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    Kent State Graduate Wins National Teaching Prize

    Kent graduate Jason Werstler wins national teaching prize

    Jason Werstler, a 2001 Kent State University graduate who majored in education, is one of 25 teachers across the nation who were recently recognized for teaching excellence. Werstler teaches construction at Massillon Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio.  He was selected as one of the top 25 out of more than 1,000 applications for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools award, which celebrates skilled trades education in U.S. public high schools. Washington High School received $35,000, and Werstler received $15,000 for his work with students. Werstler, who also holds a master’s d...

    Art History - M.A.

    The Master of Arts degree in Art History offers a range of perspectives on art, theory and cultural production across historical periods, geographic regions and significant movements. When specializing in one area for the thesis, students may choose to focus in periods and genres related to faculty research and expertise.

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    Admissions for Art History - M.A.

    Admissions

    For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

    Admission Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
    • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
    • Official transcript(s)
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Goal statement (approximately 250 words) indicating the proposed area of specialization within the art history curriculum
    • Three letters of recommendation from persons who are in the proposed area of study or a closely related field
    • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
      • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
      • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
      • Minimum 58 PTE score
      • Minimum 110 DET score
    1

    International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

    Application Deadlines

    • Fall Semester
      • Application deadline: February 1

    Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

    Learning Outcomes

    Learning Outcomes

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Graduates of this program will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of art from a range of historic and cultural traditions.
    2. Observe, describe and interpret art objects, events and concepts within their cultural context.
    3. Engage with a variety of methodologies and theories relevant to different fields of art history.
    4. Demonstrate an advanced level of written and oral analysis.
    5. Demonstrate advanced research skills and knowledge in a particular artist, collection, period or movement through the thesis.
    6. Access and utilize relevant primary and secondary source material in diverse formats, including digital technology.
    7. Become engaged citizens of a global community and recognize the role of art and cultural production as they foster communities, reflect identities and understand social systems.

    Coursework

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    • Graduation Requirements

    Program Requirements

    Major Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Major Requirements
    ARTH 52001ART HISTORY METHODOLOGIES 3
    ARTH 62091ART HISTORY SEMINAR (repeated each semester)12
    Art History (ARTH) Graduate Electives11
    Culminating Requirement
    ART 67199M.A.THESIS I 16
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:32
    1

    The thesis is a significant project or body of work done independently of other coursework. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to conduct research or produce a significant, original project in a discriminating and disciplined manner. The thesis topic should be one that will further the student’s knowledge and ability in the specialty by demonstrating skill as a researcher or studio artist. The outcome should be an effort that serves as a foundation for the pursuit of independent work when the graduate program is completed. At this stage, students are expected to work in close consultation with their thesis advisor.

    Graduation Requirements

    Graduation Requirements Summary
    Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
    - 3.000
    • A reading knowledge of a language other than English is required.
    • Successful completion of the Candidacy Review Examination is a requirement in every School of Art graduate program. In the Art History major, the examination is given in the third semester of full-time coursework. Successful completion of the examination designates the student as a candidate for the degree.
    • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
    • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
    Program Delivery

    Program Delivery

    • Delivery:
      • In person
    • Location:
      • Kent Campus

    Accreditation for Art History - M.A.

    Accreditation

    National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

    Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Art History - M.A.

    Archivists

    7.9%

    faster than the average

    8,100

    number of jobs

    $56,760

    potential earnings

    Curators

    12.6%

    much faster than the average

    14,500

    number of jobs

    $56,990

    potential earnings

    Additional Careers
    • Art history at the high school and introductory college survey level
    • Museum registrars and museum technicians
    • Property appraisers and assessors as part of auction houses, art galleries and antique shop businesses
    Notice: Career Information Source
    * Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

    Studio Art - M.A.

    The Master of Arts degree in Studio Art serves students wishing to develop a robust studio practice in a supportive and diverse community of makers. Students enter the program through a particular discipline and can work with a variety of studio art faculty. Students may use the degree to develop an individual voice within their studio practice and as an avenue for promotion or advancement within an existing career.

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    Admissions for Studio Art - M.A.

