Students who wish to enhance their knowledge in a particular field may elect to take additional courses beyond the 36 points required for the degree. In order to be considered for admission to the program, applicants must have a minimum G.P.A of 3.0. The Department of Art and Art Professions welcomes students from diverse cultural and national backgrounds. A required core course sequence engages students and faculty in a dynamic and eclectic dialogue about contemporary art issues and serves as the foundation around which the studio concentration is built. Studio offerings include painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, art in media, computer art, video, photography, and crafts.
Students also take courses in art theory, history, aesthetics and criticism.
During the last semester, students exhibit in the M.A. Graduate Exhibition at 80 Washington Square East Galleries and construct the components for presentation, including an artist's statement, slide portfolio, and letters to prospective exhibition facilities. When appropriate, internships are available as electives. M.A. candidates interested in photography have the option of taking courses in photography at ICP while participating in the core curriculum here in the department. Students access the resources and innovative faculty of ICP to explore photographically based art forms in a structured course sequence that includes a required two-semester photo seminar, photo history, theory, techniques, and workshops. The M.A. in Studio Art provides the flexibility to develop both strength and depth in a particular medium.