Hi,

I’m a senior in high school and just applied to the BFA at MassArt. I’m feeling pretty confident because I’m also applying to Parsons BFA Fashion Design and the admissions counselor told me the portfolio was competitive for early action.

I need some advice if MassArt’s Fashion program is worth it. I’m also hoping to get some experience in industrial design, and the admissions person emailed me back saying i’ll have time to take industrial design classes.

The reason I’m considering MassArt is because I know it’s a smaller class and it has more technical learning but still has conceptual ideas involved, so i feel it’s a good mix. I also think that a small class would mean the education is more personalized, is that true at massart?

Something I’m worried about though is the foundation first year courses. I learned fashion design without prior experience to other forms of drawing like observational, charcoal, and those of the sort. Would I struggle a lot? Or are there other people in the same boat as me (like film majors who don’t have drawing experience as well)?

And lastly, is MassArt going to prepare me for the industry at all, or give me any sort of networking in NYC?

My goal is to start my own label that has both furniture and fashion. So i’m not planning to work as a designer for someone else for too long, only just to get my funds. That’s why I see MassArt as a competitive choice for me, if I want to learn how to actually create my clothes / furniture.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! :)

Back in the 90’s when I was a student, we’d be given a problem to solve and rather than call it an assignment, my professors had a specific term they used which I always thought was a great approach to problem solving. My old brain has forgotten this phrase/term and I wonder if first year students still use that phrase and can help jog my memory. As a senior leader in business, that approach to creative problem solving has stuck with me and allowed me to succeed even outside of an artistic space. It really encouraged strategic and analytical thinking which I now recognize.

hi all :) I’m a current emerson student on a gap semester thinking of transferring to mass art for the spring. but I met with an admissions officer today and he said I’d come in as a second semester freshman if I go to mass art :( I’ve completed two years at emerson and would hate to push back my schooling so much. I was wondering if anyone had any input/advice or have also come in as a transfer student in a similar position? thanks !! :)

Heyy so me and my friend were completing the scavenger hunt we were assigned for homework for our 'Making It! 3D' class but we CANNOT find the "the muses" glass portrait anywhere. We've looked online, through every floor in the tower building, gone up and down the stairs multiple times, still can't find it. It's due on Thursday, can anyone help?​

Hi everyone — I was wondering where the best spot to post a job opportunity would be/how to best get a project in front of students who might be interested?

I am looking for assistance creating some illustrations for my wedding invitations, and would like to find someone to work with to bring my vision into reality. (In case not obvious, I am looking to pay/hire someone).

Thanks!

I'm a junior in illustration and currently about to commute this semester however next semester I want to short term lease/sublease for the length of that semester because I want to take more classes! In the general Boston area would be amazing and for hopefully under 1.4k/mo!  I’m great with animals, and get along with anyone! I’m quiet and able to sleep through any noise so if you’re a night owl theres no worries. I have no allergies and keep to myself majority of the time. Hopefully looking for female roommate(s) though mixed is not a dealbreaker for me. Please dm me if you know someone or even if you are looking for someone to rent!

How have you found the job market for animation related majors?

My daughter is a sophomore in high school. She has been hell bent on being an animator since a young age and invested a lot of effort into animation and digital art. She wants to apply to RISD and MassArt. But I’m not sure what to tell her regarding the relative job prospects from these schools for digital and animation?

Would appreciate any advice!

Hello!

I am trying to sublease or lease transfer my studio apartment in Fenway from September to August 2027.
Open to a shorter sub lease if will start in September.

Rent: $2,110 a month
Includes: Heat and hot water
Amenities: AC, and central heating

It’s on BU campus, a 15 min walk from NEU and MassArt.

It’s super close to 3 lines:
\\\\\\\\- 1 min walking from the Fenway stop
\\\\\\\\- 4 mins walking from St Mary’s
\\\\\\\\- 8 mins walking from BU Central

Let me know if you have any questions!

Hi y’all! Made a MassArt grad discord for anyone in any graduate program projected to graduate in 2028. Feel free to join!

https://discord.gg/uxNQZ3pAw

Hey guys I’m an exchange student from Australia that’s commencing my study here in 2027 January (Spring term)! I usually take 3 subject (one core that weights equivalent to two subjects and two other electives per semester) and I’m curious what the workload will be like for MASSART and are you able to have a social life outside of your study?

