M.F.A. In conjunction with the mission of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Marywood's Art Department offers the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees. Each program is supported by accomplished, professional faculty, visiting artists of acclaim, impressive exhibit offerings and excellent academic and technical resources. The Master of Fine Arts Program in Visual Arts is designed to provide professional emphasis for persons with an intense commitment to their art who intend to become serious professional artists. Students interested in the Ad Design or Illustration concentrations can begin in summer only. The personal development of the graduate student as therapist is essential to this program.
Students use art therapy in collaboration with the approaches described by psychologists.
Through a course of study combining theory and practice, the program follows guidelines for art therapy training recommended by the American Art Therapy Association. Study with outstanding practitioners in these fields acts as a springboard for further professional growth and education. Further information is available upon request from the Art Department. The program is designed to enrich the scope of their professional work and to extend their academic status.