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MFA.PAINT.2YR - MFA: Painting (2yr)

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The MFA program in Painting emphasizes critical and artistic growth through the evolution of a rigorous studio practice. While a shared passion for the history and craft of painting binds the department together, professors are committed to assisting each student in developing their own vision, supporting an enormous diversity of formal and conceptual approaches, painting styles and interests. During two years in residence at RISD, graduate students undertake a serious investigation of the broad range of possibilities and realities presented by contemporary painting.

Degree Requirements

MFA FIRST YEAR

FALL

WINTERSESSION

SPRING

PAINT 450G - Graduate Painting Studio Critique I

6

Elective

3

PAINT 451G - Graduate Painting Studio Critique II

6

PAINT 452G - Graduate Drawing

3

Graduate Seminar

3

PRINT 726G - Graduate Printmaking Project I

3

Elective(s)

6

Graduate Seminar

3

Total Credits

15

3

15

MFA SECOND YEAR

FALL

WINTERSESSION

SPRING

PAINT 460G - Graduate Painting Studio Critique III

9

Elective

3

PAINT 461G - Graduate Painting Studio Thesis

12

PAINT 465G - Three Critics

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Total Credits

15

3

15

Total Program Credits: 66

Notes:

  • PRINT 726G - Graduate Printmaking Project I may be substituted with another studio by permission of the Graduate Program Director.

  • Three (3) Graduate Seminars are required, of which only two are shown above. One of the electives must be a course that fulfills the Graduate Seminar requirement.

  • All graduate students must participate in a minimum of 3-credits during Wintersession each year.