Course variations

Course summary

The mission of the graduate art program is the professional development of individual studio and scholarly abilities, exemplified by a significant body of work. Students admitted to the program demonstrate the potential to solve contemporary problems in the visual arts and address new questions and issues. The purpose of this degree is to prepare students for professional practice in the field of studio art. Through participation in the program, students gain knowledge and insight into historical and contemporary ideas and studio theory and practice.

Program modules

The modules include Studio (major concentration) 12 hrs; Graduate studio electives 6 hrs; Graduate electives (may be University graduate courses, additional graduate studios, seminars, and/or written thesis) 3 hrs; Seminar in art history 3 hrs; Seminar in contemporary trends 3 hrs; Thesis (exhibition) 3-6 hrs.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a major in art or the equivalent. At the undergraduate level the student must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework, and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate grade point average to be considered for admission. Applicants whose native language is not English must have obtained Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), 79 (internet-based test) or a score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

Bradley University

Department name

Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts, Department of Art