Course General Description

The MFA in Studio Art is designed to assist serious artists in the development of their work. The heart of the program is independent work in the ­fine arts in the student’s chosen specialty, complemented by required courses and electives. Attendance usually is full time, with four semesters required to complete the program. Admission is selective, limited to those who have already demonstrated both a commitment to art and the promise of further development. Students are provided with individual studios and share additional workspace in wood, printmaking, 3-D printing, bronze foundry and metal workshops. Shared ceramics, computer, and photography facilities are also available. MFA concentrations include Painting, Sculpture, Installation, Photography, Ceramics, Media, and Social Practice. The MFA degree is generally recognized as the appropriate academic credential for teaching art in college. The department also provides both art history and studio courses to students seeking the Master of Science in Education degree.

School General Description

Queens College enjoys a national reputation for its liberal arts and sciences and preprofessional programs. With its extensive range of graduate and undergraduate degrees, honors programs, research opportunities, and internship placements, the college serves more than 20,000 students, mentored by an award-winning faculty. Located on a beautiful, 80-acre campus, the college has been cited for 28 consecutive years in the Princeton Review as a “Best Value” college. U.S. News and World Report and Forbes magazine also rank Queens College a “Best Value College,” thanks to its outstanding academics, generous financial aid packages, and affordability. The Equality of Opportunity Report placed Queens College in the top one percent of all colleges in moving students from poverty to prosperity. Queens College produces more education graduates who become principals, teachers, and counselors for New York City’s public schools than any other college in the metropolitan area. The college contributes to the local talent pool as a leader in tech education, and enrolls the second-most computer science majors of any college in the city. Students from across the country and around the world are attracted to study at the Aaron Copland School of Music. Its renowned faculty and alumni include celebrated composers, conductors, and performers who have received over 100 Grammy Awards and nominations.