FAU MFA in Visual Art: Photography Program Overview

Florida Atlantic University's MFA in Visual Art is a three-year, conceptually driven program emphasizing studio practice and cross-disciplinary work. The photography area, led by Associate Professor Sharon Hart, focuses on environmental, place-based, and identity-driven work, with facilities including a 15-station black-and-white darkroom, digital lab with 18 Mac workstations, and equipment checkout. The program admits 3-6 students yearly (1-2 photography-focused), with a total cohort of 10-12. Funding includes Graduate Teaching Assistantships with tuition waiver and stipend. Tuition for in-state students is $7,436.40/year; out-of-state $22,501.20. The South Florida location provides access to Miami museums, WOPHA, Norton Museum, and local galleries. Faculty include Hart, Michael Dillow, and Tere Garcia. Graduates pursue careers as artists, curators, and professors.