Fine Art

Master's Degree Program

Immerse yourself in the study and creation of art in the fine art master’s program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and open the door to rewarding creative career opportunities.

As the only fine art master’s degree in visual arts in Alaska — and one of the only in the nation with a concentration in Native Arts — we’re committed to helping artists with diverse cultural perspectives from around the state find and strengthen their artistic voices. Whether you want a career as a practicing artist, curator, gallery owner, or educator, you’ll build a strong foundation in the studio arts as a student in our highly respected fine art master’s program.

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Why Earn Your Fine Art Master’s Degree at UAF?

When you join UAF’s fine art master’s program, you’ll study alongside other talented artists and learn from experienced faculty who prioritize their students’ success. You’ll also have the freedom to design the course of study that aligns with your busy schedule and career aspirations.

An art master’s degree tailored to you

The fine art master’s program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers concentrations within the program so that you can customize your degree to align with your interests and professional goals. Choose from the following concentrations:

  • Ceramics
  • Computer Art
  • Drawing
  • Native Art
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture

Individual faculty support

We have an intentionally small fine art master’s program to ensure that each student receives the academic and professional support they need to excel. You’ll be able to work closely with our esteemed faculty as you master techniques and prepare your work for exhibition. You’ll never be on your own in the art master’s program.

 

Practical teaching experience

If you are interested in art education, the University of Alaska Fairbanks fine art master’s program offers a limited number of teaching assistantships that let you work with faculty in their classroom before becoming the instructor of record in your own classroom — all while helping you pay for your education

An engaged community

As you earn your fine art master’s degree at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, you can join our student-run organizations dedicated to the arts, including the Student Arts Alliance North, Sculpture Club (Student Learning Arts Guild), and the Student Ceramic Arts Guild. Find more information on student organizations at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

 

Flexible course delivery

We know how important your professional and personal schedules are. That’s why we offer courses in a number of formats —including online and hybrid — to help you earn your fine art master’s degree on your terms.

 

What Can You Do with a Fine Art Master’s Degree?

Earning a fine or studio art master’s degree from UAF will prepare you for many career fields across a vast range of settings, including state and federal arts organizations, museums, colleges and universities, and galleries.

The concentrations offered in the fine art master’s program allow you to prepare for the medium and industry you want to work in for the rest of your career. One of the most satisfying things about studying fine arts is the ability to work anywhere in the world.

After graduating from the fine art master’s program, you could pursue positions including:

  • Artist in residence
  • Art historian
  • Tour guide
  • Curator
  • Gallery owner
  • Freelance photographer
  • Educator

 

 

Get Started on Your Fine Art Master’s Degree Program

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