Graduate Bulletin
Fibers and Fabric Design, M.F.A.
TYLER SCHOOL OF ART
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: January 15
All applications are evaluated together after the deadline date.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members, gallery directors, and/or curators familiar with the applicant's academic and artistic competence.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
40 undergraduate studio credits and 12 art history credits are required.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
A baccalaureate degree in an art discipline
is required.
Statement of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be approximately 500-1,000 words and should include the following elements: your specific interest in Tyler's program; your research goals; your future career goals; and your academic and artistic achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
Minimum TOEFL score needed to be accepted: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
Portfolio:
The portfolio should include 20 slides of original work specific to the Fibers discipline or related fields.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Transfer Credit:
Upon approval of the Art Education Coordinator, the student's advisor, and the Associate Dean, up to 9 credits of post-graduate work completed at Temple University within a five-year deadline may be transferred into the program. Up to 6 credits of graduate coursework taken at other accredited institutions within the prior five years before matriculation may be considered for transfer into the program after the student has enrolled. No decisions are made until students have successfully completed 15 matriculated semester hours of the degree. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 9.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 60
Required Courses:
COLLEGIAL 8000
Graduate projects in Fibers and Fabric Design.
Additional studio electives, graduate seminar, and art history courses.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Culminating Events:
Thesis Exhibition with Slide Show:
An approved thesis exhibition, written statement, and slide portfolio are required at the final review to meet the M.F.A. requirements. Approval of the student's graduate committee is required.
Contacts
Program Contact Information:www.temple.edu/tyler
Department Information:Graduate Admissions Office
Tyler School of Art
7725 Penrose Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
tylerart@temple.edu
215-782-2868
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Carmina Cianciulli
tylerart@temple.edu
215-782-2875
Program Coordinator:
Rebecca Medel
rebecca.medel@temple.edu
215-782-2728
Graduate Chairperson:
Rebecca Medel
rebecca.medel@temple.edu
215-782-2728
Chairperson:
Nicholas Kripal
nicholas.kripal@temple.edu
215-782-2790
About the Program
The graduate program in Fibers and Fabric Design is a two-year, 60-credit program leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree. Our nationally recognized faculty, who bring to the program a reputation for excellence in teaching with a wide range of attitudes and philosophical positions, are complemented by an extensive schedule of visiting artists and critics. Students can also draw from the cultural resources of Philadelphia and the nearby art centers of New York and Washington, DC.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years
Campus Location:
Tyler
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Full-time status is required.
Department Information:
Graduate Admissions Office
Tyler School of Art
7725 Penrose Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
tylerart@temple.edu
215-782-2868
Interdisciplinary Study:
The focus in Fibers and Fabric Design is augmented and balanced by specially designed graduate-level art history courses and seminars, a required interdisciplinary seminar, and studio electives that ensure cross-disciplinary contact among students.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
The Crafts area participates in faculty and student exchange programs with the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland.
Ranking:
Not applicable.
Accreditation:
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 M.F.A. program prepares graduates for careers as professional artists, craftspersons, designers, and educators.
Licensure:
Not applicable.
Non-Degree Student Policy:
The M.F.A. courses are restricted to matriculated students.
Financing Opportunities
The principal duties of a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Academic Intern (AI) include assisting faculty members in preparing apparatus or materials for demonstrations and maintenance and/or monitoring of studio and exhibition areas and equipment.
Updated 12.18.07
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