Application deadline: January 7, 2017
Cornell University
College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
Department of Art
224 Tjaden Hall
Ithaca, NY 14850
The two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at Cornell, is an education in making artistic “objects” that reflect intellectual judgment, philosophical understanding, historical knowledge, and ethical principles sufficient to engage and influence the often bewildering complexity of contemporary life.
The MFA program is an intensive and intimate community which has an exceptional breadth and integration of its context. Each student works closely with an advisor committee of their choosing, to develop the skills specific to the practice of art. In addition to and within the understanding that there are more general skills necessary to a critical apprehension of the collective condition. This distinction is made in order to clarify that the department does not view art itself merely as a profession, but as a way of understanding and communicating meaning through materials, language, and images.
Students interested in the MFA program are encouraged to contact Carl Ostendarp, Director of Graduate Studies, or faculty members directly to ask questions and arrange an in-person interview.
For questions related to the application process please contact [email protected].
