The Master of Fine Arts in Writing (MFAW) welcomes writers of all genresfiction, nonfiction, poetry, and playwritingand visual artists who work with language as an integral component of their practice. The two-year program provides a rigorous yet flexible curriculum to challenge and accommodate individual explorations of process and form.<br><br>Curriculum<br>Graduate Projects: These are the heart of the Writing MFA program. Modeled on the tradition of artists studio visits, MFAW students meet one-on-one with faculty advisors who offer intensive, focused insight and feedback on independently driven projects. Graduate students may work closely with advisors from both within the Writing Program and across the School to expand the critical vocabularies that are pertinent to their practice. Explore our faculty profiles to learn more about SAIC's award-winning faculty members.