Program Description

The 30-unit M.A. in Art option in Visual Arts emphasizes the experience and value of visual thinking and creative problem solving in art, as well as recognizing the concurrent importance of critical thinking, experimentation, innovation and perception. Graduate students must understand the history and traditions of art and their cultural, political and social relevance. They are encouraged to utilize and interact with the services, facilities and technologies offered throughout the University, as well as those provided by the Art department.

The program has areas of concentration in Ceramics, Communication Design, Drawing, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Video/Digital. Selection for admission into the M.A. program is conducted by the Visual Arts Graduate Committee. Applications and required materials for Spring matriculation are due the first Friday in September, while those for Fall matriculation are due the first Monday in February. Students are encouraged to contact the Visual Arts graduate coordinator as well as the faculty member(s) in their area(s) of concentration for more information.

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree in Art from an accredited institution or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 units of upper division Art, with 12 of those units in one area of concentration, or the equivalency as determined by the appropriate department graduate committee.
2. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

Score reporting required.