MFA Art Practice Curriculum

The MFA Art Practice curriculum addresses intellectual, aesthetic, technical, and professional concerns, with an emphasis on locating one’s practice in a broader social context.

Our online model includes:

• Six semesters of highly interactive, media‑rich coursework completed remotely.
• Ongoing small‑group mentorship with leading contemporary artists, curators, and critics.
• An annual invitation to the nine‑day SVA Art Practice Summer Symposium in NYC (optional) in SVA’s Chelsea district.

The program cultivates experimentation, collaboration, and risk‑taking. Students engage in research‑driven practices and work across disciplines, combining traditional and emerging media, technologies, and techniques.

In the final year, students present thesis work during the Summer Symposium, with opportunities for public exhibition in New York City. Click here for a sample schedule.

Degree candidates complete 60 credits, including all required courses.