Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] [Film/Video] From Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Each semester, students may choose a Mentor Advisor from outside the department for consultation on a particular facet of their work. Other program opportunities include cross-registration with MIT and UMass Boston, internships, and teaching assistantships. In addition to screenings and Visiting Artist lectures, the City of Boston offers exceptional cultural, creative and intellectual resources for students.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Develop a professional studio practice, with personal content and vision

• Advance technical knowledge and skill in film and/or video, and in other media as needed

• Expand the media in which time-based work can be produced

• Understand the work in relation to the anticipated audience

• Understand one?s work in relation to contemporary art and art history

• Develop the ability to critique peers? work across disciplines

• Develop awareness and understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, and experiential issues expressed and inherent in one?s own artwork and in that of one?s peers

• Develop presentation skills including public speaking, proposal writing, exhibition guidelines and artist?s statement

• Exhibit one?s work in a professional setting and in a professional manner. Students may also participate in other exhibitions and curatorial opportunities at the college or other venues