Additional admissions requirements incude a written statement and portfolio review of creative work. Students may be advised to improve their writing skills by enrolling in one or more writing-based courses in the College of Creative Arts. Entry into the program is limited to space, equipment, and teaching resources available. All course work must be selected in consultation with the student's program adviser. Elective course work must be taken from among at least three departments within the College of Creative Arts.
All courses listed are three units unless noted otherwise.
Within this study, or equivalent experience, there must be at least one course in twentieth century ideas in the arts and culture and one in cultural diversity in the arts. Program applications for Fall admission must be received by April 1, and for Spring admission by November 1. Consult the graduate admissions office or this Bulletin for the university admission deadline and procedures. Each graduate student must demonstrate the ability to write standard American English correctly and effectively. Both IAC 700 and 710 stress research methods that will be used for the thesis or creative work project, with emphasis on critical thinking and writing skills.