Graduate Studies, Studio Art: Sculpture
M.F.A. in Studio Art: Sculpture
About the Program
Program Structure
Federation of North Texas Area Universities Information
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Contact Information
M.F.A. in Studio Art: Sculpture
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 for fall enrollment. For more information, please visit the web page for the Studio Art M.F.A. Graduate Application Process.
Please contact the graduate program coordinator listed on the Studio Art M.F.A. Graduate Program web page for your area of concentration for more details about the Studio Art graduate degree or to set up a tour of the Art Building.
About the Program
We serve our students by focusing on their intellectual and creative growth, fostering student’s practice, and preparing them for lifetimes of accomplishment and meaningful contribution as culture creators. The program frames the individual needs of each student through the development of conceptual, aesthetic, and technical skills. While in the College of Visual Arts and Design, students participate in ideas and practices across disciplines while engaging in the critical practice of the fine arts. Housed in a world-class Tier 1 research institute, CVAD is a short drive from the vibrant cultural and art capitals of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Our graduate programs are led by engaged artists and educators who are recognized nationally and internationally for their intellectual and creative research. The studio art faculty are passionate and work tirelessly to ensure that students realize their potential.
Sculpture Program Studios and Equipment
Graduate students have access to an individual studio, the sculpture shop facilities and the CVAD Fabrication Labs. For a list of the equipment available to sculpture students, visit the Studio Art Equipment web page.
Structure
The graduate student’s major professor helps each individual plan a program of study that meets the student's interests, needs and professional goals. Each course counts as three credit hours, and the candidate must earn a minimum of 60 hours for the M.F.A. degree. All courses must be at the 5000-level. Most students earn their M.F.A. degrees in three years.
M.F.A. Course Requirements
To help chart your path through the graduate program, please use the Graduate Degree Plan — MFA in Studio Art form.
Federation of North Texas Area Universities Information
The Federation of North Texas Area Universities enables the sharing of resources between the University of North Texas at Denton, Texas Woman's University, Denton and Texas A&M University-Commerce. This special agreement allows students to expand their course offerings while receiving credit and paying tuition at UNT. Graduate students may cross-register graduate-level courses at TWU or Texas A&M-Commerce that are being used toward their current degree program. Students must have the approval of their department and verify that neither institution has restrictions on the course.
Opportunities
You are encouraged to apply for Area Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships when you apply to the MFA program. Graduate students may hold up to two assistantships or fellowships per semester, and each teaching appointment will pay a stipend to fund your education. Each position is considered a 10-hours-per-week time commitment. For more information about Paying for College, read about CVAD Scholarships, Fellowships and Assistantships.
Area Assistantships
The Graduate Area Assistantship is a non-teaching position that allows new graduate students to gain experience in their field while earning a stipend to support their education. Area Assistantships are offered in the Sculpture Shop, the UNT Gallery, Core Drawing, Core Design, Foundations program and the CVAD Fabrication Labs.
Teaching Assistantships
Graduate students may gain valuable teaching experience by holding positions as teaching assistants. A teaching assistantship allows graduate students to teach classes in the Foundations program: Drawing I, Drawing II, Design I, or Design II.
Teaching Fellowship Opportunities
After the first year of study, graduate students may apply for a teaching fellowship in the sculpture concentration to teach beginning sculpture courses. A teaching fellowship provides students a great opportunity to gain teaching experience at the college level, as fellows are considered the instructor of record for those courses.
Tuition Benefits Program
Graduate students who are enrolled in nine credit hours, three courses, and hold a half-time appointment — two assistantship or fellowship positions — qualify for the Tuition Benefits Program. With the TBP, the graduate school waives two-thirds of your tuition and any mandatory fees per semester. The remaining third of your tuition can be paid at in-state tuition rates. Stipends received from the half-time appointments are enough to cover those tuition fees, with some funds remaining to help cover material purchases or living expenses. More information about the TBP can be found by visiting the Toulouse Graduate School TBP web page.
Academic Achievement Scholarship
When you apply to the M.F.A. program, you are encouraged to apply for a $1,000 Academic Achievement Scholarship available through the Toulouse Graduate School.
Contact Information
Studio Art
Studio@unt.edu
Art Building, Room 230