Art
Supported Degree Objectives
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Required Supporting Documents
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Purpose
- Visual Portfolio:
- "Visual Portfolio": 20 individual works uploaded with indication of title, date, size, medium (and possibly a very short project description). For videos and other time-based work we recommend a representative still image and a website and/or Youtube/Vimeo URL submitted in the written portion for this slide. Optional: to submit a short (50-100 word) project description for each slide if desired... (It sometimes helps to read about the context of a specific work and how the applicant sees the work's desired message).
- Resume
English Proficiency Requirements
Master's Degree Program Requirements
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
- Minimum of 3 undergraduate hours in Western art or design history
- Field of study: most applicants have majored in either art or design or have equivalent experience in an art or design field. All applicants are expected to present a professional-quality portfolio.
Application Deadlines
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Fall Spring Summer January 15* No Entry No Entry - *Priority deadline for consideration for teaching assistantships. Final deadlines are the same as the Graduate School’s (July for international, August for domestic). Only a limited number of admissions may be granted to applicants whose application is completed after the priority deadline.
Program Contact Information
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Name Minde Freischlag Email mfreisch@purdue.edu Web MFA in Art and Design MA or PhD in Art Education Address Graduate Program
Department of Art & Design
Patti & Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, And Performance
Purdue University
552 West Wood Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2002
USA
Additional Information
- Applicant should indicate Area of Focus
