LCAD MFA

Laguna College of Art and Design’s MFA is a two-year program of focused research into the formal and conceptual potentials of figurative art. The core goal of the program is to build on traditional skills acquired in undergraduate study to realize the ideas possible in the discipline of representational art. This goal is to be achieved through the creation of a coherent body of work, a written thesis and a thesis exhibition. Additionally, our students will gain insights into the presentation and marketing of their work and be educated in the logistics of teaching art at the college level.
Our MFA recognizes that there are particular technical, ideational and formal issues related to representation that require specialized study at the graduate level, and we strive to meet these demands with a faculty and curriculum tailored to these needs. Our program has been created to provide a supportive environment for artists who wish to address contemporary subject matter while acknowledging historical painting traditions.