At the core of our M.F.A. program is a close one-on-one mentorship with professors and regular critiques with fellow students. Students investigate ideas and process deeply and develop their understanding through studio work, research, writing, presentation, and critical analysis. The coursework includes:<br>individual study with professors,<br>theory and criticism,<br>professional development and college teaching,<br>critique colloquia, and<br>thematic studio explorations.<br>Students are limited to only six (6) credits of graduate-level approved 400-level courses.<br><br>At UM, youll learn from nationally known artists who exhibit in more than 17 countries, in venues including the National Portrait Gallery, Harvard University, Smithsonian Institute, New York Public Library, and Fule International Ceramic Art Museums. Youll also get plenty of individual attention and personal support working in small classes with faculty and your fellow art majors.