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MFA Admissions at Transart Institute
 

WHAT IS THE MFA CREATIVE PRACTICE?
A hybrid low-residency-online MFA program in art with residencies in Berlin & New York City and one-on-one advisement during the academic year.

History
Transart Institute was founded in 2004 by two artists. The previous MFA in New Media program was accredited by the Austrian Ministry of Education and Culture through Donau University Krems, Krems, Austria and the first summer residency was held in 2005 with an international body of 25 students and eight faculty. The current MFA Creative Practice program is validated through the School of Art and Media at the University of Plymouth in the UK.

Goals
In this a-disciplinary program, students are free to pursue work in any art-related genre and to create their own course of study, working independently and with the support of faculty and self-chosen studio and research advisors. Short periods of intensive residency permit students to continue with their professional work and keep a balanced personal life while participating in the program.

Purpose
The hybrid online MFA program in art is intended to lift the boundaries between applied and fine arts, traditional and new media, artists and scholars. The program aims to create a space for students of all disciplines to interact with a wide range of artists, scientists, theorists, media practitioners and visionaries. Students investigate their work independently and transdisciplinarily in both a cultural and studio context. Whatever genres students choose to work in, the program is designed to: enrich students’ praxis; foster change; facilitate a connection between group and personal work; provide the means for contextualizing work in the wider world; and develop interaction strategies with audiences.

Location
Transart Institute is an international program. Summer residencies take place in cooperation with arts organizations in Europe. This summer residency location will be Tanzfabrik in Berlin. Fall residencies take place in New York at various arts initiatives and galleries. Transart Institute provides a range of accommodation listings and arranges a special group rate at a student hotel each summer as well as student travel and city guides. Most students prefer to stay together but students make their own arrangements for travel, accommodations and meals during the residencies so many options are available. Travel info can be found here .

Language
The on-site part of the program takes place in English. Many languages are spoken but courses, critiques and lectures all take place in English. Students must have a very good command of spoken English. Student off-site semester work can take place in any language that the student and their advisors have in common. All administrative paper work (including student and faculty/evaluations) must be in English. If English is not their first language, students may be required to provide a TOEFL with a score (iBT) of 52 or better.

Transart Institute Scholarships
For PhD studies graduates of the Transart MFA receive a 30% scholarship. Assistantships of USD 2,500 per semester are available to students who are citizens and residents of developing countries.

The MFA application committee is authorized to award scholarships of up to 10,000 USD with acceptance into the program and up to 18,000 USD for students o are citizens and residents of developing countries. Please note that Transart has no full scholarships. Additional financing should be available through sources in the student’s country of residence and/or citizenship. Private student loans are available via Sallie Mae International.

Criteria for Admissions
Applications are evaluated by committee on the basis of:

• Applicant’s artistic achievement
• Applicant’s potential for growth and creativity
• Applicant’s ability to work and think independently
• Applicant’s interest in engaging in discourse, developing relationships and contributing to the Ti community.

Deferment Policy
Deferment of admission is not permitted. Admitted candidates who cannot attend the upcoming summer session must reapply to the program for consideration in a future year.

Credits
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Practice carries 240 UK credits, equal to 60 credits in the U.S. and 120 ECTS in the Bologna system. The program is validated through School of Art and Media at the University of Plymouth, UK.

Disability
Transart Institute will undertake every reasonable effort to accommodate students with special needs or disabilities, be they physical or sensory impairments, mental health and learning difficulties, or other health conditions. Prospective applicants should indicate any special needs and/or disabilities on the admissions application form. All special needs will be negotiated after individual consultations.

For How to apply, please visit the website.

Email: admin@transartinstitute.org