Master of Fine Arts in Art - Illustration

The Master of Fine Arts in Art is a rigorous studio arts program for students who seek to develop a sustained creative practice as a professional artist. Through intensive studio work and study, the curriculum and faculty challenge students to deepen their creative exploration, preparing them to make meaningful contributions to the field of art. The program provides in-depth study in the following concentrations: ceramics; creative photography and experimental media; drawing and painting (including printmaking); glass; graphic and interactive design; illustration; jewelry and metals; and sculpture. Degree Requirements: All courses must be completed with a “C” (2.0) or better. All courses in the concentration must be completed with a “B” (3.0) or better. The degree must be completed with a 3.0 (B) GPA or higher. Students must also satisfy all graduate degree requirements. Illustration Concentration (24 units): The Illustration concentration prepares students for academic life and broadens the academic goals of the M.A. program. Students engage in critical inquiry and theoretical research to develop superior illustration skills and an advanced understanding of the medium.

Applicants are eligible to apply as a graduate student if you have earned a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. You must meet the following requirements: Above average class standing at an internationally accredited college or university: the equivalent of at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale is recommended. Provisional admission – Students who are admitted provisionally are required to provide their official transcripts, bachelor’s degree certificate and test scores as soon as possible after being admitted otherwise the admission decision could be rescinded. In addition, requirements for the program include the following: Preferably a BA or BFA in Art, but other degrees may be considered. A portfolio, which is the most critical element in the admissions process. Applicants with degrees in other fields are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate a strong body of work and proficiency in studio practice. Artist statement. Statement of purpose. Two letters of recommendation. Copies of transcripts. Classified Standing: A classified graduate student has been recommended for admission and has satisfied all prerequisites and admission requirements for both the Department of Art and the university. Conditionally Classified Standing: Students who do not meet certain prerequisites may be considered for admission in conditionally classified graduate standing. Students must successfully satisfy all the requirements of conditional standing in order to become classified.