ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS
Applicants for admission to the MFA degree program in Photography must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college, university or art/design school or the equivalent degree from a recognized international institution. It is not required that applicants have majored in studio art as undergraduates, only that they demonstrate their readiness for the challenges of MFA studies.
Please take note of the general graduate admissions requirements in addition to the Departmental Requirements page as they are constantly updated by the Department of Admissions with current policies.
APPLICATION ADVICE
Images: We recommend strongly that students submit individual image slides of works or installations, and not a PDF with multiple details, texts, and titles therein. This helps the committee efficiently and effectively review your portfolio.
Curation: We recommend choosing images that show a strong artistic voice, and deep engagement. For this reason, we discourage presenting works that are primarily technical demonstrations.
APPLICATION RESOURCES
- Artsy – 7 Tips for Applying to Art School
- Creative Independent – How to Write an Artist Statement
- GYST – Art School
- GYST – Artist Statement Guidelines
- Lesley – Six Things You Need To Know Before Applying to an MFA Program
- Artspace – How to Photograph Your Work Like a Professional
CAMPUS VISITS
The Admissions Office is presently offering general in person campus tours to undergraduate and graduate students. You can find out more about an on campus tour by emailing: visit@pratt.edu.
