MFA Frequently Asked Questions Jocelyn Suzuka ’21 in the Spring 2021 Made at 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø exhibition What are the studio spaces like? Each studio is roughly 135 square feet (~9’x15′), although the layout might be slightly different in each one (see images in video above, or view this ). There is both florescent and incandescent lighting in each studio with individual controls. Studios are semi-private, which means they don’t have doors on each space, but students will often hang a curtain if they desire more privacy. Every studio is equipped with a table, chair, and cabinet, and 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø’s Facilities team will help you locate furniture pieces if you need to swap one out for a different size or height, etc. We also have easels available for those who need them, and students often trade furniture to find the right combination. The basement studios have garden-level windows and an exhaust system to allow oil painters to work with solvents. How much time does the Graduate Assistantship take up?Currently, the $6000 graduate assistantship (GA/GTA) is paid at the of $15.97/hour, and takes approximately 12 hours per week. To help visualize the time commitment, we’ve uploaded this of an MFA student. Can I decline the Graduate Assistantship? Yes, every year we have a few students who decline the $6000 graduate assistantship (GA/GTA) because they have a more lucrative part-time job outside of 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø, and/or they don’t need or desire the experiences that the GA or GTA offers. There is no penalty for declining the assistantship.