Overview

Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Arts and Writing from California Institute of Integral Studies engages a culture of inquiry to further develop and articulate your work. We believe that through this conversation across the arts, genuine and meaningful discovery happens.

Quick Facts:

The MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Writing is a two-year, 39-unit asynchronous, online program with required virtual meetings for all courses at the start of each fall and spring semester.
We also offer a residential course, Interdisciplinary Arts Seminar (1-2 units), each fall and spring semester that students can take once or multiple times. The course includes a 4-day residency in San Francisco (fall semester) and other locations (spring semester). It provides opportunities to build relationships with cohort members and our MFA community, participate in events with arts organizations, visit local art spaces and venues, and work with guest artists. We also offer shared events with The Arts at CIIS.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Inquiry for Interdisciplinary Artists
Arts in Context
The Artist in the World: Preparing the Artist’s Portfolio
Arts Mentorship
Interdisciplinary Arts Workshop
Art Practice as Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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International students are encouraged to meet priority deadlines due to additional time required for obtaining the student visa.

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Fine Arts View 12 other Masters in Fine Arts in United States

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GPA

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General requirements

Online Application
Minimum GPA: A GPA of 3.0 or higher in previous coursework is required. However, a GPA below 3.0 does not automatically disqualify an applicant and CIIS will consider a prospective student whose GPA is between 2.0 and 3.0. These individuals are required to submit a GPA Statement and are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions to discuss their options.
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all accredited academic institutions attended where 7 or more credits have been earned.
Degree Requirement: An undergraduate degree (B.A., B.S., or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
Autobiographical Statement
Art sample
Vision/Goal Statement
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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26793 USD / year

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26793 USD / year

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26793 USD / year

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