Fine Arts at Fontbonne: Master of Arts Degree in Art
The Department of Fine Arts offers a 30-hour master of arts (MA) degree for students involved in business and industry or K-12 teaching, and as a precursor to the MFA program.
Admission Requirements
Applications for admission, considered according to program availability, must be on file no later than one week prior to final registration for the term in which the candidate seeks admission. Individual programs may have earlier deadlines. To apply, a prospective graduate student must meet the following minimum requirements.
- A completed graduate application form accompanied by the non-refundable $25 application fee
- Official transcripts from all previous coursework from accredited degree-granting colleges or universities, including the institution that granted the applicant’s undergraduate degree
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- A portfolio as required for specific programs
- A self-statement of 300-500 words
In addition, the following is required:
- Bachelor of fine arts degree or its equivalent
- Slide sheet or digital portfolio of past art work
For information and for application materials contact:
Fine Arts Graduate Programs
Fine Arts Department
Fontbonne University
6800 Wydown Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63l05-3098
314-889-1431
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level work including:
- 24 credit hours of graduate-level studio work:
- Six credit hours of graduate-level drawing
- 12 credit hours of graduate-level studio courses in the area of concentration which must include six credit hours in the graduate seminar and critique
- Graduate electives to complete a minimum of 30 hours
- A minimum of a B average in required studio coursework
