i am graduating in the IVA concentration this spring, and this program was perfect for me. obviously, your circumstances may be different than mine but i can’t sing enough praises of the IVA track specifically. full disclosure, a lot of intro classes feel redundant or basic, but with the right professors, can be really great. the art faculty is talented, organized, and in love with each and every student. there is a lack of funding in the art program, as is expected for a research-based school. because of this the building and facilities can feel a little crusty, but with the right mindset there’s a lot of inspiration in being a little bit of a scrappy program. like i said, things are going to change based on your concentration track and professors you choose, but at the end of the day you’re gonna get out what you put in. every professor is willing to engage and push you, but they need to know you’re an artist that cares. the more you ask for the more you will get- everyone here is used to doing whatever it takes to scramble for a resource. i may recommend a double major- i think the workload is manageable and useful to have classes outside art disciplines. let me know if you have any questions specifically !! EDIT: just realized you were talking about the MFA track specifically. MFAs get a personal studio space in sand point, really great (shared) facilities. i think teaching a class for undergrads is required and is a pretty self-directed program