{"id":753,"date":"2012-09-10T20:03:54","date_gmt":"2012-09-10T20:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad1213\/sas\/programs\/master-of-fine-arts-in-visual-arts\/"},"modified":"2020-06-14T23:11:10","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T03:11:10","slug":"master-of-fine-arts-in-visual-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2021\/svpa\/programs\/master-of-fine-arts-in-visual-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN VISUAL ARTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (Painting, Illustration, or Interdisciplinary)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Darby Cardonsky, Graduate Coordinator, VPAC 246<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phone: (203) 837-8881<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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cardonskyd@wcsu.edu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Lori Robeau, Art Assistant, VPAC 143E<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phone: (203) 837-8403<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nrobeaul@wcsu.edu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFax: (203) 837-8945<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Faculty\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nD. Cardonsky (M.F.A. Coordinator); S. Marques; M. Ralston-Jones; K. Scaglia; D. Skora; J. Tom; C. Vanaria; T. Wells.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Program Overview <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Visual Arts is a terminal degree\u00a0and is the preferred degree for the practicing artist with a professional career in the visual arts. It is the\u00a0recommended\u00a0degree for college-level teachers of art\u00a0and\u00a0secondary school level as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Students accepted into the M.F.A. program at WCSU select a concentration in painting, illustration, or interdisciplinary visual art. Students are encouraged to explore and expand the scope of their work within their concentration. <\/span><\/p>\n

The core of the program is the student\u2019s individual progress in the studio, leading to a professional\u00a0level of mastery.\u00a0The program is built on a series of individual applied studio\u00a0courses of escalating intensity, interspersed with regular individual and group critiques with resident faculty and visiting artists.\u00a0Each student presents a capstone thesis, which may include both exhibition and publication, as a final step prior to receiving the M.F.A. degree.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Visiting Artist Lecture Series brings many artists of national and international reputation to WCSU.\u00a0Presenting lectures to the university community, they additionally give critiques to the M.F.A. students, providing a diversity of ideas that expand the educational experience. The proximity of WCSU to the galleries and museums of New York City further enhances the program of study.<\/span><\/p>\n

A one-semester\u00a0required internship offers invaluable hands-on experience. Graduate teaching assistantships\u00a0are available at WCSU, and internships with professional artists and museums (e.g., Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, CT) have been established.<\/span><\/p>\n

Graduates of the M.F.A. in Visual Arts\u00a0at WCSU have become successful art educators, practicing artists, published illustrators, gallery curators, and entrepreneurs. WCSU graduates have been selected\u00a0for juried exhibitions at numerous New York City galleries, including Prince Street Gallery, Bowery Gallery, and First Street Gallery, as well as many regional galleries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because of the nature of the program, full-time attendance is mandatory.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

