Frequently Asked
NYFA’s academic calendar can depend on location or campus. Please visit the Academic Calendar page for more information.
NYFA seeks students with the passion and drive to pursue their creative ambitions. For our Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Associate of Fine Arts degree programs, as well as our one-year and two-year conservatories, our applicants typically have strong creative abilities and demonstrated interest in their chosen area.
Additionally, when applying for a visual arts program, prospective students will need to submit a portfolio of creative work. For performing arts programs, students may need to audition. For more information on programs offered at the New York City, Los Angeles, and South Beach campuses, please visit the NYFA areas of study page.
NYFA offers 1,3,4,6,8, and 12 week and weekend workshops, as well as teen and youth summer camps and after school programs of varying lengths. In addition to our workshops, we also offer one and two-year non-degree conservatory programs. To learn more, visit NYFA’s areas of study page, as well as NYFA’s summer camps page.
The NYFA student schedule is robust, so taking more than one program at a time is not permitted. You can learn more about our available programs with the NYFA Program Finder.
NYFA offers Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Associate of Fine Arts degrees in a variety of visual and performing arts subjects. For more information on degrees offered at the New York City, Los Angeles, and South Beach campuses, please visit the NYFA degrees page.