    Admissions

    For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

    Admission Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
    • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
    • Official transcript(s)
    • Curriculum vitae that includes exhibitions and relevant experience
    • Goal statement (250-500 words) indicating applicant's reasons for applying and the motivations for pursuing the degree in the proposed area of specialization
    • Artist statement (250-500 words) that describes the major themes in the applicant's work, how the applicant formalizes those themes and the concepts and artists that influence the applicant
    • Portfolio of 20 images with title, medium, dimensions and date
    • Three letters of recommendation from persons who are in the proposed area of study or a closely related field
    • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
      • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
      • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
      • Minimum 58 PTE score
      • Minimum 110 DET score
    1

    International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

    Application Deadlines

    • Fall Semester
      • Application deadline: February 1

    All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

    Learning Outcomes

    Learning Outcomes

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Graduates of this program will be able to:

    1. Create and publicly present a self-directed body of work.
    2. Develop a studio practice that synthesizes form, media and meaning.
    3. Engage with interdisciplinary research within contemporary art and supporting fields.
    4. Articulate verbally and in written form critical analyses of contemporary art as it relates to form and meaning in their work and the work of others.
    5. Situate their work within the context of the field and the public.
    6. Build a strong portfolio to enhance opportunities for further education and/or career and entrepreneurial options.

    Coursework

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    • Graduation Requirements

    Program Requirements

    Major Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Major Requirements
    Art History (ARTH) Graduate Electives (50000 or 60000 level)6
    Major Graduate Electives (50000 or 60000 level) 118
    Culminating Requirement
    ART 67199M.A.THESIS I 26
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:30
    1

    After completing 16 credit hours of coursework, students present a body of current art work to a committee of three to five faculty members for review and discussion. Students may take major electives through cross-discipline, seminar-style courses, graduate studio, travel study and/or independent study. Maximum 6 credit hours of travel study courses and maximum 20 credit hours of graduate studio courses may be applied toward the M.A. degree.

    2

    Students' thesis may comprise an installation or a series of collective works, in addition to a written thesis. The written thesis must document and substantiate the visual works through historical context, process or other theoretical premises. Students must present an oral defense of the works to a committee of three to five faculty members, in addition to mounting the installation and preparing the written thesis.

    Graduation Requirements

    Graduation Requirements Summary
    Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
    - 3.000
    • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
    • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
    Program Delivery

    Program Delivery

    • Delivery:
      • In person
    • Location:
      • Kent Campus

    Accreditation for Studio Art - M.A.

    Accreditation

    National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

    Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Studio Art - M.A.

    Artists and related workers, all other

    -0.2%

    little or no change

    13,100

    number of jobs

    $65,800

    potential earnings

    Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

    1.0%

    slower than the average

    28,300

    number of jobs

    $52,340

    potential earnings

    Notice: Career Information Source
    * Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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    Policies Under Review

    Faculty, staff and students are invited to ask questions, provide comments or present suggestions for these policies via the Comment Form.

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    Policies Under Revision

    Proposed policy revisions will be part of the formal university approval process, including approval by the Educational Policies Council and Faculty Senate. However, to be sure it is fully inclusive and transparent, each policy under revision will include a 15-day feedback period, initiated when the first draft of the policy becomes available. During this time the Kent State community is invited to ask questions, provide comments or present suggestions for these policy revisions before they are submitted for approval.

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    Give It Your Best Shot

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    Studio Art - M.F.A.

    Unleash your creativity with the M.F.A. in Studio Art. Our program prepares you for a career as an independent visual artist and educator by cultivating and refining your skills in a successful studio practice. You have opportunities to engage in intense personal investigations, develop a strong aesthetic and conceptual understanding, attend seminars and travel. With concentrations ranging from ceramics to glass to textiles, Kent State's M.F.A. provides the perfect springboard to take your career to the next level.

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    Program Description

    Program Description

    Full Description

    The Master of Fine Art degree in Studio Art is designed to prepare students for careers as independent visual arts through the cultivation and refinement of a successful studio practice. The program emphasizes intensive personal investigation and the development of strong aesthetic and conceptual understanding. In addition to time in their own studio, students have opportunities to enhance existing skills and knowledge by observing undergraduate class demonstrations and critiques.

