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Master of Fine Arts in Visual and Performing Arts - Visual Arts

INTO Group - George Mason University

USA,Virginia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 28,890/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Virginia

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 4,700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Fine Arts in Visual and Performing Arts - Visual Arts

Program Overview

The MFA in Visual and Performing Arts is a terminal degree which prepares students as professional artists and scholars who can work within their specialty and teach at the university level. Creative work and skill building are at the core of the study. The curriculum is designed for serious and talented students who are prepared to examine modes of creative inquiry in an inclusive, unique environment that promotes exploration, analysis, synthesis, and development as artists.

The MFA in Visual and Performing Arts, concentration in Visual Arts, is a terminal degree that prepares students to become professional artists, work in technology or arts-related fields, and teach at the university level. Students select an emphasis in one of the following: New Media, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, or InterArts. Students have the opportunity to combine art forms in projects that may be installation, performance, publishing, time-based, or writing-based, and combine creative and critical approaches in their work.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,890 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in INTO Group - George Mason University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - 20 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 67.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Undergraduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship Progression scholarship International scholarship Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship	Undergraduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. • Applicable to International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program enrollments. Progression scholarship • Successful completion of International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program and matriculate to George Mason. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 on International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $3,000 per year • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 on International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $6,000 per year. • Maintain consecutive enrollment at George Mason as a full-time, degree-seeking student in an approved undergraduate program. • Renewable up to three years as long as the student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.0+. International scholarship • No scholarship application is required since all directly admitted international students are eligible for scholarship consideration starting at $6,000. • Applicable to full-time first year Direct Entry degreeseeking international enrollments. • High academic standing is required. • Must have non-immigrant and non-resident status; an F-1 visa is also required. LINK: www.gmu.edu/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships/masonscholarships Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. • Applicable to Graduate Pathway program enrollments. • Personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for some regions.	Undergraduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship-$12,000 (Up to $12,000 on the first year) Progression scholarship-$3,000-$6,000 per year ($9,000-$18,000 in total) International scholarship-$80,000 (Up to $20,000 per year (renewable annually)) Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship-$4,000 (Up to $4,000 on the first year)

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.