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Fibers and Fabric Design,
MFA
The graduate program in Fibers is a two-year, 60-credit hour program leading to the Master of Fine Arts Degree.
Our nationally recognized faculty bring the program a reputation for excellence in teaching and a wide range of attitudes and philosophic positions. This is complemented by an extensive schedule of visiting artists and critics. The students can also draw from the cultural resources of Philadelphia and the nearby art centers of New York and Washington, DC.
Campus
Location:
Tyler
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m.
Department
Information
Tyler School of Art
7725 Penrose Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-782-2868
Ranking:
Tyler School of Art is ranked among the top ten graduate programs in art by US News and World Report Graduate Edition.
Accreditation:
True
This degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Areas
of Specialization:
In the Fibers Area, equipment is available for traditional and contemporary techniques, including new technologies that allow the development of surface imagery with photographic stencils, as well as the creation of weave structures on a computer AVL loom. Students are encouraged to experiment with the materials, techniques, and concepts previously developed in their work.
Job
Placement:
The MFA program prepares graduates for careers as professional artists, craftspersons, designers and educators.
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
The focus in Fibers is augmented and balanced by specially designed graduate-level art history courses and seminars, a required interdisciplinary seminar, and studio electives that assure cross-disciplinary contact among students.
Study
Abroad:
The Crafts Area participates in faculty and student exchange programs with the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland.
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
The MFA program does not accept non-matriculated students.
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