MFA Fine Arts / MS Theory, Criticism, and History of Art, Design and Architecture

The Dual Degree
The dual-degree program allows students to concurrently earn two post-baccalaureate degrees the MFA in Fine Arts and the MS in the History of Art and Design.

Studio
The Master of Fine Arts program offers emphasis in painting/drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and new forms (nontraditional investigations). Students complete two semesters of course work in their major area of emphasis and one year of work on an MFA thesis in their major area, including a written thesis statement and a solo exhibition in our graduate galleries. Degree requirements include nine credits in art criticism/history and six credits in the liberal arts. Twenty-seven elective credits may be used for a wide variety of interdisciplinary, studio, or technical courses in any graduate level studio class in the Institute.

Art History
Graduate studies in the History of Art and Design department provide students with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers as instructors, art and design historians and professionals in museums, galleries, and libraries, or to pursue graduate work at the doctorate level. Through comprehensive study of global art and design within historical and cultural contexts and intensive research and scholarship in specialized areas, students develop a critical understanding of the field as well as research and analytic skills. Graduates demonstrate excellence in independent and critical thinking and understanding of the historical roles and responsibilities of art and design.

Graduate Studies at Pratt
The dual degree provides "behind the scenes" experiences at exhibitions, and opportunities to interact with other departments including interior, industrial, communications, and fashion design, as well as with the School of Liberal Arts to create a unique experience that places the work of the practicing artist in context and enriches the work of the art and design historian. Pratt's faculty is distinguished in training and experience, and they are dedicated mentors with an impressive array of degrees and other professional credentials.

The sample curriculum schedule below indicates how one student’s plan of study might line up. Students will craft their own plan of study with their advisor, choosing from a broad variety of course offerings during their years in the program. Download current History of Art & Design course listings here.

Curriculum

G2156-Requirements for Master of Fine Arts (Ptg/Drwg), 2011

Semester 1

Complete these courses plus 2 elective credits.

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HA-500 Theory & Methodology

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COMPLETE 2 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST HD-505 OR
HD-511 History of Illustration OR
HD-608 History of Industrial Design OR
HD-609 History of Interior Design I OR
HD-610 History of Interior Design II OR
HA-514 Film Criticism OR
HA-517 Documentary Film

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COMPLETE 2 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST ARCH-506 OR
ARCH-537 OR
ARCH-538 OR
ARCH-579 OR
PLAN-627 OR
PLAN-572A OR
UD-531P OR
ARCH-528

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF STUDIO MAJOR

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF ART CRITICISM/ANALYSIS/HISTOR

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF LIBERAL ARTS

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Semester 2

Complete these courses plus 4 elective credits.

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HA-650 Materials, Techniques and Conservation

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COMPLETE 2 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST HA-502 OR
HA-504 Aegean and Greek Art OR
HA-510 Chinese Landscape Painting OR
HA-512 African Art OR
HA-522 Pre-Columbian Art OR
HA-526 Native American Art OR
HA-529 Roman Art

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF STUDIO MAJOR

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF ART CRITICISM/ANALYSIS/HISTOR

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF LIBERAL ARTS

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Semester 3

Complete these courses plus 4 elective credits.

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST HA-627 OR
HA-507 Art by Women: 15th Century to the Present OR
HA-511 Picasso/Matisse Seminar OR
HA-526 Native American Art

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COMPLETE 2 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST HA-501 OR
HA-507 Art by Women: 15th Century to the Present OR
HA-519 Drawings & Prints Seminar: Pisanello to Present OR
HA-523 Rembrandt & His Contemporaries OR
HA-590I Art History of Venice (Venice) OR
HA-515 Southern Baroque Art OR
HA-516 Northern Renaissance Art

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COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF ART CRITICISM/ANALYSIS/HISTOR

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FA-650A Thesis I

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Semester 4

Complete these courses plus 4 elective credits.

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TAKE HA-605 HA-605XXX

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COMPLETE 2 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST HA-509 OR
HA-511 Picasso/Matisse Seminar OR
HA-513 David to Delacroix OR
HA-520 American Art 1770-1940 OR
HA-627 Contemporary Art Seminar

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FA-601 Thesis Statement I

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FA-650B Thesis II

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