Conceptual
Information Arts
MFA Requirements
for Admission and Graduation
The art department offers a MFA in
studio art with an
emphasis in Conceptual/Information Arts. The 3 year MFA program is
highly
individualized with each student customizing their program beyond the
basic
core courses. MFA students specializnig in CIA usually include
several
of the intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses within their
studies.
This small program is highly competitive
(only 2 a year
accepted out of 15-20 applicants in recent years). The program seeks
diverse
students who can demonstrate high levels of studio and/or academic
accomplishments
in fields compatible with the area's emphasis. High value is placed on
portfolio, statement of purpose, and other evidence of accomplishment.
The program seeks students who show interest in explorations of
emerging
technologies and critical analysis of the relationship of culture and
technology.
Students with undergraduate majors outside of art are welcomed as long
as evidence of relevant accomplishment and clear direction is provided.
The MFA program is not appropriate for students only wishing to learn
digital
skills without an interest in more experimental exploration of the
intersection
of technology and culture.
Post-BA Studies in Experimental
Media:
A special graduate level post-BA sequence
of courses
in experimental media may be appropriate for students who do not yet
meet
the requirements for the MFA application or seek a different kind of
graduate-level
program. More
details about the Post-BA
sequence
in Experimental Media.
Curriculum Requirements
Here are the required courses for an MFA at
SFSU's Art Department.
A total of 60 credits is required.
| Studio |
Art 704: Seminar in Art
(1 course- 3 units- each semester for
total of 6 during
MFA residency. Functions as home base - typically includes critique of
student work, reading, visits to events, etc) |
18 units |
|
| Art 780: Graduate Visiting Artist Studio (2 courses -
3 units each) |
6 units |
Studio Electives
(2 courses - 3 units each - by
advisement) |
6 units |
| Art 882: Tutorial in Studio. |
6 units |
| Art 890: Creative Work Research |
3 units |
| Art 894: Creative Work Project |
3 units |
|
TOTAL = 42 units |
| Academic |
| Art 700: Seminar in Art Theory and Criticism |
3 units |
| Art 705: Seminar in Art History |
3 units |
| Art 850: Directed Experience in Public Roles for
Artists |
3 units |
Academic Electives: by advisement.
(3 courses ) |
9 units |
|
TOTAL = 18 units |
|
TOTAL = 60 units |
Final Year |
The final year usually focuses exclusively on
final thesis and MFA
cumulating project.
- 882, 882 Tutorial in Studio
(taken twice usually in last
2 semesters)
- 890, 894 MFA Creative Project
and
thesis (usually taken during
last 2 semesters)
- 704, 704 Graduate
seminars
(taken each semester)
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Many of the core graduate courses are offered in the evening in order
to
allow students to work if necessary.
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Current and Recent MFA stuident
websties
(samples
of work, writing)
cia grad work cohort of 05-08
cia grad work cia
grad shockwave version
prior version including grads from cohort
04 cohort05
More Information
Art Department Application Information -
Up-to-date information about requirements, application procedures,
deadlines, university requirements, etc are available at Art
Department graduate information site Grad administrator email
address. Link to general Art
Department information. General SFSU information (including
international student
information)
is available at www.sfsu.edu.
Contacts with information about the CIA Program -
Paula Levine (on
leave
2007-2008)
Stephen Wilson
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