The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is a terminal studio degree designed to further the individual development of degree candidates and to provide them with professional competency in the studio arts. Areas of concentration in the Department of Art and Design include: Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Textiles. At SIUE, all areas of study are taught by College of Arts and Sciences faculty who are practicing art professionals who, maintaining vigorous national exhibition schedules, make SIUE one of the most comprehensive studio art programs in the region. The program coursework is offered as traditional daytime and evening courses. A graduate degree in art studio is intended to prepare students for a wide variety of careers, including work in museums, art galleries, cultural institutions and academia.<br><br>In the Department of Art and Design, cross-disciplinary and multimedia work is encouraged. This holds especially true for the printmaking area. Traditional as well as experimental print methods are practiced, but students are encouraged to develop their own styles and working methods as they study the work of established artists. A professional attitude is expected in all aspects of the working and exhibiting process. The program currently celebrates over 25 years of producing exciting contemporary printmakers who have distinguished themselves in exhibitions, writing and teaching.