Art, MFA

Program Coordinator: Seo Eo (2000 Jenkins Fine Arts Center; 252-328-6281; eos@ecu.edu)

The Art, MFA is the terminal professional degree in studio art. This is a three-year or equivalent degree (60 s.h.). Assessments of progress are provided on a regular and periodic basis. Students must possess an undergraduate degree in art from an accredited institution. The Art and Design Graduate Committee will consider an applicant that does not possess an undergraduate degree in art, if that applicant is nominated by an East Carolina University area coordinator, has an exceptional portfolio of work and has completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. The MFA degree does not require standardized test scores to apply. Students interested in applying for the MFA degree must present a digital portfolio of slides of their work prior to acceptance in the studio area in which they wish to major. Concentrations are offered in all areas represented by course work except animation/interactive design, art history, and video art.

The degree requires a minimum of 60 s.h. as follows:

Art studio concentration - 24 s.h.

(Select one of the following.)

Ceramics

Graphic Design

Metal Design

Painting and Drawing

(Select 8 courses from the below list.)

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Textiles

(Select 8 courses from the below list.)

Studio art electives - 12 s.h.

(Elective courses must be outside of student’s studio concentration. Select electives from either of the below categories. )

Art history electives - 12 s.h.

(Select electives from below list.)

General elective - 3 s.h.

ART 6000 or art course approved by program coordinator - 3 s.h.

ART 6000 - Readings in Art

Thesis - 6 s.h.

(A creative thesis and written report of the thesis are required.)

ART 7000 - Thesis