M.F.A. in Drawing
The School of Art offers both the Master of Arts degree in Studio Art and the Master of Fine Arts degree in Drawing. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s top graduate programs in the visual arts, the School of Art at Kent State University provides abundant opportunities for graduate students to advance their skills in all areas of studio art. We offer the only M.F.A. program in northeast Ohio, and the only program in the state of Ohio to offer this breadth of studio specialties. Working in close consultation with a major advisor, graduate students pursue a sequence of course work that encourages the development of an independent, critical approach to artistry in the discipline. Studio space on campus is available on a limited basis for full-time resident students.
Our graduate drawing and painting programs are intrinsically linked with the premise that each discipline informs the other and ultimately supports the student’s decision to work in a single medium or a combination of media. Students are encouraged to work across disciplines and techniques in order to develop a body of work that reflects their independent investigations. Our graduate program draws upon contemporary practices and discourse in the field to prepare students for a life in the arts. Studio practice is supplemented with art history seminars, visiting artist lectures, summer workshops, and travel study programs to New York City, culminating in a solo M.A. or M.F.A. thesis exhibition.
M.A. IN STUDIO ART M.F.A. IN STUDIO ART
Highlights of our program include:
- Dedicated studio space for graduate students
- Competitive Graduate Assistantships that offer tuition remission and a stipend
- Working with a range of graduate faculty
- Renowned visiting artist program
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and tools
- Travel study opportunities every semester
All of the School of Art studios and classrooms are located under one roof in the Center for the Visual Arts, which had its grand opening in 2016.
CONTACT US:
For more information or to schedule a visit, contact professors Gianna Commito at gcommito@kent.edu or 330-672-7536 or Shawn Powell at spowel31@kent.edu or 330-672-9728.