Overview

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The mission of the Fine Arts master program from The American College of the Mediterranean is to link contemporary artist concerns to a study of the visible world and to give students a cross-cultural viewpoint through extended study in the museums and galleries of Europe and the Mediterranean Basin.

Focus of the program:

Emphasizes the combination of studio art process with liberal arts learning
A comparative discipline of observation, perceptual analysis, and extensive museum and art historical study
Accentuates cross-cultural viewpoints through extended study in the cities, museums, and galleries of Europe and the Mediterranean Basin
Students form a coherent critical platform and an arts management process by which to present their work

Integrated apprenticeship courses in studio art education models

ACM faculty is comprised of experts in their fields. Both academics and professionals in their field, ACM faculty provide the MFA the academic depth and the real-life experience necessary for a well-rounded Fine Arts education.

Each MFA student is assigned one studio faculty member and one liberal arts faculty member during the second year of the program to oversee and guide the student. Advisor meetings are scheduled several times each semester to present studio work, critical studies portfolio, and liberal arts portfolio.

Programme Structure

MFA students have some flexibility in how they structure their schedules across the two years of study. The required credits are as follows:

Painting - 13 credits (four studio courses)

Drawing - 6 credits (two studio courses)

Critical Studies - 9 credits (three seminar courses)

Thesis Project - 5 credits

Art History - 6 credits (two courses)
The Masters Forum - 3 credits
Electives - 6 credits (two courses)
Language and Culture - 6 credits (two French courses)
Arts Administration - 3 credits
January Term Traveling Seminar - 3 credits (one traveling seminar course)

Total = 60 credits

Courses include:

Studio-art courses
Art Business and Arts Administration courses
Photography class
Art-history courses
Museum-studies courses
Teaching assistance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aix-en-Provence, France

Disciplines

Fine Arts

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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

Online Application Form
Official Transcript
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume
One Letter of Recommendation*
Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
$60 Non-refundable Application Fee

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

38010 USD / year

≈ 38010 USD / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

38010 USD / year

≈ 38010 USD / year

Additional Details

Estimated academic year 2 total: $26,000

Living costs

Aix-en-Provence

France

750 - 1050 EUR / month

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

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