MA in Art

Claremont Graduate University (CGU)

The MA in Art program introduces the fundamentals of contemporary art-making, allowing you to gain the knowledge and skills to understand and thrive in a rapidly changing world. At a time when art is increasingly integrated with other practices, fields, and careers, and artists are called upon to perform a widening range of tasks, our structured yet highly customizable program gives you the opportunity to become an artist whose works engage the world by changing it. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Undertake an intensive, one-year course of study that includes one-on-one mentoring, group critiques, seminars, workshops, and lecturesCollaborate with other students and learn from professional artists and criticsBenefit from CGU’s proximity to the Los Angeles art community, the largest concentration of arts activity in the countryPresent a final exhibition of your workChoose to return and apply your units toward the MFA program Curriculum Unit Breakdown 15 units of studio art8 units of graduate seminars3 units of installation seminar/group critique2 units of MA project, working with graduate committee chair and members 2 units of 2 units of written/video statement practicum Oral Advancement to Candidacy Pass an oral advancement to candidacy. Based on your work over one semester, your written statement and the proposal for your final project, the oral advancement to candidacy is held after completion of approximately 15 units of coursework. Final Exhibition of Works Present a final exhibition of works, including installing, lighting, and publicizing the exhibition hosting the reception and speaking publicly at the event.

School of Arts and Humanities