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The Master of Arts degree in Art provides the opportunity for students to pursue advanced studies in the visual arts as a means of attaining accomplishment in their discipline that extends beyond that of the baccalaureate degree. The graduate program is designed for highly motivated students, emphasizing intensive, self-directed study, and small group instruction, within a chosen area of study: Studio Art (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, crafts/design or computer art), Art History, Interior Design, or Art Education. With prior approval, programs with multiple concentrations may be arranged. Innovative courses with up-to-date information are offered by an outstanding group of faculty comprised of accomplished artists, designers, educators, and scholars. The M.A. in Art program challenges students to cultivate excellence and to recognize excellence within their discipline; to develop a voice as an artist, designer, educator, or scholar, while increasing awareness of how that voice fits within the larger context of culture and society. Requirements & Criteria The Master of Arts in Art degree program assumes preparation equivalent to the undergraduate major (B.A. in Art) at California State University, Fresno. Students with a non-art undergraduate degree must meet the Art Major Undergraduate Equivalency to be considered for admission to the M.A. in Art program. Students with an undergraduate degree in Interior Design must meet the Undergraduate Art Equivalency for Interior Design prerequisite coursework. The first step in applying to our program is to fill out the application found online at www.csumentor.edu. Students accepted by the Division of Graduate Studies are then admitted by the Department of Art & Design with Conditional Status, pending completion of prerequisite coursework (if required) and passing the Screening Review for Classified Standing (Portfolio Review). Second semester seniors in the undergraduate art program at CSUF may enroll in graduate (200-series) coursework in art subject to the approval of the instructor, graduate coordinator, and the Division of Graduate Studies. For specific program requirements, please contact the graduate program coordinator. For general requirements, contact the Division of Graduate Studies. Graduate Faculty The graduate faculty is a diverse group of experienced professionals, who strive to remain current and active within their discipline, and who offer distinct yet complementary approaches to teaching. The graduate faculty in the Department of Art & Design maintain a common goal: To work with dedication towards the education of future professionals in the field of visual arts, while maintaining a sense individualized instruction and upholding standards of excellence in the M.A. in Art program. Art Education Paulette S. Fleming Art History Keith Jordan Interior Design Nancy K. Brian Studio Art Lawrence Anderson (Ceramics) Graduate Program Coordinator Excellent Facilities Excellent Facilities: The Art & Design department is housed in the Phebe Conley Art Building: an award winning contemporary building complex. Facilities include: • State-of-the-Art Computer Labs Financial Support A variety of scholarships and other financial opportunities are available through the department of Art & Design, as well as through the Division of Graduate Studies. For the most current information please visit http://www.csufresno.edu/gradstudies/ and access the financial aid link or contact the Scholarship Office at (559)278-6572. Many scholarships are offered through the Department of Art & Design, please use the general application (online eScholar) to apply. The Graduate Provost’s Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for new applicants only. It requires a separate application (cannot be applied for through eScholar)-please contact the Graduate Coordinator for details.
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