There are a number of good reasons to go beyond a traditional Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Maybe you are simply wanting to explore the boundaries of your craft and overall study; maybe you are looking to join academia as a professor in your own right, hoping to shape the hearts and minds of students yet to come. Whatever the reason might be, graduate art programs are offered at many programs and schools across the country and around the world. If you are looking for a program that fits your needs, you really should look at some of the oldest and most well-known schools first.
As a general rule, prestigious art schools tend to attract top talent in the field of teaching. It is not uncommon to have professors with a solid history of success and an established reputation at institutions such as these; this is a benefit to new and returning students, in terms of both practical and soft skills in your field. Additionally, top talent tends to be reflected amongst your fellow graduate students and the undergraduates as well. This allows for a peer-level camaraderie and, in many cases, friendly rivalries that helps push both you and your fellow students further along in your studies and projects, as well as develop strong personal bonds with fellow artists.
If you are considering investing in your future with a school that offers a wide variety of graduate art programs, or you have any questions, please contact the School of the Art Institute of Chicago online.