MFA
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Definition
- Noun:
- A Master's degree in Fine Arts: An advanced academic degree awarded for graduate study in the visual or performing arts, typically requiring studio work and a creative thesis or project.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She earned her MFA from a prestigious art school.
- The university offers an MFA program in creative writing.
- A teaching position at the college often requires an MFA.
Advanced Usage
"to hold an MFA": to possess a Master of Fine Arts degree.
- He holds an MFA in sculpture and now exhibits his work internationally.
"MFA candidate": a student who is currently enrolled in and working toward completing a Master of Fine Arts program.
- As an MFA candidate, her focus is on experimental film.
Variants and Related Words
- Master of Fine Arts: The full, formal title of the degree, often used interchangeably with the initialism "MFA."
- Graduate degree: A broader category of advanced degrees that includes the MFA.
- Studio art: A common focus area within many MFA programs.
Synonyms
- Advanced degree: A general term for any degree beyond a bachelor's.
- Graduate degree: A synonym for an advanced degree obtained after a bachelor's.
Related Phrases
"Pursuing an MFA": The act of being a student in a Master of Fine Arts program.
- After working as a graphic designer, she is now pursuing an MFA.
"MFA thesis exhibition": A final show or presentation of creative work required to complete the degree.
- The gallery will host the MFA thesis exhibition for the graduating class.
Noun
- a master's degree in fine arts