Areas of Concentration / Emphasis

Upon application for admission, students select one of the following areas of emphasis: Alternative Media, Art Metals, Ceramics, Drawing/Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture. The program encourages innovative work within these specific disciplines, as well as work that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. MFA students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty in their area of emphasis and throughout the department. This flexibility allows for greater cross-pollination of ideas and a stronger understanding of contemporary art practices and discourse. At the same time, students who work primarily in a specific medium have the resources to hone their knowledge of the debates and professional practices particular to that medium.