MFA IN GLASS
2023-2024 | Curriculum | 2-year program
RISD Glass promotes the development of glass in contemporary art and is a leader in preparing artists for careers in this field. MFA students develop a distinctly personal aesthetic through source research, vigorous studio experimentation, regular critiques and a series of graduate seminars on contemporary art theory and criticism. Glass faculty—a highly respected group of practicing artists and dedicated educators—help students to hone practices that demonstrate a deep understanding of both contemporary art issues and the rich history of art and glass.
In addition to group discussions, tutorials and critiques, two core seminars and workshops form the heart of the graduate curriculum. Glass MFA students have the opportunity to pursue courses in areas that complement their work and ideas at both RISD and Brown University.
MFA FIRST YEAR | ||||||||
FALL | WINTERSESSION | SPRING | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Graduate Glass I | 6 | Elective | 3 | Graduate Glass II | 6 | |||
Graduate Glass I Degree Program Workshop | 3 | Graduate Glass II Degree Program Workshop | 3 | |||||
Graduate Critical Issues Seminar | 3 | Graduate Seminar | 3 | |||||
Non-major Studio Elective | 3 | Non-major Studio Elective | 3 | |||||
TOTAL credits | 15 | TOTAL credits | 3 | TOTAL credits | 15 | |||
MFA SECOND YEAR | ||||||||
FALL | WINTERSESSION | SPRING | ||||||
Graduate Glass III | 6 | Elective | 3 | Graduate Degree Project | 9 | |||
Graduate Glass III Degree Program Workshop | 3 | Graduate Glass IV Degree Program Workshop | 3 | |||||
Graduate Critical Issues Seminar | 3 | Graduate Elective Seminar | 3 | |||||
Non-major Studio Elective | 3 | |||||||
TOTAL credits | 15 | TOTAL credits | 3 | TOTAL credits | 15 | |||
Total Credits: 66 | ||||||||
Notes:
All graduate students must participate in a minimum of 3 credits during Wintersession each year.