2016-2017 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Painting, MFA


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Contact

Kevin Larmon, Department of Art
102 Shaffer Art Building, 315-443-4613, klarmon@syr.edu

Faculty

Sharon Gold, Andrew Havenhand, Kevin Larmon, Stephen Zaima

Description

Painting and drawing have excellent facilities in which candidates pursue independent work and research. Each student has a large studio space and is encouraged to be self-motivated. Students work in a variety of contemporary and traditional styles and media and develop critical and self-reflective skills.  Painting and drawing have an impressive tradition of excellence, more than 100 years in the making.

Alumni include Bradley Walker Tomlin, Robert Goodnough, Sidney Tillim, Charles Hinman, Peter Plagens, Sol Lewitt, Elizabeth Murray, and Rebecca Purdum.

Program Requirements


Major Studio: 24 credits


Studio Electives: 12 credits


Art History or related academics: 12 credits


Free Electives: 6 credits


Graduate Seminar: 3 credits


Final Presentation: 3 credits


Total Credits Required: 60


Length of residency: 3 years


Degree Awarded: MFA in Painting


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