Master of Fine Arts

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at Washington State University (WSU) is a three-year interdisciplinary program where students may focus in, but are not limited to, ceramics, drawing, digital media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Emphasis is placed on personal and conceptual artistic development in light of contemporary art practices. Graduates meet with faculty for one-on-one studio discussions. First year students have an exhibition in the departmental gallery and the second year program culminates in a thesis exhibition held in the Museum of Art. A final oral examination and a thesis document are also required.

Student Training and Professional Development Opportunities include:

• Opportunities to work in a professional museum context and learn to install exhibitions, give tours etc.
• Our Endowed Visiting Artist program, which enables students to work one-on-one with professional artists in the field. These artists give critical feedback to our students in the form of studio visits.

Career Opportunities:

• Teaching at the college/university level
• Professional Artist
• Curatorial/Gallery work