<p>Hi, I'm now a freshman at UW-Madison, and intended to major in studio art. I've been thinking about my future recently, and became kinda concerned: what can I do after getting a BFA? Definitely, I'd love to apply to MFA and wish to become a professor. But I have no idea about the difficulty of applying to a good MFA program. and I'm an international student, which means that it could be a lot harder for me than us citizens. And I don't know if I could get a job, like graphic designer, after BFA? Could anybody give me any suggestions?</p>
<p>Claire1204,</p>
<p>Firstly, in terms of getting an MFA, I don’t think your international student status matters at most (all?) schools. At most programs it’s your portfolio that matters, followed by your GPA, but it’s not where you’re from. If anything, your int’l status might be a slight advantage because some schools might look at that as diversifying their class.</p>
<p>Second, you should consider joining the College Art Assoc (<a href=“http://www.collegeart.org/[/url]”>http://www.collegeart.org/</a>) for $65. A really good resource for what you are trying to do. I just went to their conference last week, it was great. Once you are a member order this book –> Graduate Programs in the Visual Arts ([Home</a> | Directories | College Art Association | CAA | Advancing the history, interpretation, and practice of the visual arts for over a century](<a href=“http://www.collegeart.org/directories/]Home”>Publications | CAA)) for $26. All the info you seek is in this one book.</p>
<p>Third, work hard on your portfolio. </p>
<p>Fourth, become an expert in your professors work and seek out the works of professors from other leading programs. Study this stuff. Incorporate it.</p>
<p>Fifth, become an expert in modern art history.</p>
<p>There’s a ton of other stuff but those are my immediate thoughts.</p>
<p>On Wisconsin!
- Wheaty</p>