Masters Transformative Arts Practice

The MFA in Transformative Arts Practice focuses on the intersection of art and activism.
Specifically, it explores art in social change and the application of art as an agent of
transformation for communities. Program courses are online to serve students who seek a
meaningful educational experience designed for adults with work, family, and/ or social
commitments that make campus-based programs an ineffective choice. In addition to online
coursework, the program offers annual residencies and other optional face-to-face
experiences during which students work with faculty, visiting artists, and classmates.
The interdisciplinary MFA in Transformative Arts Practice degree is designed to engage with
art as a way to positively and effectively respond to social and environmental problems in
ways that inspire and mobilize community-based solutions. Unlike traditional MFA programs
in which students concentrate on a specific medium or form, the interdisciplinary MFA in
Transformative Arts Practice focuses on concept, purpose and intentional engagement
within their broader community. A student entering the MFA will focus on and apply art and
social practice theory within the context of their respective art practice. The MFA program
requires 48 credits to complete.