MFA

Art
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On Campus 60 cr

The School of Art, Art History, and Design offers an M.F.A. in studio art.

Description

M.F.A. candidates may focus their study in one or a combination of the following studio areas: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Each graduate student is provided a shared workspace as well as access to general work areas, a digital lab, and a well-equipped art fabrication shop.

A resource that enriches the artistic climate of the School is the Sheldon Museum of Art, which houses one of the finest university collections of 20th Century American art.

Specializations

  • Ceramics
    • On Campus
    Course Number Title Credit Hours
    CERM 831 Ceramics I Hours: 1-6
    CERM 832 Ceramics II Hours: 1-6
    CERM 834 Glaze Formulation Hours: 3
    CERM 835 Kiln Design and Construction Hours: 3
    CERM 836 Making History: History of Ceramics Hours: 3
    CERM 891 Special Topics in Ceramics Hours: 1-6, max 24
    CERM 896 Advanced Problems in Ceramics Hours: 1-6, max 24
    CERM 899 Studio Thesis in Ceramics Hours: 1-10
    CERM 931 Ceramics III Hours: 1-6
    CERM 932 Ceramics IV Hours: 1-6
    CERM 996 Problems in Ceramics Hours: 1-6, max 24
    Total 26 required
  • Drawing and Painting
    • On Campus
    Course Number Title Credit Hours
    DRAW 801 Drawing I Hours: 1-6
    DRAW 802 Drawing II Hours: 1-6
    DRAW 896 Independent Study in Drawing Hours: 1-6, max 9
    DRAW 901 Drawing III Hours: 1-6
    DRAW 902 Drawing IV Hours: 1-6
    PANT 851 Panting I Hours: 1-6
    PANT 852 Panting II Hours: 1-6
    PANT 896 Problems in Painting Hours: 1-6, max 9
    PANT 951 Panting III Hours: 1-6
    PANT 952 Panting IV Hours: 1-6
    ARTP 896 Advanced Problems in Studio Hours: 1-24, max 24
    ARTP 899 Studio Thesis Hours: 1-10
    ARTP 996 Problems in Studio Art Hours: 1-24, max 24
    Total 26 required
  • Graphic Design
    • On Campus
    Course Number Title Credit Hours
    GRPH 821 Graphic Design I Hours: 1-6
    GRPH 822 Graphic Design II Hours: 1-6
    GRPH 825 Interactive Design II: Interactive Storytelling Hours: 3
    GRPH 896 Problems in Graphic Design Hours: 1-6
    GRPH 921 Advanced Graphic Design I Hours: 1-6
    GRPH 922 Advanced Graphic Design II Hours: 1-6
    GRPH 825 Book Arts Hours: 1-6
    ARTP 896 Advanced Problems in Studio Hours: 1-24, max 24
    ARTP 899 Studio Thesis Hours: 1-10
    ARTP 996 Problems in Studio Art Hours: 1-24, max 24
    Total 26 required
  • Photography
    • On Campus
    Course Number Title Credit Hours
    PHOT 861 Photography I Hours: 1-6
    PHOT 862 Photography II Hours: 1-6
    PHOT 891 Special Topics in Photography Hours: 3, max 18
    PHOT 896 Problems in Photography Hours: 1-24: max 24
    PHOT 899 Studio Thesis in Photography Hours: 1-10
    PHOT 961 Photography III Hours: 1-6
    PHOT 962 Photography IV Hours: 1-6
    PHOT 996 Advanced Problems in Photography Hours: 1-24: max 24
    ARTP 880 Japanese Visual Culture in Context Hours: 3
    Total 26 required
  • Sculpture
    • On Campus
    Course Number Title Credit Hours
    SCLP 811 Sculpture I Hours: 1-6
    SCLP 812 Sculpture II Hours: 1-6
    SCLP 896 Problems in Sculpture Hours: 1-6, max 9
    SCLP 911 Sculpture III Hours: 1-6
    SCLP 912 Sculpture IV Hours: 1-6
    ARTP 896 Advanced Problems in Studio Hours: 1-24, max 24
    ARTP 899 Studio Thesis Hours: 1-10
    ARTP 996 Problems in Studio Art Hours: 1-24, max 24
    Total 26 required
  • Printmaking
    • On Campus
    Course Number Title Credit Hours
    PRNT 841 Printmaking I Hours: 1-6
    PRNT 842 Printmaking II Hours: 1-6
    PRNT 891 Special Topics in Printmaking Hours: 1-6, max 24
    PRNT 896 Problems in Printmaking Hours: 1-6, max 9
    PRNT 941 Printmaking III Hours: 1-6
    PRNT 942 Printmaking IV Hours: 1-6
    PRNT 996 Problems in Printmaking Hours: 1-6, max 9
    ARTP 899 Studio Thesis Hours: 1-10
    Total 26 required

Applying for Admission

Standard requirements for all graduate programs

  • Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

    If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.

    After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.

  • If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.

    When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.

  • If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
  • Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

Additional requirements specific to this program

  • Resume/CV: 1-3 pages (please including a list of your significant exhibitions)
  • Personal Statement: Describe your goals in entering the program.
  • Letters of recommendation from three individuals who are familiar with your work.
  • Portfolio and Artist Statement (20 images of your recent work and your artist statement. Both are submitted via Slideroom. Note: the URL is published inside the UNL application for admission).
  • URL Link to Personal Website (optional): if you do not wish to include a URL, enter ‘N/A’ to continue through the application.

Admission Application Deadlines

February 1 for Fall.

UNL Graduate Chairs and staff please complete the program update form to provide edits. Updates to graduate program pages are made on an annual basis in conjunction with the Graduate Application for Admission.