Master of Fine Arts Degree

Application Deadline: February 1 (January 2, for funding priority)

Overview

MFA Media Arts: Cinema, Photography, Sonic Arts, New Media

The interdisciplinary Master of Fine Arts degree provides substantial advanced study for a small number of talented individuals. The program emphasizes the artistic and intellectual development of the student and creation of quality artistic works in photography, film, video, sound and new media. Interdisciplinary media arts exploration is encouraged though students may opt to focus and refine their skills within one medium as well. Students learn to contextualize their work within appropriate contemporary thought and practice. Avaialble course work in studio production, criticism, theory, history and combined media studies emphasizes the interwoven character of traditional and contemporary approaches and technologies in the 21st century.

Application Materials Required:

1. Online Application (most documents below can be uploaded through the application site)
2. 3 Letters of Reference
3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
4. Statements: Personal, Biographical, Research (includes media production/creative interests)
5. Portfolio of works in at least one media. DVD or URL preferred. A .doc or pdf file with URL for web portfolios can be uploaded. Otherwise discs can be sent via post.
6. Transcripts (3.0 minimum gpa-originals must be sent via post)
7. International applicants should have excellent English speaking and writing skills. Those who have not taken significant advanced study in programs taught in English will have to take the TOEFL or IELTS.
   Minimum scores: TOEFL: IBT-100, Computer-250, Paper- 600. IELTS: 7.0

Steps to Apply

1. Fill out the online application for the MFA degree program listed as Mass Communication and Media Arts and upload most required documents here:

http://www.gradschool.siuc.edu/application.html

1. Any other application materials including transcripts and media portfolios on disk should be sent via post to:

Questions

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Curriculum

The minimum 60 credit degree requires a common core, electives and 6 credit Final Creative Thesis.

Core:

• MCMA 557-3 MFA Studio Arts Practice-6 (3,3)
• MCMA 558-3 MFA Studio Critique-15 (3, 3, 3,)
• MCMA 550-3 History of Media Arts and Culture-3
• MCMA 551-3 Theory of Media Arts-3
• MCMA 531-3 Critical Research Methods in Media Arts and Culture-3
• MCMA 552-3 Seminar: Topics in the History and Theory of Media Arts-3

Electives: (26 Credits)

• Select 26 credits from either inside or outside of the college. No more than 9 credits can be taken at the 400-level.