MFA Artisanry Overview
The MFA Artisanry programs offer advanced, intensive education in:
- ceramics
- jewelry/metals
- textile design/fiber arts
Innovative, disciplined, personal
The MFA in Artisanry is an intensive two-to-three year course of study that emphasizes explorationa nd mastery within contemporary art making. This program pursues process and material intelligence in a supportive inter-genre studio environment and a curriculum that supports risk and clarity with rigor.
Students are challenged to examine uniquely made work and its changing role in contemporary contexts through studies of traditional forms and exploration of new formats, materials, and processes of building.
Our program is founded on the belief that studio practice exists in a strong alliance with history and theory. Artisanry MFA students pursue their creative investigations in a vigorous and demanding environment where faculty and students critique, discuss, and debate issues inherent in proposed projects.
Integrated media projects
Students are encouraged to cross boundaries and pursue project goals through the many rich possibilities of integrated media projects. Artisanry's integrated media approach reflects a commitment to exploring the changing relationships between artistic disciplines and diverse cultural structures--a testament to our belief that mature vision can be expressed in many different materials and formats.
Students engaged in integrated media projects are encouraged to:
- examine concepts of shelter, community, environment
- develop holistic visions
- consider sustainable solutions, such as the use of recycled and alternative materials
Students create integrated media projects within site-specific, installation, and performative formats. They may also explore community service arts projects, activist art, and environmental art project initiatives.
Artists of vision & originality
The artisanry program seeks to develop highly creative artists with a strong sense of originality and vision—and sensitivity to the cultural and environmental demands of contemporary society.
Our graduates become artists with interests ranging from public art and object making to social and environmental problem-solving. They also become teachers, designers, and administrators and/or owners of creative businesses.
More information
- MFA Artisanry - Ceramics
- MFA Artisany - Fibers