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Studio Art  Master's

Explore an advanced method of study in ceramics, graphic design, printmaking, sculpture or time-based art and produce a written thesis.

Overview

What is Studio Art at WVU like?

Description

The Master of Arts in Studio Art promotes advanced study in ceramics, graphic design, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture or time-based art.

Studio Art MA students are required to produce a written thesis and, at the graduate committee's discretion, may be required to hold a thesis exhibition.

The 36-hour, non-terminal studio degree can be completed in two years.

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own term of admission and application deadline. Applicants can only apply for admission for the term displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.

Fall: January 15

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Studio Art at WVU?

University Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor’s degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Studio Art graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Résumé /CV
  • Letters of Recommendation - Two

Additional application considerations:

  • Portfolio information needs to be submitted to wvuart.slideroom.com.
  • Please contact the Administrative contact for further information regarding the portfolio requirements.

Applications that are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.

International applicants must also submit required documents for international applicants.

Program Contact

If you have any questions about this graduate program, please contact Joseph Lupo at joseph.lupo@mail.wvu.edu.

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