    The M.F.A. is the terminal degree in the studio arts and is a requirement for those who intend to teach visual arts in higher education.

    The Studio Art major comprises the following concentrations:

    • The Ceramics concentration offers an intense focus on artistic development. Through mentorship and a broad spectrum of course offerings, students work closely with faculty advisors to find their own voice as artists. 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.F.A. thesis exhibition.
    • The Drawing concentration draws upon contemporary practices and discourse in the field to prepare students for a life in the arts. Students are encouraged to work across disciplines and techniques in order to develop a body of work that reflects their independent investigations in drawing. 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.F.A. thesis exhibition.
    • The Glass concentration is based on the belief that successful creative work results from spending time with one’s ideas and receiving constructive and supportive criticism from faculty and peers. The concentration aims to create an atmosphere where students pursue ideas and engage in an extended scholarly dialogue. While building on the legacy of the American Studio Glass Movement, students are fostered to be leaders in redefining the future of studio glassmaking.
    • The Jewelry, Metals and Enameling concentration allows students to build individual research strategies for developing a coherent and distinctive body of work. Investigations of inter-media and interdisciplinary relationships are part of the curricular focus. Students are expected to be conscious of and involved in contemporary practices, discourse and trends, nationally and globally, among the field and within the larger arts/crafts/design movements. In addition to time in their own studio, students have opportunities to enhance existing skills and knowledge by observing undergraduate class demonstrations and critiques. Students are encouraged to use both traditional and contemporary studio practices while having access to an array of metalsmithing equipment, enameling kilns and a digital fabrication laboratory.
    • The Painting concentration draws upon contemporary practices and discourse in the field to prepare students for a life in the arts. Students are encouraged to work across disciplines and techniques in order to develop a body of work that reflects their independent investigations in painting. 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.F.A. thesis exhibition.
    • The Print Media and Photography concentration aims to strengthen students’ personal vision through emphasis on the conceptual aspects of the printmaking and photography disciplines. Students have access to studios for lithography, etching, relief, silkscreen and digital media, in addition to a darkroom, press room and digital fabrication laboratory. Enrollment is deliberately kept small enough to make possible the faculty mentor/student relationship.
    • The Sculpture and Expanded Media concentration encourages proficiency in foundational methods of making-modeling, carving and assembly. The concentration is a springboard for students to learn how to communicate ideas through sculptural works. Although sculpture classes are rooted in the history of object-making, new forms of sculptural practice (installation, time-based practice, sound and kinetic works) are all part of a comprehensive three-dimensional program.
    • The Textiles concentration positions textile-making firmly within the contemporary art landscape while encouraging a transdisciplinary approach to studio practice. Students work closely with faculty mentors to nurture their artistic voice and draw upon the significant resources of the textiles program. Individual-making is contextualized by engaging the histories, political meanings and social themes embedded in the discipline alongside the broader art historical canon. The program integrates studio activity, art historical research, summer workshops, travel study to New York City and the culminating M.F.A. thesis exhibition as a means of guiding emerging artists toward an active, public, evolving and sustainable art practice.

    Admissions for Studio Art - M.F.A.

    Admissions

    For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

    Admission Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
    • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
    • Official transcript(s)
    • Curriculum vitae that includes exhibitions and relevant experience
    • Goal statement (250-500 words) indicating applicant's reasons for applying and the motivations for pursuing the degree in the proposed area of specialization
    • Artist statement (250-500 words) that describes the major themes in the applicant's work, how the applicant formalizes those themes and the concepts and artists that influence the applicant
    • Portfolio of 20 images with title, medium, dimensions and date
    • Three letters of recommendation from persons who are in the proposed area of study or a closely related field.
    • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
      • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
      • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
      • Minimum 58 PTE score
      • Minimum 110 DET score
    1

    International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

    Application Deadlines

    • Fall Semester
      • Application deadline: February 1

    All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

    Learning Outcomes

    Learning Outcomes

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Graduates of this program will be able to:

    1. Create and publicly present a self-directed and significant body of work.
    2. Develop an in-depth studio practice that synthesizes form, media and meaning.
    3. Engage with interdisciplinary research within contemporary art and supporting fields.
    4. Articulate verbally and in written form critical analyses of contemporary art as it relates to form and meaning in their work and the work of others.
    5. Situate their work within the context of the field and the public.
    6. Engage in professional practices as an artist.

