If you want to improve your art skills by getting a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree but find it hard to balance school and your daily life, a Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts (Low-Res MFA) program may be the best option for you. Below are some benefits you will enjoy from attending the Low-Residency MFA program at SAIC.
Flexibility
The Low-Res MFA program does not require students to remain on campus full-time. This way, students can pursue an education without neglecting their career, family life, or other obligations.
At SAIC, the Low-Residency MFA program is a three-year program. Spring and fall semesters are spent working remotely, but students undergo three consecutive summer residencies at SAIC. During this time, students interact with their peers, create, construct, and critique work during six-week long intensives.
The Low-Res MFA is a multi-disciplinary program. During remote learning periods, an SAIC alumni advisor is paired with each student in their geographic area.
Elevated Coursework
During summer residencies, students participate in numerous studio and classroom-based courses. They attend seminars and readings on methods of artmaking, distribution, and interpretation. Additionally, visiting artists and scholars share their own work and provide mentorship, as well as participate in individual student and group studio visits.
Community
Being on campus during summer residencies allows students to create connections with their peers and SAIC faculty. This initiates teamwork, the exchange of ideas, and allows students to review each other’s work and receive valuable feedback on their own creations.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Low Residency MFA Program
If you’re interested in the Low-Res MFA program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, contact them via their website to learn more.
