Location:

Sacramento, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Fine Art

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Arts degree program in Art is designed for advanced studies in Art Studio in the following media discipline areas, Ceramics, Digital Media (New Media), Drawing, Installation, Jewelry/Metal-Smithing, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Printmaking and all media of Sculpture. The Master of Arts program focuses on intensive personal exploration and development of studio practice. This is accompanied by developing skills in the analysis and critique of that practice, as well as gaining underpinnings in art theory and history. The studio environment provides a place where students from all art disciplines can share ideas about art making. Through ongoing critiques, graduate level instruction, mentorship with accomplished faculty and exhibition opportunities in the Department’s galleries, students develop a professional body of work. The MA degree provides both a foundation for further study - such as the terminal MFA degree - and preparation for a life in the visual arts.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

WASC, NASAD

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

BA in ART or equivalent (only) including a minimum of 12 units in Art History, GPA 2.5 or above, demonstration of writing proficiency in English