Graduate Bulletin
Painting, M.F.A.
Center for the Arts / TYLER SCHOOL OF ART
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: January 15
Applications are evaluated together after the deadline date.
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
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 and a portfolio specific to Painting are required.
Statement of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be approximately
500-1,000 words in length and should include the following
elements: your 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: 79 iBT or 550 PBT.
Portfolio:
As a Master of Fine Arts applicant, you must submit a
portfolio that consists of 20 images representative of the immediate
direction of your work. Portfolios are to be uploaded at https://temple.slideroom.com/,
as instructed at the website. SlideRoom requires an additional fee
for this service. Original work, slides, CD-ROMs, catalogs,
photographs, books, and/or binders are not acceptable substitutes for
the SlideRoom portfolio and will not be reviewed or returned.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Transfer Credit:
Upon approval of the appropriate department chairperson and the
Associate Dean, up to 9 credits of graduate work may be transferred into
the M.F.A. program as Art History or Studio electives. Only credits
received within five years of the transfer request are eligible. No
decisions are made concerning transfer credits until students have
successfully completed 15 matriculated s.h. at Tyler. The maximum number
of credits a student may transfer is 9.

Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 60, including 33 credits in Projects and Seminar Classes, 12 credits in Art History, and 12-15 credits in Studio Electives.
Projects and Seminar Classes (33 credits):
21 credits over 4 semesters of:
PDS 8011:
Graduate Drawing
PDS 8183:
Graduate Projects: Sculpture
PDS 8383:
Graduate Projects: Painting and Sculpture
PDS 8483: Graduate Projects: Painting
PDS 8502:
Graduate Seminar (4 semesters)
TYLE 8001: Graduate Professional Practices (1 semester)
Art History (12 credits):
Of the four required courses, two must be Art
History Seminar classes chosen from a range of graduate offerings
(5000 to 5800 or 8000 to 9980).
Studio Electives (12-15 credits):
Course descriptions can be viewed on the Class Schedule. Please
note that taking any course under the 5000 level for graduate
credit requires prior approval from the studio area head.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Internship: No internship is required.
Culminating Events:
Thesis Exhibition:
An approved thesis exhibition, written
statement, and slide and/or CD portfolio are required at the final
review in order to meet the M.F.A. requirements. Approval of the
student's graduate committee is required.

Contacts
Program Contact Information:
http://tyler.temple.edu/programs/painting-drawing
Department Information:
Graduate Admissions Office
Tyler School of Art
2001 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
tylergrd@temple.edu
215-777-9090
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Nicole Howard
tylergrd@temple.edu
215-777-9090
Program Coordinator:
Margo Margolis
margo.margolis@temple.edu
215-79176
Graduate Chairperson:
Margo Margolis
margo.margolis@temple.edu
215-777-9176
Chairperson:
Margo Margolis
margo.margolis@temple.edu
215-777-9176

About the Program
The graduate program in Painting is a two-year, 60-credit program
leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree. The program emphasizes
Painting as an ongoing discipline that is rooted in a rich history. It
derives its vitality from what painters share with artists of the past
in conjunction with the contemporary world. We are committed to
providing our students with an understanding of the broad cultural and
historical context in which art is made and experienced.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years
Campus Location:
Main
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Full-time status is required.
Department Information:
Graduate Admissions Office
Tyler School of Art
2001 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
tylergrd@temple.edu
215-777-9090
Interdisciplinary Study:
The focus in Painting 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 graduate student in Painting can elect to spend one
of the two years in the program at Temple's campus in Rome, Italy. Since
space is limited, faculty approval is required. Students can also elect
to spend a summer in Rome or with the Crafts Department program in
Scotland.
Ranking:
The M.F.A. program in Painting is ranked among the top seven graduate programs in Painting in the 2008 Graduate Edition of U.S. News & World Report.
Accreditation:
This degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Areas of Specialization:
We encourage independent artistic exploration and
development in an atmosphere of free and open exchange between students
and a professionally active faculty. Our aim is to produce artists who
will be creatively active throughout their lives, enriching their
communities in many different capacities.
Job Placement:
The M.F.A. program prepares graduates for careers as professional artists, craftspersons, designers, and educators.
Licensure:
Not applicable.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy:
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 and teaching
undergraduate classes.

Updated 5.9.13
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