Fine Arts, MFA
The two-year Master of Fine Arts program at Penn is focused on the professional development of studio artists. Through studio work, seminar courses, international residency opportunities, and interactions with vital working artists, the program provides an open intellectual framework to foster critical awareness and independent methods of artistic research. Students extend their conceptual strategies while inventing and then refining their own hybridized forms of art-making methods. The program encourages exploration, extending studies into other disciplines within the Weitzman School of Design and the University at large through a rich selection of outside electives and optional certificate and dual-degree programs.
A total of 19 CUs are required.
For more information: https://www.design.upenn.edu/fine-arts/graduate/program
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Courses | ||
| FNAR 5010 | Graduate Studio I | 2 |
| FNAR 5020 | Graduate Studio II | 2 |
| FNAR 6010 | Graduate Studio III | 2 |
| FNAR 6020 | Graduate Studio IV | 2 |
| Critique Courses | ||
| FNAR 7010 | Graduate Critique I | 1 |
| FNAR 7020 | Graduate Critique II | 1 |
| FNAR 7030 | Graduate Critique III | 1 |
| FNAR 7040 | Graduate Critique IV | 1 |
| Graduate Seminars | 2 | |
| Critical Issues in Contemporary Art | ||
| Critical Issues in Contemporary Art | ||
| Electives | ||
| Fine Arts Electives (with FMAE attribute) | 2 | |
| Outside Electives (must be 5000-level or higher, not in FNAR or DSGN) | 2 | |
| Open Elective (must be 5000-level or higher) | 1 | |
| Total Course Units | 19 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.