Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate at PAFA is a graduate-level program designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to refine their artistic practice while building a professional portfolio. This one-year program is ideal for artists seeking to advance their careers or prepare for graduate study.
Through personalized studio space, regular faculty mentorship, and participation in group critiques, students will receive constructive feedback on their work. The curriculum also includes a Graduate Seminar, which focuses on aesthetics, research, and art criticism, helping students develop intellectual rigor and push the boundaries of their artistic practice. Upon completion, students will be prepared to build a competitive portfolio for MFA applications.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
30 Credits | 1 Year (Full-Time)
Program Highlights:
- 30 credits of graduate-level study (1 year, full-time)
- Personalized studio space with regular faculty mentorship
- Participation in group critiques and graduate seminars
- Access to PAFA exhibitions, events, and public programs
- Fully accredited certificate designed for professional development
PAFA’s Post-Baccalaureate program is ideal for students who wish to:
- Transition into rigorous art education after a career change or studying a different discipline
- Build a competitive portfolio for MFA applications
- Explore experimental art-making
- Strengthen technical and theoretical foundations through feedback from faculty and visiting critics
The curriculum emphasizes experimentation, new media, and collaboration. Students receive regular feedback through faculty critiques, have opportunities for one-on-one sessions with the visiting critic from the Visiting Artists Program, and participate in two weekly seminars—one focused on research and criticism, and another on drawing. Additionally, students are encouraged to enhance their skills through independent studio practice.