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Admission Requirements

Studio Art (Low-Residency MFA)

This low-residency program allows experienced artists and educators to develop a professional body of work, a unique personal voice, and an expanded understanding of contemporary art through intensive studio practice.

Who Should Apply

The Low-Residency MFA in Studio Art is designed for serious artists who want to develop a professional body or work in a low-residency program. The program selects students who can devote their summers to work and study at MICA while working independently during the academic year.

A portfolio exhibiting a level of mastery is the primary prerequisite for the MFA. Applicants must have at least 40 credits of studio work and 9 credits in art history and/or criticism.

Students considering the Summer MFA program may also want to consider MICA's full-time MFA programs including the Mount Royal School of Art, Rinehart School of Sculpture, Hoffberger School of Painting, or the MFA in Photographic and Electronic Media.

See Also Programs of Study: Studio Art (Low-Residency MFA)

 

Application Requirements and Procedures for Studio Art (Low-Residency MFA)

Application Deadline for Summer 2013 Entrance: February 7, 2013

Applications received after February 7 will be considered through April 1 provided space remains available.


1. Graduate Admission Application Form: Completed and Submitted Online via mica.slideroom.com
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Purpose/Artist Statement

Applicants are asked to submit a written statement (500-700 words). The statement should directly reference the portfolio of artwork, as well as address the applicant's interest in low-residency graduate study.
4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Recommendations are submitted online via SlideRoom.
5. Proof of Degree or Equivalent

Send transcripts from ALL post secondary schools attended. Transcripts should be submitted in sealed, institution-issued envelopes to the Office of Graduate Admission.
6. Portfolio of Artwork

Applicants should submit 18-20 digital images or time-based media for review online via mica.slideroom.com. Slideroom allows applicants to create an inventory of pieces and attach the following information: title, date, medium, dimensions and notes. Additional submission guidelines are available on SlideRoom.

Any difficulty viewing or using mica.slideroom.com can be reported to support@slideroom.com for technical support.
7. $70 Application Fee

Payable online during the application submission section.
8. Additional Requirements for International Applicants

A. Proof of English language proficiency.

If your native language is not English you must demonstrate proof of English language proficiency to gain full admission. MICA requires a score result on The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 550 PBT (paper based test), or equivalent 213 CBT (computer-based test), or 80 IBT (internet based test). MICA also accepts a band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). MICA's institution code is 5399. Note: International applicants who have received a 2, 3 or 4-year degree or diploma from an English-language institution are not required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. A transcript from the English-language institution will be accepted in lieu of a TOEFL or IELTS score.

B. Certified translations of all documents.

Diplomas, transcripts, financial statements, and letters of recommendation must be submitted with certified English translations.