Program Overview
The Studio Art at Stephen F. Austin State University is a MFA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Studio Art programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 9,198 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,218 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nacogdoches, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Studio Art programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ART 501 is a required art history course exploring the history of ideas and theories of modern art.
- ART 530 / 531 are required studio seminar courses that are team-taught.
- ART 575 / 576 are courses of independent study with a professor\x97approval of the instructor, the director, and the dean is required before registration.
- ART 594 is a professional practices course appropriate for those students seeking to enter the profession as academics or those seeking careers as professional artists outside of academia.
- ART 597 is a special topics course conducted as a class rather than independent study; with approval of the Graduate Advisor, these classes are taken where appropriate.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for a master\xc2\x92s degree\nprogram at SFA, you must meet\xc2\xa0one\xc2\xa0of the\nfollowing requirements:
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- Be\nin your final year of undergraduate work; \n
- Hold\na bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited college or university; or \n
- Have\n95 or more semester hours of undergraduate work at SFA and be approved as\nan\xc2\xa0Overlap\xc2\xa0Student (an undergraduate pursuing graduate and\nundergraduate studies at the same time). \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,198 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,218 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,198 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,218 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Stephen F. Austin State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, United States
Stephen F. Austin State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months