Master of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art

The purpose of this degree is to provide visual artists with an opportunity to develop professional-level conceptual and technical mastery in a specific area of concentration with a biblically supported understanding of the arts.

Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the studio art program will be able to

• articulate a distinctly Christian-traditional philosophy of art;
• analyze historical trends in artistic theory and practice;
• demonstrate technical mastery in the use of appropriate creative media and technology in a specific area of concentration;
• demonstrate expertise in the areas of representational drawing and painting and visual storytelling;
• create a unique and consistent body of visual works that communicates a clear message based on traditional design principles;
• solve complex creative problems at a professional level using advanced processes of research, development, and execution;
• exhibit professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in their chosen field of art; and
• support, in written and visual forms, the role and function of their body of work by way of a thesis.

Admission Requirements

See Admission Requirements.

Residence Requirements

Up to 12 months of residence work (Post-term, summer, fall, and spring) is required after completion of the M.A. in Studio Art. The summer course is completed through online learning.

Chad Libby

Timothy Alligood

Timothy Alligood

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Madeline Ramirez

Rodrigo Sabillon

Stuart Letizia

Rodrigo Sabillon

Chad Libby

Jeremy Gorman

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