This program places emphasis on graduate-level competence in selected fields of the practice of art. The degree may be earned through study during the regular academic year in a minimum of two semesters.

Admissions Requirements. Admissions requirements for applicants for the M.A. in art degree are the same as those for applicants for the Art, M.F.A.  degree.

Program Requirements. Candidates for the M.A. degree must:

1. Complete a minimum of 30 semester units of graduate study in art, including
   1. a minimum of 15 units of studio work showing competence in a major and minor field and any units of credit granted for project work.
   2. 4 units of Art History.
   3. 4 units of seminar in Critical Theory.
2. Pass an oral qualifying examination for advancement to candidacy. The examination is based on the evaluation interpretation of the student’s previous creative work and written project proposal. It is held after completion of approximately 15 units of work.
3. Develop a project in the practice of art with a written report (see below).
4. Organize an exhibition of the project, which is evaluated by the art faculty (see below).

Transfer Credits. As many as 6 units of graduate transfer credit may be allowed as credit toward the student’s degree, with the permission of the department core faculty and department chair.

Other Requirements. For residence and other general requirements, see the “Degree Regulations  ” section of this Bulletin.

Project in the Practice of Art. Following project approval, the student, in conference with the student’s M.A. committee, carries out an applied project in a particular field or fields. A written report must accompany the applied project.

Exhibition in the Practice of Art. When the project has been completed and approved by the student’s M.A. committee, the project is exhibited. At this time, an evaluation by the committee is scheduled as a final project review. The candidate is also required to submit, at the same time, a project report, the form of which is determined by the art faculty. Final documentation of project is required. Documentation includes slides, project report, and announcement.