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# Learn About the Graduate Programs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
- URL: https://hyperallergic.com/learn-about-the-graduate-programs-at-pennsylvania-academy-of-the-fine-arts-pafa-2/
- Published: 2017-01-18T19:44:15.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-24T16:28:04.000Z
- Description: Three programs of graduate studies at PAFA provide the tools, skills, and intellectual foundation for a lifetime of creative achievement.
- Author: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
- Tags: Announcement, Art Education, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, #wp, #wp-post, #image-position-hidden, #Import 2025-11-24 07:23 (2016, 2017, part 2)

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The [**graduate programs at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)** ](http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=110617026&iu=/16307266/hyp%5F1x1)offer students a transformational experience in a rigorous and supportive learning environment. PAFA’s curriculum is interdisciplinary and focuses on individual studio practice. The outstanding faculty provides a broad range of viewpoints and approaches to art-making.

The student-run [**Visiting Artist Program**](http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=110617386&iu=/16307266/hyp%5F1x1) brings leading artists to PAFA’s campus to discuss their work and meet with students. A large and diverse body of fellow student artists forms a dynamic and engaged peer group.

All graduate students enroll in studio and seminar courses, engage in independent studio work, and have regular individual and group critiques with faculty.

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[**Three programs of graduate studies**](http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=110617026&iu=/16307266/hyp%5F1x1) at PAFA provide the tools, skills, and intellectual foundation for a lifetime of creative achievement:

- [**The Master of Fine Arts degree program**](http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=110618106&iu=/16307266/hyp%5F1x1) is a full-time, two-year program that offers an intensive and immersive studio art experience.  
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