PNCA’s MFA in Visual Studies is a multidisciplinary, mentor-based program that encourages independent inquiry and supports critical approaches to the production of visual art. The flexible structure and generalist nature of the program allow students to pursue a single discipline, such as painting, or a combined practice that bridges multiple disciplines and media, including but not limited to: animation, communication design, illustration, installation, painting, photography, printmaking, sequential arts, sculpture, sound, performance, and video. As a complement to intensive one-on-one faculty mentorships, students benefit from contact with a rich network of instructors, critical thinkers, writers, and curators in the Portland area, as well as exposure to a dynamic roster of acclaimed visiting artists and designers. Seminars, lectures, exhibition opportunities, and national and international travel, add to a rigorous and investigative educational experience where experienced makers refine and expand their creative practices.

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