Studio Art Master’s with a Concentration in Printmaking

Program Overview

The Studio Art Master's with a Concentration in Printmaking at the University of North Texas prepares students for a diverse range of careers in art. The program focuses on intellectual and creative growth, integrating creative research, contemporary theory, and studio practice. Graduates can enter fields such as education, museum work, entrepreneurship, and fine art. The program boasts world-class facilities and faculty, and is located in a vibrant cultural hub near Dallas and Fort Worth.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree, designed to be a broad and intensive terminal degree experience. It focuses on intellectual and creative growth, fostering students' practice and preparing them for a lifetime of accomplishment and meaningful contribution as culture creators. The program tailors to the individual needs of each student through the development of conceptual, aesthetic, and technical skills.

Objectives:

• To integrate creative research, contemporary theory, and studio practice culminating in a solo exhibition.
• To engage in fine art critical practice using ideas and methodologies from across all seven disciplines in the College of Visual Arts and Design.
• To provide students with access to world-class facilities and resources, including a diverse collection of printmaking assets, a letterpress room, and dedicated spaces for photo-print processes and etching.
• To offer graduate courses that focus on professional practices, theory, and rotating topics.
• To prepare graduates for diverse career pathways in education, museum work, entrepreneurship, commercial industry, and the arts.

Teaching:

• The program is led by engaged artists and educators who are recognized nationally and internationally for their intellectual and creative research.
• The studio art faculty are passionate and work to ensure that students realize their potential.
• The program emphasizes a diverse range of research modes and art-making processes.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Education (Professor, lecturer, or technician at a college or university; general art teacher in elementary/high schools; or workshop leader)
• Museum work
• Entrepreneurship
• Commercial industry
• The arts
• Employment Opportunities:
• Fine artist in professional studio practice
• Exhibitions producer
• Public art creator or collaborator on interactive spaces
• Printmakers may join co-operatives with other printers and develop small businesses selling commercial items featuring their work.
• Graduates may be self-employed business owners or work for manufacturers or large-scale studios.
• Additional employment opportunities include the creation of branded merchandise, posters, sign making, gallery curation, and management.
• Projected Growth: Overall employment of fine artists is projected to grow 14% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Other:

• The program is housed in a world-class Tier 1 research institution, with the vibrant cultural capitals of Dallas and Fort Worth a short drive from the UNT Art Building.
• The CVAD Printmaking Studio includes two spacious light-filled open-concept classroom spaces for lithography, intaglio, relief, and monotype, and one for screen printing and bookmaking.
• The program emphasizes the development of marketable skills such as critical thinking, advanced craftsmanship, teamwork, and advanced oral and written communication.