Design: MFA

Graduate Program in Art, Art History, and Design

Deadline
Feb. 1
Degree
Master of Fine Arts
Residency
1 semester minimum

Program Handbook

The graduate program in Art, Art History, and Design is a multidimensional program in which students engage in studio art, design, or art history — with concentrations available within each discipline. Students in the program develop visual literacy and the skills to conceptualize, fabricate, and evaluate works of art through coursework and a system of independent studies tailored to individual interests. The program aims to prepare students for professional practice as artists, designers, art history scholars, and arts educators.

Updated: 8/31

Application Materials:
  • GRE General Test optional
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for non-native speakers of English
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of intent
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Portfolio - refer to program site for details
  • Unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary institution required at the time of application. (Official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor's degree due upon enrollment.)
Contact:

Jason Lahr
Director of Graduate Studies
Phone: (574) 631-7602
Email: jlahr@nd.edu

https://artdept.nd.edu/graduate/