Master of Fine Arts in Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

The M.F.A. in Fine Arts is a 60-hour terminal degree program offering the highest level of instruction in the visual arts. This program offers three different concentrations: (A) Two Dimensional Studio, including painting, drawing, and printmaking; (B) Three Dimensional Studio, including sculpture and ceramics; (C) Integrated Media Studio, including video, film, photography, design, book arts and experimental media. In addition to the 30 semester hours, of professional studio courses, students are required to take 9 hours of contemporary issues seminar, 3 hours of community service, and 6 hours of thesis/exhibition. The faculty will consist of permanent full-time members of Western Carolina University and nationally/ internationally recognized visiting artists and critics.