Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Integrated Visual Arts (IVA)

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Art and DesignMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Integrated Visual Arts (IVA) graduate program is committed to the professional development of artists and arts innovators. Housed within the Department of Art and Visual Culture (formerly the Department of Integrated Studio Arts) in the College of Design, the IVA program offers unique opportunities for collaboration with diverse students and faculty from around the world in art and design programs that represent a wide spectrum of professional activities. This dynamic interdisciplinary environment allows IVA graduate students to develop a personal visual language, refine media skills, and work on projects addressing social and environmental concerns within a global context. The Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Visual Arts at Iowa State University is a distinctive and unique interdisciplinary program offering integrative study among a combination of the following areas: ceramics, computer applications, drawing, textiles, illustration, jewelry/metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, photography, furniture design and areas outside of Art & Design. The Integrated Visual Arts program offers an innovative curriculum aligned with emerging art and design markets. Upon completion of the graduate program IVA graduates are expected to: Have developed a fully realized creative direction which provides a platform for continued professional research and visual expression; Have produced a body of work which demonstrates a high level of creative investigation and accomplishment; Have acquired a professional level of technical proficiency in one or more media areas; Effectively communicate their ideas verbally and in writing. Know the context, historical and current within which their creative pursuits exist. Have developed a well-formed and informed personal creative philosophy and a studio skill set, which provides a foundation to teach studio courses at the university level. Understand current ethical and social issues relevant to the visual arts. Use relevant theory in pursuing creative university level scholarship. An understanding of the structure and organization required for university level art instruction.

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Study Level

Masters

Admission requirements

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Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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