All applicants to the Master of Fine Arts program must submit a digital portfolio or other visuals representing the applicant’s studio artwork in the intended area(s) of concentration.

   Materials and applications are due by March 1 for the fall semester or September 1 for the spring semester. Final admission decisions cannot be made until all information has been received. Applicants not submitting all materials prior to the deadline may be considered for admission.

   The Department of Fine Arts offers the MFA degree in four areas of concentration. Candidates may elect a concentration in one of the following:

Painting

Sculpture

Crafts

General Studio (15 hours each from two of the programs above)

For admission to the graduate program, the applicant must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate study at Winthrop University as well as:

     2. Submit a combined score of 800 or above on the General Test of the
         Graduate Record Examination (verbal and quantitative sections), or a
         score of 44 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). A minimum TOEFL
         score of 550 is required for international students.  (Under special
         circumstances, other standardized tests may be accepted.);

     3. Submit a written statement of purpose reflective of your creative goals in
         the intended major and minor areas of study.  The statement should
         indicate how the applicant envisions his or her work developing and why
         it is important to pursue a graduate degree.

     5. Have three original letters of recommendation submitted directly from art
         and design professionals; and

     6. Submit a minimum of 20 digital images that represent the applicant's work in the intended area
        of concentration (major and minor).  Images should be labeled with name and number that
        corresponds to the digital image inventory sheet  (for example:  Smith#1, Smith#2.jpeg).
        Images should be at least 8" x 6" with resolution of 300 dpi.  Please make sure that your name is
        on the CD itself.