| Program |
About the Program |
Who Applies |
Life after SMFA |
| Studio Diploma |
One of the nation’s oldest programs of its kind, the Studio Diploma is an intensive, all-elective studio art program. |
Motivated students of any age who want to spend concentrated time in the studio and shape their own creative direction, including:
- High school graduates
- College transfers
- College graduates
- Career changers
- Nontraditional students
- Retirees
- Artists
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Some Studio graduates go on to graduate study in fine art, others begin their practice as artists, and still other continue to the SMFA’s Fifth Year Certificate Program, and have an opportunity to win a Traveling Scholarship and an exhibition at the MFA. |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) |
The Bachelor of Fine Arts combines intense studio experience at SMFA with rigorous study of the liberal arts. You study at the SMFA and Tufts or Northeastern university and earn a degree from Tufts or Northeastern. |
Students interested in acquiring an undergraduate degree in studio art, including:
- High school graduates
- College transfer students
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Many BFA graduates pursue additional advanced study, such as MFA or MAT programs; others launch careers as practicing artists or in creative fields. |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts plus MAT(BFA Plus) in Art Education |
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Plus MAT in Art Education Program focuses on the development of the artist and prepares the artist to teach. You study at the SMFA and Tufts and earn a Tufts degree. |
Students interested in acquiring an undergraduate degree plus a teaching degree in art education, including:
- High school graduates
- College transfer students
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BFA Plus graduates are eligible to teach art in public and private schools at the elementary, middle, or high school level, without an additional degree. |
| Combined-Degree (BFA/BS or BFA/BA) |
The Combined-Degree Program is an ideal option for students who are passionate about academics and artmaking. You study at the SMFA and Tufts and receive two separate Tufts degrees. |
Students interested in acquiring undergraduate degrees in both academics and studio art, including:
- High school graduates
- College transfer students
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Many Combined-Degree graduates pursue advanced study, such as MFA or MAT programs; others launch careers as practicing artists or in creative work.
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