Master of Fine Art in Studio Art - Glass

Kent State University

The Master of Fine Art degree in Studio Art is designed to prepare students for careers as independent visual arts through the cultivation and refinement of a successful studio practice. The program emphasizes intensive personal investigation and the development of strong aesthetic and conceptual understanding. In addition to time in their own studio, students have opportunities to enhance existing skills and knowledge by observing undergraduate class demonstrations and critiques.Program Learning OutcomesGraduates of the program will be able to: Demonstrate advanced professional competence in some aspect of studio art as exemplified by considerable depth of knowledge and achievement of a significant body of work. Demonstrate a deep and comprehensive awareness of historical and cultural contents of art production. Demonstrate advanced skills of aesthetic judgement and assessment, as well as integration/synthesis and independent thought. Demonstrate an awareness of contemporary art making and relevant issues through dialogues with professional artists and curators.The Glass concentration is based on the belief that successful creative work results from spending time with one’s ideas and receiving constructive and supportive criticism from faculty and peers. The concentration aims to create an atmosphere where students pursue ideas and engage in an extended scholarly dialogue. While building on the legacy of the American Studio Glass Movement, students are fostered to be leaders in redefining the future of studio glassmaking.

College of the Arts