A Learning Environment

Fontbonne University's Master of Arts degree and Master of Fine Arts degree programs provide a teaching, learning and research environment that enables students to become professionally and intellectually effective as artists.

Our program offers courses with a focus on the representational, figurative and traditional methods of art instruction, as well as programs that nurture the artist's vision and creative potential for the contemporary student. The program involves daily interaction with outstanding faculty and visiting artists; regular provate and group critiques; and participation in drawing, painting, sculpture and ceramic classes. We emphasize independent studio work in addition to teaching important skills in class.

Student Focused

Classes are small. Professors are knowledgeable, experienced and committed to your success. All of our faculty are working artists and share effective contemporary techniques that will challenge you to exceed your own expectations, explore new ideas, prepare you to share your talent with patrons and teach you how to inspire students of your own.

Flexibility

Students deal with projects in their own discipline. Elective classes enable you to customize your earning experience. Flexible hours make it easy to schedule up to three classes a semester around your demanding work schedule.

More Resources

Master of Arts and Fine Arts students have access to extensive up-to-date facilities, including:

• Departmental digital imaging lab
• Black and white photography facility with dark room
• Ceramic studio with gas and electric kilns and an outdoor salt kiln, kick and electric wheels
• Bronze foundry
• Blacksmithing forges and equipment
• Workshop including welding and metalworking equipment
• Power and hand tools for frame building
• Air compressor for large stone carving
• Individual studios

Want to learn more?

Contact us at (314) 889-4572 or finearts@fontbonne.edu to schedule an informational meeting.