Florida International University College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts
Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
Westchester, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts at CARTA is an intense, production-oriented studio art programme that emphasizes individual development and interdisciplinary practice. Students choose from several tracks and follow a flexible curriculum that supports focused studio training or media cross-over. Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in art or equivalent and must submit a portfolio via GetAcceptd.com. The MFA is the terminal degree in studio art and combines studio practice, critique, and research with mentorship from award-winning faculty in Miami, North Miami, and Miami Beach.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue professional artists, curators, educators, gallery managers, or arts leadership.
The Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts is an intense, production-oriented studio art program directed toward individual development. There are several tracks a student can choose from in this program. The curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility to accommodate both those seeking advanced training in a particular studio area and those whose interests may involve more media cross-over. Graduates of the program will be prepared for careers as professional artists. The MFA is the terminal degree in Studio Art.
A Bachelor’s degree in art or equivalent is required for all applicants to the MFA program. Applicants are required to electronically submit a portfolio of their works for review by a departmental committee. The department utilizes the GetAcceptd.com portal for the portfolio submissions.
