Graduate Studies
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s MFA program in art advances students in their experiential and conceptual development by providing a studio-focused program with an emphasis on self-directed exploration.
How we support our students
In close consultation with the School of Art Faculty, students are supported in: honing and expanding their skills in mediums relevant to their current research while exploring new subjects and mediums; improving their ability to articulate in both verbal and written form the historical and theoretical underpinnings of the artwork that they produce; and growing their professional skills to facilitate a successful and sustainable career in the arts and beyond.
MFA students will achieve these goals by meeting milestones outlined in the Graduate Handbook, including: a public final exhibition, screening, or performance; a verbal defense; a written component; and extensive documentation. MFA students are encouraged to take advantage of the resources outside of the School of Art as active members of the UT research community.
