Coursework
Course Requirements
| Year I | 17 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| ART 501 | Integration: Theory and Practice I | 2 |
| ART 510 | Introduction to Graduate Studies/Critical Issues in Art I | 2 |
| ART 530 | Graduate Studio: Special Topics I | 2 |
| ART 580 | Critique | 1 |
| Fall | ||
| ART 590 | Independent Studio | 5 |
| ART 581 | Critique | 1 |
| Spring | ||
| ART 591 | Independent Studio | 4 |
| Year II | 17 units | |
| Summer | ||
| ART 502 | Integration: Theory and Practice II | 2 |
| ART 520 | Critical Issues in Art II | 2 |
| ART 540 | Graduate Studio: Special Topics II | 2 |
| ART 582 | Critique | 1 |
| Fall | ||
| ART 592 | Independent Studio | 5 |
| Spring | ||
| ART 583 | Critique | 1 |
| ART 593 | Independent Studio | 4 |
| Year III | 17 units | |
| Summer | ||
| ART 584 | Critique | 1 |
| ART 601 | Integration: Theory and Practice III | 2 |
| ART 610 | Critical Issues in Art III | 2 |
| ART 690 | Creative Work Project | 2 |
| Fall | ||
| ART 594 | Independent Studio | 5 |
| Spring | ||
| ART 585 | Critique | 1 |
| ART 595 | Independent Studio | 4 |
| Year IV | 17 units | |
| Summer | ||
| ART 602 | Integration: Theory and Practice IV | 3 |
| ART 620 | Critical Issues in Art IV | 3 |
| ART 695 | Exhibition Preparation | 3 |
| Total | 60 units | |
Residency
Students must complete at least 33 semester units in residence at Azusa Pacific University, as described on the program requirements page.
Courses are scheduled so that students can complete the program during four summers. Classes are held in the evenings for four weeks in July and one weekend in January. A maximum of eight years is allowed for the completion of the degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units comprise the MFA Program?
There are 60 units in the MFA Program.
What type of MFA program does APU offer?
APU's MFA Program is a low-residency, summer-intensive program in visual art.
How long does it take to complete the MFA Program?
Students can complete this program in 37 months.
How does this low-residency MFA program work?
APU's 37-month MFA Program accommodates the working artist/educator by offering a program that requires students to be on campus for only four consecutive Julys and one weekend in January for three years.
