Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) in Studio Arts - Southwestern Ceramics & Printmaking

Academic Overview & Description

Immersed in Taos's legendary historic arts colony, delivering intensive instruction in ceramic sculpture, traditional raku firing, stone lithography, and plein air landscape painting.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Taos Art Colony Endowment Scholarship: $2,500/year portfolio talent award

Tuition Rate

$2,232/year

Application Fee

$25

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

2.0+ GPA; creative portfolio submission (5-10 images)

English Language

IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 61

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

High school transcripts, artist statement

Letters of Recommendation

One art teacher reference

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of New Mexico - Taos's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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