Art
Master of Fine Arts
Art without boundaries
Designed for aspiring professional studio artists and artists who want a career in academia, the Master of Fine Arts in art program emphasizes an integrated approach to art making and design that goes beyond traditional boundaries and allows you to define your own path as a studio artist.
Through intensive studio training, you will explore the intersections of drawing, mixed media, sculpture, painting, printmaking, ceramics, graphic design, interface and information design and other disciplines across U of I. While you can specialize in an area or medium that best fits your talents, our unique program offers the flexibility to work across disciplines to explore new perspectives and develop your creative versatility.
Areas of concentration include painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design, printmaking, and interface design; or you can also personalize your studies by combining two or more of these areas. M.F.A. students also have access to private studio space in the Department of Art and Design’s Graduate Art Studios (GAS House).
This terminal degree culminates in a thesis featuring a solo exhibition of your professional quality work and a written explanation of the creative process, concepts and theories behind your art.
Overview
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Where vision meets versatility
Application information
Applicants for the M.F.A. art program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's (Design, Studio Art or equivalent)
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: A portfolio of creative works is required for the application. A PDF, approximately 20 pages, 25 megabytes or less, is appropriate. Include: examples of design works, visual or performing art works, writing samples, entrepreneurial endeavors or any other documentation of activities that reflect creativity. Identify the title, size, media used and date of each work presented.
Program availability
- Concentration: Thesis
- Semester intake: Fall
- Eligible for WRGP award
- Eligible for international admission
- Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Art and Design contact:
Aaron Johnson
acjohnson@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001
Costs, funding and research
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding page.
Visit Financial Aid to find detailed information about the cost of attendance.
Professional fee
This program includes a professional fee to support studio resources, equipment and opportunities, like field trips, that enhance your learning experience:
- All full-time students (10-20 credits) - $716.00 per semester
- Part-time undergraduate students (1-9 credits) - $72.00 per credit
- Part-time graduate students - $80.00 per credit (does not exceed $716)
Degree fit
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Want to become a professional studio artist.
- Are interested in teaching art at a college or university.
- Reframe your perspectives as an artist.
- Augment your talents to meet professional demands.
- Are self-motivated, creative, open-minded and disciplined.
Related clubs and organizations
- American Institute of Graphic Artists
- Integrated Designers, Educators, and Artists
- College Art Association
- National Association of Educators of Art
- Student Congress of Art & Architecture
- Visual Arts Community
- Art & Design Graduate Students
Internships
The College of Art and Architecture has strong industry connections providing internship and networking opportunities that are crucial as you establish your career.
- Museums
- Galleries
- Public schools (teaching practicum required for art education majors)
- Public agencies
- Private firms in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design or graphic design
- Art nonprofits
- Community centers
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,987 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
$82,694 - Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
$28,737 - Graphic Designers
$61,234 - Curators
$58,273 - Art Directors
$92,518
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