In addition to the Webster University graduate admission requirements, applicants must satisfy the admission requirements listed below and petition to study within one of the areas of emphasis. A student admitted into the program will be assigned an advisor from the art faculty. All students in the M.A. in art program will be reviewed for advancement to candidacy on completion of 6 credit hours with grades of B or above. Art history and criticism students must submit a formal research thesis following Webster University graduate thesis guidelines. The thesis requirement for studio art comprises a written thesis and an exhibition of selected works completed in the program.
Students examine contemporary issues in art and art criticism.
This seminar is necessary for advancement to candidacy in the graduate program in art. This course provides advanced problems in techniques of figure drawing, gesture, contour, chiaroscuro, and long drawing. May be repeated for credit. Studio work includes theoretical and practical exploration of design concepts. May be repeated for credit.