Overview

At Drawing from New York Academy of Art through this engaged and intensive study, students explore the elements of design, composition, scale, proportion, gesture, light on form, value, tonal construction, and the practical application of anatomy and perspective through sustained investigations of the human figure from direct observation.

Learning outcomes

The Drawing Concentration at New York Academy of Art provides intensive challenges that expand upon drawing’s foundational principles through the exploration of the nature of drawing as a unique, progressive, and constantly evolving visual language that embraces both tradition and innovation. The subject of drawing is explored to expand upon the formal, narrative and conceptual potentials of the medium while encouraging students to realize their artistic vision and formulate their unique experiences and insights into compelling and articulate visual statements.

Drawing Concentration Core Outcomes

ability to utlilize multi-figure compositions

ability to draw at life-scale

understanding of linear and arial perspective

grasp of synthetic compositional and pictorial construction

knowledge of historical and contemporary drawing approaches

understanding of traditional, contemporary and experimental drawing media

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Figure Drawing I Intensive

Artistic Anatomy I: Structural Anatomy

Art & Culture Seminar I: 1860-1960 The Birth of Modernism and Its Aftermath

History & Theory of Composition I

Cast Drawing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00

More details

Our admissions process is highly selective, and applicants are encouraged to apply early for inclusion in the incoming class.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Painting & Drawing View 46 other Masters in Painting & Drawing in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the MFA are expected to obtain proficiency in Art History prior to entering the program.
For those with less than two semesters (less than two classes) of undergraduate level art history, we require a reading and writing assignment found here.
This will help prepare you for entering the MFA program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50707 USD / year

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50707 USD / year

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50707 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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