Ceramics MFA

ID:UMD10064

Level:Master's Degree

Duration:

Intake:

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

APPLY
- In addition to your application and fee, you are required to provide the following:
Portfolio
- Portfolio of 20 images representing your art work, process of thinking, implementation of concepts, and studio production. The portfolio is the equivalent of the entrance examinations which other academic areas often require.
- Submit your portfolio to: SlideRoom
Application materials
statement of purpose (minimum 300 words)
resume
official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless if a credential is earned or not)
2 letters of recommendation

English Requirements

International students: official TOEFL or IELTS scores sent directly from ETS or testing agency; copies/scans not accepted). Required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country. Scores on the TOEFL should be 80 IBT minimum for admission and 100 IBT minimum to be eligible for a teaching assistantship. Scores on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) should be 6.5 minimum for admission and 7.0 minimum to be eligible for a teaching assistantship.

Course Information

The Ceramics program offers the opportunity for concentrated studio work involving both technical and conceptual challenges. Through questioning and experimentation, students work to consolidate materials and processes while developing strong conceptual and expressive ideas.

Graduate students are encouraged to pursue individual areas of interest which may include fabrication of functional or sculptural forms. Your work in the studio is complemented by courses in clay and glaze formulation, kiln construction, and ceramic history and aesthetics.

You will work closely with a faculty advisor to ensure guided exploration to develop maturity. Individual meetings take place on a weekly basis and critiques occur each month. Studies culminate with both a visual and written thesis.

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Requirements

All students take the following core courses: 21 credits

ARH 500 - Meth&Theory In Art Hist Credits: 3
ART 505 - Graduate Seminar I Credits: 3
ART 506 - Graduate Seminar II: On Creativity Credits: 3
ART 512 - Visual Thesis Credits: variable; .00 to 6.00
ART 515 - Writing Seminar Credits: 3
ART 516 - Thesis Report Credits: variable; .00 to 3.00

Academic/studio electives: 12 credits

as decided in individual study plans and as noted below

XXX University-wide elective (3); selected from graduate courses across the university
XXX Academic/studio elective (3) - CVPA academic or studio course
XXX Academic/studio elective (3) - CVPA academic or studio course
XXX Academic/studio elective (3) - CVPA academic or studio course