    Coursework

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    • Graduation Requirements

    Program Requirements

    Major Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Major Requirements
    ARTS 64000GRADUATE SEMINAR I: STUDIO ART 3
    Art History (ARTH) Graduate (50000 or 60000 level) Electives9
    Studio Art (ARTS) Graduate (50000 or 60000 level) Electives 19
    Graduate General Electives (50000 or 60000 level) 26
    Culminating Requirement
    ART 69199M.F.A. THESIS I 36
    Concentration Requirements
    Choose from the following:27
    Ceramics
    Drawing
    Glass
    Jewelry, Metals and Enameling
    Painting
    Print Media and Photography
    Sculpture and Expanded Media
    Textiles
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
    1

    Students may take studio art electives through graduate studio, cross-discipline, seminar-style courses, travel study and/or independent study both within and outside of their declared concentration.

    2

    General electives may be taken outside the School of Art.

    3

    Students' thesis may comprise an installation or a series of collective works, in addition to a written thesis. The written thesis must document and substantiate the visual works through historical context, process or other theoretical premises. Students must present an oral defense of the works to a faculty committee, in addition to mounting the installation and preparing the written thesis.

    Ceramics Concentration Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Concentration Requirements
    Concentration Electives, choose from the following:27
    ARTS 55080
    KENT BLOSSOM ART
    ARTS 55090
    STUDY AWAY: STUDIO ART 1
    ARTS 55095
    STUDIO ART: SPECIAL TOPICS
    ARTS 65400
    GRADUATE STUDIO: CERAMICS I
    ARTS 65401
    GRADUATE STUDIO: CERAMICS II
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:27
    1

    ARTS 55090 may be used to fulfill concentration electives with approval from a faculty or academic advisor. Maximum 6 credit hours may be applied toward the M.F.A. degree.

    Drawing Concentration Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Concentration Requirements
    Concentration Electives, choose from the following:27
    ARTS 55080
    KENT BLOSSOM ART
    ARTS 55090
    STUDY AWAY: STUDIO ART 1
    ARTS 55095
    STUDIO ART: SPECIAL TOPICS
    ARTS 64060
    GRADUATE STUDIO: DRAWING AND PAINTING I
    ARTS 64061
    GRADUATE STUDIO: DRAWING AND PAINTING II
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:27
    1

    ARTS 55090 may be used to fulfill concentration electives with approval from a faculty or academic advisor. Maximum 6 credit hours may be applied toward the M.F.A. degree.

    Glass Concentration Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Concentration Requirements
    Concentration Electives, choose from the following:27
    ARTS 55080
    KENT BLOSSOM ART
    ARTS 55090
    STUDY AWAY: STUDIO ART 1
    ARTS 55095
    STUDIO ART: SPECIAL TOPICS
    ARTS 65600
    GRADUATE STUDIO: GLASS I
    ARTS 65601
    GRADUATE STUDIO: GLASS II
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:27
    1

    ARTS 55090 may be used to fulfill concentration electives with approval from a faculty or academic advisor. Maximum 6 credit hours may be applied toward the M.F.A. degree.

    Jewelry, Metals and Enameling Concentration Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Concentration Requirements
    Concentration Electives, choose from the following:27
    ARTS 55080
    KENT BLOSSOM ART
    ARTS 55090
    STUDY AWAY: STUDIO ART 1
    ARTS 55095
    STUDIO ART: SPECIAL TOPICS
    ARTS 55705
    CAD FOR JEWELRY
    ARTS 55708
    BODY ORNAMENTATION
    ARTS 65700
    GRADUATE STUDIO: JEWELRY, METALS, ENAMELING I
    ARTS 65701
    GRADUATE STUDIO: JEWELRY, METALS, ENAMELING II
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:27
    1

    ARTS 55090 may be used to fulfill concentration electives with approval from a faculty or academic advisor. Maximum 6 credit hours may be applied toward the M.F.A. degree.

