GRADUATE | PAINTING
MFA IN PAINTING
INTRODUCTION
Painting at the U of M is taught within the broader cultural,
historical, and contemporary context in which art is made and
experienced. Within this context, our undergraduate and graduate
students have a rigorous experience in the discipline of painting.
Instruction in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other media, as well as
opportunities for mixed media exploration with other areas, is combined
with an investigation and discussion of art theory and contemporary
issues. Small classes allow the attention students need to develop
personal interests, aesthetics, and thinking skills. Our faculty and
visiting artists provide both group and individual attention through
lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and critiques.
Students
are introduced to a variety of techniques and principles about the
nature of painting with the intention of encouraging individual
exploration. Undergraduate painting students are required to take
courses in the other fine art concentrations. Because contemporary art
frequently takes the form of multimedia works, painting students often
create works that incorporate other art media such as collage,
photography, drawing, sculpture, digital imagery, and installation.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
baccalaureate degree in chosen concentration or related discipline
official undergraduate transcripts
portfolio of 20 - 30 slides
2 letters of reference
statement of intent
ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Teaching and service assistantships are available to students enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
36 hours of 7000 level studio courses
9 hours of graduate level art history
9 hours of 6000 or 7000 level electives
6 hours of ART 7996, Thesis
JED JACKSON
Painting
Professor
Graduate Painting Advisor
OFFICE: Communication & Fine Arts Bldg. 217
PH: 901/678-0520
FAX: 901/678-2735
EML: jjacksn2@memphis.edu
WWW: jedjackson.com
LINKS
U of M Graduate Catalog
Admissions Login - New User
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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