Fibers and Materials Studies (Art Education)

Letters of Reference:
Number Required:\xc2\xa03

From Whom:\xc2\xa0Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members, gallery directors, and/or curators familiar with the applicant\'s academic and artistic competence. The letters should be submitted via SlideRoom\xc2\xa0along with the statement of goals, resume, and portfolio.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:\xc2\xa040 undergraduate studio credits and 12 art history credits are required.

Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:\xc2\xa0A baccalaureate degree and a portfolio specific to Fibers and Materials Studies are required. Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, whether or not a degree was awarded, must be sent to the Tyler School of Art, Graduate Admissions Office, 2001 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6016.

Statement of Goals:\xc2\xa0Approximately 500-1,000 words include your specific interest in Tyler\'s program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and artistic achievements.

Standardized Test Scores:
TOEFL: 79 iBT or 550 PBT minimum

Portfolio:\xc2\xa0As a Master of Fine Arts applicant, you must submit a portfolio that consists of 20 images representative of the immediate direction of your work. Portfolios are to be uploaded, as instructed at the website. SlideRoom requires an additional fee for this service. Original work, slides, CD-ROMs, catalogs, photographs, books, and/or binders are not acceptable substitutes for the SlideRoom portfolio and will not be reviewed or returned.

Resume:\xc2\xa0Current resume required.