Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required to Earn the Degree: 60
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Project and Seminar Courses | ||
| ART 8001 | Graduate Professional Practices | 3 |
| GAD 8001/8002 | Visual Design Graduate Seminar (4 terms) 1 | 12 |
| GAD 8083 | Graphic Design Graduate Projects (3 terms) | 9 |
| GAD 8095/8096 | Visual Design Thesis (4 terms) 1 | 12 |
| Art History Courses 2 | 12 | |
| Studio Electives 3 | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Courses are sequenced to be taken in the Fall and Spring terms. The sequence is repeated a second year for a total of four courses taken over four terms.
- 2
Of the four required courses, two must be Art History Seminars chosen from a range of graduate ARTH offerings (5000 to 5800 or 8000 to 9980).
- 3
Course descriptions can be viewed on the Class Schedule. Note that enrolling in any course under 5000 for graduate credit requires prior approval from the studio area head.
Culminating Event:
Thesis Exhibition with Slide Show:
An approved thesis exhibition, with a written statement and slide portfolio, is required at the final review in order to meet the MFA requirements. Approval of the student's graduate committee is required.