Your Foundation Year
Your foundation year introduces you to the fundamental processes and principles of art-making and design, and will help you determine your major. You will explore specific areas of interest and develop at a professional level from your very first day.
Low Residency Graduate Programs
Our two low-residency Master of Fine Art programs are designed specifically to meet the needs of practicing artists seeking the terminal degree in their discipline while maintaining active, full-time professional careers. Each program requires approximately 27 months to complete.
Students come to the Hartford Art School during a two-to-four week summer intensive residency, and travel to selected cities in locations around the world during intensive 1-2 week sessions throughout the rest of the year. Off-campus locations are chosen carefully for their proximity to major art markets, site-specific learning opportunities, and practicing professionals.
All our programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).