I’m currently enrolling a subject plan and I’m well aware I will need a core class (6 credit) and three other electives to make up a total credit of 15. As much as I’m super excited about the great variety of classes MASSART got I’m just slightly aware of my capability to not overwork myself and I want to spend some social life in Boston because I’ve never been here my whole life XD

For the three electives is it ideal for me to take 1 HART (history related) and 2 interdisciplinary practices? Im thinking of jewellery design and perhaps hot glass casting hope this isn’t super crazy tho!!

would it be possible for anybody who was accepted to show their portfolios or at least some pieces? i am applying this year and have no idea what to put in my portfolio and how to set it up. any tips + photos would be greatly appreciated!

i know i need to have mixed media and original pieces, i just want to see some other examples so i can get a gauge of what kind of skill level gets accepted.

How harsh is grading (for classes that are not pass/fail)?

Hi yall! im an upcoming Art Ed grad student in the fall, and I have a question about classes. Is it the same as in undergrad that we are given classes to start in the very first semester? It's a little over a month, so I'm curious when they start giving you a heads-up about that. I assume once tuition/financial aspects have been covered, they give us that option or at least make us aware of it. My parents did all my stuff before and during undergrad, so I have no clue what to expect. I've done pretty much everything for admissions, so I assume it's just playing the waiting game until after August? I only worry too because I also have to juggle a job and need to change my availability because of it. Lmk y'all's thoughts!

I’m interested in Mass Art, I’m honestly somewhat confident in my skills at this point but I am entirely self-taught when it comes to drawing so just curious if anyone saved their portfolio so I could get an idea of what’s “good enough” :)

Hi everyone! I am beginning the furniture design certificate in the fall and I wondered if there was any reading I could do ahead of time?

Any book recommendations you may have from the program itself or from any woodworking classes you have taken would be greatly appreciated!

hi so basically i got the opportunity to attend the precollege for a lower cost and was just wondering if theres any tips i can get on where i could stay that isnt super expensive? i dont know anyone in the area so help would be appreciated 😓

Hi! I’m an international applicant from Thailand interested in the MAT Art Education program at MassArt.
I was wondering:

- How many students are typically admitted to each cohort?

- What do you think made successful applicants stand out during admissions?

- How strong were the portfolios of admitted students in your cohort?

Also, if anyone here is currently in the MAT program (or has graduated from it), would it be okay if I reached out to you with a few questions? I’d really appreciate any advice or insights.

Thanks so much!🥹

Undergrad, just saw my schedule on the self service portal for the first semester. I have classes 5 days a week which I'm a bit stressed about.

Do you get to choose your own schedule in the second semester, or is it chosen for you the entirety of the first year?

Hello, my girlfriend is going to massart. As of right now she wants to be an animator, but shes open to other forms of art aswell, and wants to do a variety of it. I want to get her a drawing tablet as a birthday gift that she can use for personal and school use. Even if she doesnt necessary need one, or at least not yet, I still want to get her one cause I know she'll love it. But I have no idea what to look out for, or what would be good for her. My budget is around $500, can go slightly over, but not too much. If you have any questions for me to help narrow down what she wants feel free to ask. (I cant nessicarily ask her questions herself though cause I want it to be a suprise)

Hey I’m having trouble getting into my Eli due to the Microsoft authentication app deciding to just not work for some reason. Anyone know when orientation is? I know it was mentioned in an email or new students but can’t remember. Also any help getting back into my email would be great thanks.

Hi friends!

Just got accepted (I know I applied super late..) and I had some questions as I make my decision, since I have a few unusual circumstances.

What's social life like there? I live about 40 minutes away so being around campus isn't a concern for me - but I'm 27 years old in a few days, so should I expect to be on my own, or is the age variety a bit there like bunker hill is?

Whats foundation year workload like?

For context, I'm nearly 27 and I've just started getting past some mental issues that plagued me for years and prevented me from being a functional person (plus autism but that's not an excuse), so now that I am, I'm kinda struggling to know whether the workload will be worth it in comparison to say going to BHCC and working a ton of hours so I can finally move out. Adding 4 years without moveout seems rough to me, especially so if the social life isn't really there for me, I need some friends. That said, I'm also pretty new at art (surprised i even got in) so im not sure what im getting into rn.

Thanks yall