experimentation in studio art. Supported by committed faculty, fellow students, visiting artists and scholars, and with facilities in Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Printmaking + Book Arts, Painting/Drawing and Design, our MFA is designed to encourage independent research and creative risk-taking.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to the admissions criteria established by the Graduate School, the program also requires the following:
Test Scores
A GRE score is not required.
GPA and/or previous degree
Applicants should have a 3.00 GPA minimum in an undergraduate major.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree in a visual arts discipline. Applicants with bachelor's degrees in other fields will be considered for admission if their portfolio demonstrates the ability to pursue work at the graduate level.
Essay or Narrative Statement
Statement of Purpose (tell us about your artwork and why you want to study at WCU, 1 page)
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation
Resume and/or Experience
Resume/CV (optional)
Additional Requirements
A campus visit is strongly recommended.
Portfolio: 15 - 20 images of current work with title, date, media, and dimensions for each image. Your portfolio should provide an overview and/or demonstrate the current direction of your studio practice. Each upload should be used for one image or time-based work. If necessary, to visually describe an artwork, multiple images of one work are acceptable. DO NOT upload files with multiple pages or images. Time-based samples should be no longer than three-minutes. Include a link to full-length versions in the description if necessary. Please organize your portfolio in a chronological order, and provide a brief description when appropriate.
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