MFA in PHOTOGRAPHY

The MFA program in photography invites exploration in any form or format including analog photography, digital imaging, video and installation. It is an intensive, two-year experience of classes, seminars, individual consultations with faculty and independent research that culminates in the master thesis exhibition. Formal and conceptual experimentation is encouraged.

The aims of the program are two-fold: 1) to facilitate the development of a dynamic studio art practice and 2) to cultivate critical dialogue regarding one's own work and the work of others. These are developed in group critiques, individual consultations and seminars in art criticism, aesthetics and theory.

The number of graduate students is held to a maximum of six to insure both a lively group dynamic as well as allowing closer individual interaction with the three photography faculty. Four to six teaching assistantships are available each year and offer exceptional experience for those interested in pursuing a teaching career. Graduate students are provided with studio space and 24 hour access to the photographic facilities.

Students are encouraged to be part of the larger University and local arts community. By participating in the School of Art Interdisciplinary Graduate Seminar, The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media, classes in Art History and Critical Theory, and interactions with visiting artists and critics, students are exposed to a broad range of possibilities for further creative and intellectual growth.