The Art & Technology MFA Track prepares graduates to pursue self-directed creative research in any related concentration such as digital imaging, experimental media, digital sculpture, performance art, installation art, physical computing, time-based art, robotics, Web based information art, and/or any approach to the creation of artistic content outside static disciplines.
This creative research will result in the actualization of innovative digital art projects after exhaustive preparation throughout the standard professional workflow of concept development, logistical planning, technical development and final production of the digital art thesis project.
Graduate courses, group discussion, critiques and consultation with thesis advisors emphasize critical thinking, development of aesthetic concepts, historical perspectives of art theory, philosophical questions relative to creation and context of image-making, content as end experience as well as product, fine arts application of computer technologies/digital media, and preparation to function professionally as well as socially within the Art World structure of galleries, museums, dealers, curators, art critics, etc.
Thesis art projects will be presented in a professional thesis exhibition including photographic documentation in a thesis book complete with written critical evaluation of the thesis project. Graduates will also be expected to make a successful oral defense of their final thesis to thesis advisors.
Curriculum requirements
for the
Master of Fine Arts degree
in Fine Arts and Technology
ARTH 601 History of Art & Technology - 3 credits
ARTB 651 Critical Thinking & Writing About the Arts - 3 credits
ARTH 602 Aesthetics and Theory - 3 credits
ARTC 801 Graduate Critique/Thesis Orientation - 3 credits
ART_ ___ Graduate Art Studio - 3 credits
ARTW 601 Graduate Drawing Studio - 3 credits
ARTH 651 Contemporary Art in Context - 3 credits
ARTC 851 Thesis Proposal - 2 credits
ART_ ___ Graduate Art Studio - 3 credits
ART_ ___ Elective - 3 credits
ART_ ___ Elective - 3 credits
ARTB 701 Business of Computer Graphics and Animation - 3 credits
ARTB 751 Professional Critiques - 2 credits
ARTB 702 Graduate Research Assistantship - 3 credits
ART_ ___ Elective - 3 credits
ARTU 902 Thesis: Graduate Studio I - 6 credits
ART_ ___ Elective - 3 credits
ART_ ___ Elective - 3 credits
ARTU 952 Thesis: Graduate Studio II - 6 credits
ARTC 953 Thesis: Paper & Exhibition - 3 credits
Total credits required - 64
Fine Arts and Technology graduate students may choose any of the following for their major elective options: (6-12 credits)
Advanced Graduate Drawing Studio
Advanced Digital Audio
Algorithm in Art and Design
Advanced Digital Imaging
Computer Fundamentals for Artists
C++ Programming for Artists
Advanced Digital Sculpture
Advanced Experimental Media/Performance/Installation
Advanced Digital Video
Physical Computing
Fine Arts and Technology students may choose any of the following for their recommended elective options: (3-9 credits)
3D Computer Modeling & Animation
Character Animation I
Digital Animation Technical Workshop
Concept, Character & Storyboard Development
Character Animation II
2D Computer Animation
Stop Motion Studio
Advanced Concept, Character & Storyboard Development
Advanced 2D Computer Animation
Digital Compositing & Special Effects
Claymation and Stop Motion Techniques
Advanced 3D Computer Modeling & Animation
Students who have completed the NYIT – Master of Arts in Communication Arts degree may use those credits towards the NYIT MFA degree, but will need to take a minimum of 30 MFA credits to earn the MFA degree. Students who were matriculated in the NYIT – Master of Arts in Communication Arts degree program may utilize more than 9 credits toward the MFA degree with permission of the MFA program director.