2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

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 5998ADV SEMINAR IN FINE ARTS ED I

3

FA 5999ADV 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 5090MENTOR SEQUENCE I

1

FA 5091MENTOR SEQUENCE II

1

FA 5092MENTOR SEQUENCE III

1

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