    Painting Concentration Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Concentration Requirements
    Concentration Electives, choose from the following:27
    ARTS 55080
    KENT BLOSSOM ART
    ARTS 55090
    STUDY AWAY: STUDIO ART 1
    ARTS 55095
    STUDIO ART: SPECIAL TOPICS
    ARTS 64060
    GRADUATE STUDIO: DRAWING AND PAINTING I
    ARTS 64061
    GRADUATE STUDIO: DRAWING AND PAINTING II
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:27
    1

    Maximum 6 credit hours of ARTS 55090​ may be applied toward the M.F.A. degree.

    Print Media and Photography Concentration Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Concentration Requirements
    Concentration Electives, choose from the following:27
    ARTS 54045
    ART OF THE BOOK
    ARTS 54046
    PAPERMAKING
    ARTS 55080
    KENT BLOSSOM ART
    ARTS 55090
    STUDY AWAY: STUDIO ART 1
    ARTS 55095
    STUDIO ART: SPECIAL TOPICS
    ARTS 64040
    GRADUATE STUDIO: PRINT MEDIA AND PHOTOGRAPHY I
    ARTS 64041
    GRADUATE STUDIO: PRINT MEDIA AND PHOTOGRAPHY II
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:27
    1

    Maximum 6 credit hours of ARTS 55090​ may be applied toward the M.F.A. degree.

    Sculpture and Expanded Media Concentration Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Concentration Requirements
    Concentration Electives, choose from the following:27
    ARTS 55080
    KENT BLOSSOM ART
    ARTS 55090
    STUDY AWAY: STUDIO ART 1
    ARTS 55095
    STUDIO ART: SPECIAL TOPICS
    ARTS 64050
    GRADUATE STUDIO: SCULPTURE AND EXPANDED MEDIA I
    ARTS 64051
    GRADUATE STUDIO: SCULPTURE AND EXPANDED MEDIA II
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:27
    1

    Maximum 6 credit hours of ARTS 55090​ may be applied toward the M.F.A. degree.

    Textiles Concentration Requirements

    Course List
    Code Title Credit Hours
    Concentration Requirements
    Concentration Electives, choose from the following:27
    ARTS 55080
    KENT BLOSSOM ART
    ARTS 55090
    STUDY AWAY: STUDIO ART 1
    ARTS 55095
    STUDIO ART: SPECIAL TOPICS
    ARTS 55300
    JACQUARD: DIGITAL WEAVING 2
    ARTS 55308
    TEXTILE ARTS AND GENDER
    ARTS 55314
    PRACTICES IN WEAVING: TAPESTRY 3
    ARTS 55351
    PRACTICES IN WEAVING: LOOM-THINKING 4
    ARTS 65300
    GRADUATE STUDIO: TEXTILES I
    ARTS 65301
    GRADUATE STUDIO: TEXTILES II
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:27
    1

    ARTS 55090 may be used to fulfill concentration electives with approval from a faculty or academic advisor. Maximum 6 credit hours may be applied toward the M.F.A. degree.

    2

    Maximum 6 credit hours of ARTS 55300 may be applied toward concentration requirements.

    3

    Maximum 9 credit hours of ARTS 55314 may be applied toward concentration requirements.

    4

    Maximum 9 credit hours of ARTS 55351 may be applied toward concentration requirements.

    Graduation Requirements

    Graduation Requirements Summary
    Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
    - 3.000
    • Maximum 6 credit hours of travel study courses may be applied toward the M.F.A. degree.
    • Maximum 42 credit hours of graduate studio courses may be applied toward the M.F.A. degree from the studio arts electives, general electives and concentration electives.
    • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
    • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
    Program Delivery

    Program Delivery

    • Delivery:
      • In person
    • Location:
      • Kent Campus

    Accreditation for Studio Art - M.F.A.

    Accreditation

    National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

    Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Studio Art - M.F.A.

    Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

    5.6%

    faster than the average

    116,300

    number of jobs

    $69,690

    potential earnings

    Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

    1.0%

    slower than the average

    28,300

    number of jobs

    $52,340

    potential earnings

    Additional Careers
    • Gallery staff
    • Studio assistants
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