M.F.A. degrees are available in painting, illustration or interdisciplinary visual art.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The mission of the M.F.A. in Visual Arts program is to serve as a responsive and creative artistic resource for the people and institutions of Connecticut and the surrounding region by providing a period of intense and focused study under the guidance of established professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Program Learning Goals <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The goals of the MFA in Visual Arts program are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. to deepen and broaden the development of individual artistic character<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. to provide cultural enrichment through artistic communication and exhibition<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. to establish mentoring relationships through a\u00a0community of artists\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. to contribute to the expansion and\u00a0development in the fields of painting, illustration and\u00a0interdisciplinary art<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Program Learning\u00a0Objectives & Outcomes<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Students in the MFA in Visual Arts program will demonstrate:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. advanced professional competence in painting, illustration or interdisciplinary art, exemplified by: <\/span>\n
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      • a sustained,\u00a0independent studio practice <\/span><\/li>\n
      • the creation of a significant body of work\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • advanced application of current development influencing the visual arts, exemplified by: <\/span>\n
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        • the integration of new materials, concepts and techniques in an explorative studio practice \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • advanced skills in research, exemplified by: <\/span>\n
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          • an ability to reference and incorporate historical and contemporary resources in the creation of studio work <\/span><\/li>\n
          • an ability to identify current trends and issues in contemporary art <\/span><\/li>\n
          • an ability to critique work in the visual arts through historical references and contemporary concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • advanced skills in writing and speaking, exemplified by: <\/span>\n
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            • clear and effective communication of artistic intentions and ideas to the art and\/or design communities and to the public <\/span><\/li>\n
            • critique and analysis of artworks and\/or topics in publications, discussions and\/or instruction within art communities or teaching environments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • advanced capability with technologies, exemplified by: <\/span>\n
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              • the application of technology in the creation, dissemination, documentation and preservation of work in the visual arts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                In addition to the graduate admissions policies of the Office of Graduate Admissions, students may be admitted to the M.F.A. in Visual Arts degree program if they meet the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                • completion of\u00a0a B.A. or B.F.A. in Art or<\/span><\/li>\n
                • completion of a\u00a0B.A. or B.F.A. in a related field and show demonstrable competency in art and<\/span><\/li>\n
                • submission and successful review of portfolio by WCSU Department of Art faculty, online via email or in person on campus<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
                • successful completion of an interview with Department of Art faculty, either on campus or through electronic media, and<\/span><\/li>\n
                • evidence of strong academic record, especially in the candidate\u2019s area of study.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Note: Acceptance to the Department of Art through portfolio review and interview is mandatory, in addition\u00a0to applying to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Applications are reviewed throughout the year with rolling admission until spaces are filled.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Degree Program Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                  Degree candidates will select an area of emphasis (painting, illustration, or interdisciplinary) and complete\u00a0a minimum of 60\u00a0credits, as listed on the program sheet, under the guidance of his or her mentor\/adviser and with approval of the program coordinator.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  Required Courses:<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nCourse Rotation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  ART 510\u00a0\u00a0 Art Colloquium (to be taken incrementally over four semesters)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n4-8\u00a0SH<\/span><\/td>\nEvery Fall and Spring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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                  ART 511\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Graduate Studies in Art History (to be taken incrementally over first three semesters)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n9\u00a0SH<\/span><\/td>\nEvery Fall and Spring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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                  ART 512\u00a0\u00a0 Individual Introductory Graduate Studio in Area of Emphasis\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n3-6 SH<\/span><\/td>\nEvery Fall\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  ART 520\u00a0\u00a0 Individual Applied Studio I<\/span><\/td>\n3-6 SH<\/span><\/td>\nEvery Fall<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  ART 521\u00a0\u00a0 Individual Applied Studio II<\/span><\/td>\n6 SH<\/span><\/td>\nEvery Spring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  ART 530\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Individual Studio I<\/span><\/td>\n12-15 SH<\/span><\/td>\nEvery Fall<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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                  ART 531\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Individual Studio II<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n9 SH<\/span><\/td>\nEvery Spring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  ART 580\u00a0\u00a0 Practicum Internship<\/span><\/td>\n3-6 SH<\/span><\/td>\nEvery Fall and Spring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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                  ART 581\u00a0\u00a0 Individual Introductory Graduate Studio in Related Area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n3-6 SH<\/span><\/td>\nEvery Fall<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  ART 590\u00a0\u00a0 Thesis Exhibition<\/span><\/td>\n6 SH<\/span><\/td>\nEvery Spring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Total Semester Hours: 60<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                  (In all studio courses, each course hour requires three hours of applied studio work per week.)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (Painting, Illustration, or Interdisciplinary) Darby Cardonsky, Graduate Coordinator, VPAC 246 Phone: (203) 837-8881 cardonskyd@wcsu.edu Lori Robeau, Art Assistant, VPAC 143E Phone: (203) 837-8403 robeaul@wcsu.edu Fax: (203) 837-8945   Faculty\u00a0 D. Cardonsky (M.F.A. Coordinator); …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1302,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-753","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/753","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=753"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/753\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/grad2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}