Study Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art - Painting and Drawing at SUNY New Paltz in the USA,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Painting/Drawing program encourages the technical, conceptual, and professional development of its students through a balance of intensive studio experience and critical and theoretical dialogue. Students working in traditional, experimental, and multimedia formats are challenged to assess their work in a contemporary context. The program’s 10,000 square-foot facility in Smiley Art Building includes private 200 square-foot studios for each MFA student.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$23,100.00 per year

Application deadline

15/01/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

SUNY New Paltz

1 Hawk Drive,

NEW PALTZ,

New York,

12561, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need one official copy of all undergraduate and graduate course work; the baccalaureate transcript should be from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA). New Paltz is encouraging of interdisciplinary scholarship and we support applicants with degrees from non-studio areas who are able to demonstrate a strong body of work. Two letters of reference from former teachers or other professionals in the field familiar with the candidates qualifications who can support the candidates ability to do graduate work. A 300-500 word letter of intent that states the candidates goals for graduate study.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.