Details: Studio Art, Master's

Studio Art

Program type: Master's

Wichita State's Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art will help you take your artistic talents—and career—to a higher level. This interdisciplinary program combines research, overseas travel, professional networking and community engagement. You'll enjoy access to internationally acclaimed guest artists, private studio space and financial support through scholarships and teaching assistantships.

Learn how Studio Art is the right fit for you.

Degree
Master of Fine Arts
Credit Hours
60
Female grad sculpture student in studio.

  • Making your graduate education affordable

    In addition to scholarships and financial aid, more than 30 percent of full-time graduate students hold assistantships or departmental fellowships amounting to more than $4 million each year.

  • Admission to the program

    For admission into the MFA program, you must:

    • Be admitted into the WSU Graduate School
    • Submit an application, statement of intent and artist's statement to the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries
    • Submit a resume, three letters of recommendation and portfolio

    For additional admission details, click on the link below.

Students in the

Inside the Program

Students take part in citywide initiative to beautify downtown's Douglas Design District

Sometimes being an art student isn't just about what you get to do on campus. There are a multitude of opportunities to spread your creativity throughout the Wichita area.

Students in the "Introduction to Community & Social Practices" class took part in the citywide 2020 Vision initiative to create a street mural in the Douglas Design District.

Utilizing industrial paint sprayers and large 10x12 foot stencils, the students painted sections of the street in a modern, yet classical design to symbolize a unified community district and celebrates the diversity of the many small businesses and people that call the area home.

  • Curriculum

    To complete this three-year program, every student takes MFA core courses, in addition to the required courses in their chosen disciplines. You may choose from the following disciplines:

    • Ceramics
    • Painting
    • Photo Media
    • Printmaking
    • Sculpture

    You'll also complete a terminal project in order to earn the MFA.

    For specific discipline curriculum, click the link below.

  • Careers

    An MFA degree in studio art from Wichita State will nurture your creativity and give you the knowledge, skills and connections for successful careers in art, design and education.