Overview

This Visual Arts program from Jacksonville University:

The online delivery method enables active working artists to advance creative practice within a supportive academic community. The program includes a two-week “bootcamp” in the summer sessions that are strategically located as an immersive kick starter. This format is designed for working artists who prefer greater flexibility in course work without required travel to Jacksonville.
Studios on Jacksonville University campus are available upon request during the summer sessions.
Offers a 2-year or 3-rotation
Consists of only 10 students in the cohort model
Is one of only a few programs in the southeast and is cost-competitive
Has a military resource center for students using VA benefits
Students are often eligible for tuition reimbursement to help cover program costs through their workplace

Careers

Jacksonville University’s MFA allows you to practice any medium of your choice or a path of interdisciplinary studies, including but not limited to:

Animation
Ceramics
Film
Glass
Illustration
Mixed Media
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual and Graphic Design

Residency Options

JU offers students two residency options.

Low-Residency: Completely online, with a four-week summer residency that includes a two-week summer bootcamp in JU's state-of-the-art facilities
- This is a great option for teachers, whose schedules allow them to be available for residency in the summer
No-Residency: Completely online, with a virtual option during the residency
- This allows you to keep working in your career, with no interruptions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Process Investigation
Ideation
Critical Theory
Marketcraft
Practical Methodology
Contextual Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Jacksonville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Official or Unofficial Transcripts of Academic Work
Artist Statement
Vitae/Resume
Selected Works/Portfolio

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22500 USD / year

≈ 22500 USD / year
Out-of-State

22500 USD / year

≈ 22500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22500 USD / year

≈ 22500 USD / year

Living costs

Jacksonville

United States

1033 - 1668 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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