Fine Arts, M.A.: Studio Option
Dr. Joseph Amorino
Room: VE-430
Tel: 908-737-4403/4400
Email: jamorino@kean.edu
Program Description:
The Master in Fine Arts: Studio Option is 33-credit program designed for artists and art education interested in pursuing advanced work in the studio art. The program provides a means of practicing artists to prepare for personal entrepreneurship and for art educators qualify for increased earnings. Exciting areas of Specialization include drawing, painting, printmaking, jewelry/metals, textiles, photography, ceramics, sculpture, computer art, and furniture, among others. Many school districts provide financial support for teachers who wish to pursue this advanced degree.
Admissions Requirements:
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- 30 semester hours of acceptable fine art courses on the undergraduate level
- Departmental portfolio review
Degree Requirements:
- 33 credits
- Graduate exhibition
Course Requirements
Seminars 6
| FA 5998 | ADV SEMINAR IN FINE ARTS ED I | 3 |
| FA 5999 | ADV SEMINAR IN FINE ARTS ED II | 3 |
Exhibition seminars taken consecutively in fall and spring of final year of study.
Studio Specialization 15
Five courses within the chosen areas of Fine Arts selected with advisement
Mentor Sequence 3
FA*5090 Mentorship I taken in spring semester before final year of study.
FA*5091 Mentorship II taken in fall semester during final year of study with co-requisite FA*5998.
FA*5092 Mentorship III taken in fall semester during final year of study with co-requisite FA*5999.
General Electives 9
Three courses selected with advisement
Total Credit Hours: 33