MFA Art - Painting Concentration

Before applying to the MFA Art - Painting Concentration, applicants must read the eligibility criteria carefully and then head to the University admission portal. While applying, the applicants must take note that the information filled in the online application form is complete and accurate. Also, all the required documents must be submitted successfully. 

How To Apply for MFA Art - Painting Concentration 

• First, read all the information regarding the course, admission requirements, test score requirements, application deadlines, etc. from the official website - memphis.edu. 

• Then go to the Graduate School admission portal at the University of Memphis Graduate Application.

• Fill out the application form completely and submit all the required documents for admission. 

• Cross-check all the details and submit the application.

• The submitted application then is reviewed by an admissions coordinator in the programme who will inform applicants of the missing documents or information in their application if needed.

• The applicants can check the status of their application through the application portal using their registered account credentials.

• After the application and documentation are received and reviewed by the concerned authority in the programme, the decision regarding the applicant’s admission to the course is made which gets communicated to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

• The final decision will be communicated to the applicants directly by the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Documents Required for MFA Art - Painting Concentration

• Original copy and a copy of Academic transcripts

• Portfolio - 1. Graphic Design: 20-30 images in a powerpoint presentation, of original and/or printed works. Submission of original work may be requested.

2. Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking/ Photography, and Sculpture: 20-30 images in a PowerPoint presentation, of work mainly in the applicant’s concentration area plus some slides of drawings and optional other media. Include additional views of 3D pieces. Submission of original work might be requested.

• Letter of Recommendation

1. Two Letter of recommendation from the persons who know the level of your creativity but are not the members of the area graduate committee.

2. If applying for a teaching assistantship, you need one reference for your teaching ability for each letter of recommendation.

3. Graphic design applicants need to submit two letters of reference.

• A personal statement 

• Copy of Language Proficiency Test scores