Can you recommend online writing certificate programs and tell me what makes your recs good? Thanks! [more inside]
posted by Rudy Gerner on Nov 2, 2009 - 5 answers

How much is too much when it comes to student loans for an MFA program? [more inside]
posted by nameless.k on Apr 1, 2009 - 19 answers

I got a phone call telling me I got accepted to grad school. Trying to work out funding options before the package gets here and whether it's worth it (sorta complicated situation, details inside). Help? [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Mar 10, 2009 - 4 answers

Do any accredited, respectable, non-residential , MFA Writing programs exist out there? [more inside]
posted by esereth on Sep 30, 2008 - 7 answers

What's the deal with getting a creative writing MFA from an American school, as a Canadian? [more inside]
posted by skwt on Jul 23, 2008 - 10 answers

I would like to end up teaching fine arts (specifically printmaking) at a university level but have a Bachelor's Degree in a completely different field and only a small amount of experience. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by RobertFrost on May 30, 2008 - 16 answers

How can I find funding for a MFA at Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland? [more inside]
posted by occidental on Apr 24, 2008 - 1 answer

What are the best MFA programs in painting, both national and international, and resources and techniques for further researching them?
posted by CaptMcalister on Apr 9, 2008 - 3 answers

New York Creative Writing/Critical Theory PHD: I am currently undertaking an MA in Creative Writing and Critical Theory in London, and plan to go on to PHD after I finish. I would ideally like to go to an East coast USA/New York university to do this (for several reasons). I'd like some help with finding a good list of possible institutions... [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Oct 16, 2007 - 26 answers

I recently received my Masters of Fine Arts degree from a fairly well known program here in Chicago. I'm kinda second guessing if the whole thing was worth it. Do employers/gallery owners actually care? I know everything hinges upon my portfolio, but do I really have a leg up on the competition?
posted by inkfly on Sep 17, 2007 - 9 answers

If I've been out of college for twelve years, from whom do I get recommendations for graduate school? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm considering getting a MFA, what kind of jobs can you get with that? [more inside]
posted by Hands of Manos on Apr 16, 2007 - 22 answers

Hey, creative sorts: I could use a little help with a theatrical directing portfolio for an MFA interview. [more inside]
posted by lauranesson on Feb 16, 2007 - 8 answers

my roommate, a 26-year old canadian male, seeks an MFA program that is: good focussed on painting short (2 years max, 1 year is better) in a cool city at a good school taught in english. he would consider any city, but has a special love for new york, amsterdam, london, or berlin. thanks!
posted by twistofrhyme on Nov 27, 2006 - 1 answer

I'm wondering if anyone knows much about Phds with creative dissertations versus MFAs. I want to eventually teach college-level creative writing. [more inside]
posted by Destroid on Mar 30, 2006 - 10 answers

Which neighborhood/apartment complex to choose in North Miami? [more inside]
posted by bilabial on Mar 27, 2006 - 7 answers

Any info on MFA programs in and around Chicago? [more inside]
posted by garethspor on Apr 18, 2005 - 5 answers

MFA-filter: photography or writing? [more inside]
posted by DaShiv on Mar 15, 2005 - 16 answers

I'm looking for schools with MFA painting and/or printmaking programs that would welcome a student with a BFA in illustration. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by Hypharse on Nov 19, 2004 - 3 answers