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Tuition USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Fine Arts
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Art at California State University Northridge is a Fine Arts programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Art programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Art programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Video/Digital Art
  2. Painting
  3. Illustration
  4. Drawing
  5. Printmaking
  6. Sculpture
  7. Design
  8. Graphic Design
  9. Photography
  10. Ceramics Design
  11. Public Art

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A. Requirements for Classified Graduate Status

Students must meet all classified graduate status requirements in order to enter the program.

  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Art from an accredited institution or a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a minimum of 24 units of upper division Art, or the equivalency, as determined by the Visual Arts Graduate Committee.
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who do not meet the undergraduate GPA of 3.0 must do the following:
  • Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with a departmentally accepted score.
  • Students who do not meet the undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and do not take the GRE must fulfill the following in-lieu requirements:
  • Submit three\xc2\xa0letters of recommendation from former professors or other persons determined by the department to be competent to evaluate the student\xc2\x92s potential for graduate-level performance.
  • Submit a written philosophical statement of intention (1\xc2\xa0to 2\xc2\xa0pages).
  • Complete\xc2\xa0ART 611\xc2\xa0or\xc2\xa0615\xc2\xa0with a minimum grade of \xc2\x93B.\xc2\x94
  • Pass a personal screening interview conducted by the Visual Arts Graduate Committee [or designee(s)].
  • Completion of 18 advisor-approved units of upper division and/or graduate coursework in the proposed emphasized area of concentration.
  • Completion of a minimum of 12 units of art history, 6 units of which must be upper division.
  • Successful completion of a Qualifying Portfolio Evaluation approved by the Visual Arts Graduate Committee, with emphasis in the proposed area(s) of concentration, a Statement of Intent and a resume submitted with the portfolio.
  • Pass the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam.

    • B. Classified Student Requirements

  • Select a graduate advisor and thesis committee.
  • Complete the Program for Master of Fine Arts form with approval of graduate advisor.
  • Meet at least once a semester with the thesis committee to demonstrate satisfactory progress toward advancement to candidacy.
  • Completion of a minimum total of 60 units of graduate work in approved graduate courses.

    • C. Department Graduate Level Courses

    Visual Arts (39 units*)

    Ceramics, Drawing, Illustration, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Video/Digital Art

  • All student programs must emphasize one to three area(s) of concentration.
  • The student\xc2\x92s graduate advisor must be from one of the selected area(s) of concentration.
  • All units taken from the program must be approved by a graduate advisor.
  • A minimum of 12 units must be from the area(s) of concentration specifically emphasized in the student\xc2\x92s Qualifying Portfolio Evaluation. Students wishing to change their emphasized area of concentration must request a graduate advisor in that area of concentration.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Northridge directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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    • Duration 24 months
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