The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art at Stony Brook University is a postgraduate degree designed for aspiring artists seeking to deepen their creative practice and critical inquiry. You will engage with a dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum, focusing on studio research, academic scholarship, and professional development. This program is ideal for students aiming for careers as professional artists, educators, or administrators, offering a rigorous foundation in visual arts seminar, critique, and studio practice. You will benefit from the extensive resources of a major research university and proximity to New York City's vibrant art scene.
This full-time, on-campus Masters program is typically completed over two years. Your daily experience will involve dedicated studio time, participation in critique sessions, and engagement with liberal arts courses in areas like art history and philosophy. You will gain practical teaching experience through a graduate teaching practicum and develop a comprehensive body of studio artwork culminating in a thesis exhibition and written paper. You will graduate with a terminal degree, prepared for national and international recognition and careers in artistic creation, exhibition, and higher education.