MFA in Studio Art

The TCU School of Art offers a 60-hour program (two year residency) for a Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA), with optional concentrations in painting or sculpture. One of the finest in the country, the TCU MFA program is highly selective, and is available on a full-time basis only. Full tuition waiver and a departmental assistantship with stipend is offered to the to the top four incoming candidates.

The major focus of the program is studio work, with emphasis on critical thinking about the creative process and the role of the artist in the world. Students attend graduate seminars on various topics, including the present and historical functions of art criticism and the professions available to MFA graduates. To enrich their academic experience, students are encouraged to apprentice in area galleries, schools and museums. Colloquia are offered at scheduled intervals. They will feature presentations and discussions by speakers, faculty and other members of the art department.

Weekly group critiques will center on individual work. Critiques are designed to help students develop deeper self-knowledge, critical thinking abilities, more precise visual language and clarity of expression. The art faculty encourages interaction between graduate and undergraduate students. Graduate students often assist in undergraduate classes, working closely with senior faculty.

Applying

Prerequisites: BFA, or equivalent, including concentration in intended specialty as evidenced by appropriate credit, an acceptable portfolio of work, a statement of professional experience and goals and letters of recommendation.

Admission to the program is based on:

Acceptable portfolio, determined by faculty committee

Strong GPA in undergraduate art courses

Statement of professional experience and goals

Good overall academic GPA

Three letters of recommendation

Twenty images are required with an emphasis in the specialization you want to pursue (painting or sculpture). Images should be submitted at https://tcu.slideroom.com

If you have difficulty submitting your entry, please email [email protected]. Most questions can be answered with a simple email. If necessary, a technician will call you.

Degree Requirements

A total of at least four semesters of graduate work is required. At least 60 semester hours must be earned, including at least 12 hours in one area of specialization, and one hour in Thesis Exhibition. Six hours of Graduate Seminar and six hours of art history are required. Three hours of art history must be 60603 (Art Since 1945) or another contemporary art history course, depending on the schedule of classes. The other three hours in art history may be chosen in consultation with the student's advisory committee. The remaining hours may be selected with the approval of the student's advisory committee.

For more information, about the Graduate MFA Program at TCU contact:

Cameron Schoepp
MFA Coordinator
[email protected]
817.257.6701

Painting

Susuan Harrington
Contact via email: [email protected]

Printmaking (not available in 2013)

The course of study in Printmaking, individually tailored to each student’s experiences encourages the development of new concepts while offering proficiency in traditional and contemporary processes. Exploration of new media is encouraged.

Students have individual studios while enjoying the full use of the main lab which includes equipment for papermaking, bookbinding, screenprinting, intaglio, relief printing, stone and plate lithography and inkjet printing. A darkroom for photomechanical processes, a digital imaging lab, including an Epson 10,000 inkjet printer and video cameras with editing software are also available.

Please check back in December 2014.

Sculpture / Ceramics
3 Dimensional studies

Art making is the focus of Texas Christian University's Graduate Three Dimensional Studies Program. We offer instruction and extensive facilities for the mature, self-motivated student with semi private studios and a full compliment of equipment and digital technology necessary for employing and exploring a broad range of ideas and techniques. Within this setting, the graduate is expected to use and develop practical problem solving skills and critical thought to fully realize his/her art.

Interaction and criticism with working artists and fellow graduates, as well as involvement with the broader art community of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, are vital components of this program. Through this exchange students are challenged to develop the highest professional standards in concepts, technique, and public presentation of their art. Texas Christian University's graduate program recognizes the unique situation of time and focus that graduate school offers, and therefore stresses the constant development and prolific production of one's own ideas and images.

The goal of Texas Christian University's Three Dimensional Studies Program - building a strong, confident, self-sufficient graduate prepared to reach his/her full potential as an artist.

Cameron Schoepp
Contact via email:[email protected]

Chris Powell
Contact via email:[email protected]

To view current activities and information, you may also visit:
http://www.tcusculpture.org