MFA in Writing — Program Study Options
First and foremost, being a writer means you are a lifelong student of the human condition. That exploration can take many forms—Fiction, Creative Nonfiction or Poetry—or an exciting engagement in which forms intersect, creating new hybrids, new ways of looking at who we are.
At VCFA, no matter which path you choose, exemplary writers, thinkers, and teachers will accompany you on your journey. And with opportunities to intern with our renowned literary magazine, Hunger Mountain Review, you will gain professional publishing experience. Below are several study options to explore:
STUDY OPTION 1 |
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| Explore One Form—Fiction, Creative Nonfiction or Poetry—at the Deepest Level, Expanding Your Creative Vision and Artistry | Imagine: Four semesters fully immersed in the form of your choosing—Fiction, Creative Nonfiction or Poetry—each semester devoted to creating and re-visioning original material, plus immersion in an evolving and customized reading list that directly feeds your artistic vision. |  |
STUDY OPTION 2 |
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| Explore Dual Genre—Deeply Expanding Knowledge via Duality | Imagine: Five semesters immersed in two forms of your choosing—Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry or Literary Translation—creating substantial original bodies of work in each form. This dual-form course of study emphasizes creativity and a deeper understanding of the conventions and possibilities of the two forms you choose to explore. (Option-3 students will spend three semesters in one genre, two in another) |  |
STUDY OPTION 3 |
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| Explore New Horizons, Crossing Borders into the Uncharted World of Cross-Genre Study | Imagine: A student will spend three semesters in either fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or literary translation. One semester (either the second or third semester) will be spent in a writing genre other than the primary focus. |  |