MassArt’s 2D graduate program blends both traditional and contemporary practices of painting, drawing, and printmaking. The two-year (60 credit) MFA: 2D Fine Arts program focuses on painting and printmaking as specific disciplines but also encourages the student’s own practical exploration. The foundation of the Fine Arts 2D Graduate Studio is centered around the student's individual course of study, which is guided by personal interest, intention, and vision. The Studio's collaborative educational structure is designed to challenge, develop, and encourage the evolution of each student's voice through an interplay between study, creative work, and critical discourse.