Memphis College of Art

Mission: Memphis College of Art is dedicated to teaching the practice, history, and appreciation of visual art and design, while challenging all students to reach their highest individual potential. We prepare graduates to succeed in their careers and change the world through their creativity. Nestled right in the middle of a sprawling, tree-laden, 342-acre urban oasis is the architectural marvel known as Rust Hall, the main campus building of Memphis College of Art. Every classroom, every window, every open walkway was created to inspire and unleash the artist within you. Its the type of setting you really have to see to fully appreciate.MCA is solely dedicated to educating art professionals, who impart knowledge through visual art, by preparing students to think creatively, critically, and to solve problems. Here, the emphasis isnt on artmaking alone, its equally on the development of ideas in a unique programs from which talented and successful artists emerge. MCA recognizes that living fully means living artfully, and that nurturing the artful spirit is a means to developing a complete person. Our small faculty to student ratio fosters an environment where talent flourishes with the development of skills and insights needed to realize creative, artistic and academic potential.

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School Details

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Private, Coed 1936 N/A Semester N/A Overton Park, 1930 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 272-5100
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Tennessee Memphis

Info & Regulations

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Campus size (acres) N/A
Students who have cars on campus N/A
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age No

Health & Safety

Basic student services offered

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nonremedial tutoring
placement service

Campus safety and security services offered

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24-hour foot and vehicle patrols
Late night transport/escort service
24-hour emergency telephones
Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.)

Career

Career services offered

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on-campus job interviews
internships
resume assistance
career/job search classes
interest inventory
interview training

Computer Resources

Computers available for student use in

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residence halls
computer center/labs
library

Library & Museum Information

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On-campus library Yes
Museums or special academic buildings on campus Rust Hall Gallery; Brode Gallery; Alumni Gallery; Gibson Hall Gallery; Graduate Gallery

Learning Disabled (LD) Students

Services for LD students

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Tape recorders
Untimed tests
Note-taking services
Learning center
Extended time for tests
Tutors
Priority seating
Texts on tape
Exams on tape or computer
Other testing accommodations

Physically Disabled Students

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Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students Fully

Services for physically disabled students

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Note-taking services
Tape recorders
Tutors
Adaptive equipment
Reader services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Talking books