Master of Fine Arts (MFA) provides an advanced level of fine arts education with intensive independent projects for creative individuals, art educators, aspiring artists, and designers. With rigorous studio practice, research, critical thinking, and a range of problem-solving approaches, the program foster creativity by supporting students to be versatile, resourceful, and reflective. It prepares them to deal successfully with practical problems and issues. It aims to educate students not only in a specific discipline but also encourages students to work across disciplines, focusing on an intellectually rigorous independent practice. Our MFA offers a wide range of experience in interdisciplinary collaborations, and exposure to historical, theoretical, and current debates in the various fields.
| Course Format for MFA | ||
| MFA First Year / First Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| ADRM 511 | Research Methods I | 3 |
| ADSM 521 | MFA Seminar I | 3 |
| ADFA 581 | Independent Project I | 6 |
| *** | Elective I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| MFA First Year / Second Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| ADRM 512 | Research Methods II | 3 |
| ADSM 522 | MFA Seminar II | 3 |
| ADFA 582 | Independent Project II | 6 |
| *** | Elective II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| MFA Second Year / First Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| ADRM 611 | Dissertation Topics Seminar | 3 |
| ADSM623 | MFA Seminar III | 3 |
| ADFA 683 | Independent Project III | 6 |
| *** | Elective III | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| MFA Second Year / Second Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| ADFA 684 | Graduate Thesis Project | 6 |
| ADFA 698 | MFA Thesis Show | 3 |
| ADFA 699 | MFA Dissertation | 6 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Please contact KU Art+Design for the details.
