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 | |
| Spring | ||
ART 581 Critique | 1 | |
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 (three and a half years).
How does this low-residency MFA program work?
The MFA program at Azusa Pacific 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.
What facilities are available for students’ use during the July residency?
All MFA students have access to the following facilities:
- Mini studio workspaces
- Photography area with darkroom
- Computer and graphics lab with Adobe Suite software, video editing, and production software
- Ceramics area
- Sculpture area with standard power tools
- Welding area
- Printmaking area with large format press
What is the admission deadline?
The priority admission deadline for summer is March 14. The final deadline for summer is April 25.
