Program Overview
The Art at Pennsylvania State University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 30 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
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 37,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,828 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: University Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Art and Life: Where They Intersect
- Museum Studies
- Performance Art
- Integrating Media: Convergence in Practice
- Advanced Web and Net Art: Multimedia Publishin
- Metal Art/Technology III
- Advanced New Media: Capstone
- Drawing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.
The Master of Fine Arts program in art, with its emphasis on professional study, is designed for the mature individual who by previous training and study has sufficiently prepared for the undertaking. It is strongly suggested that applicants have a minimum of 12 credits of art history at the undergraduate level. Any qualified student who has graduated from an accredited college that offers a bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, or bachelor of fine arts in the area of art of the equivalent may seek admission. The School of Visual Arts requires a minimum of 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) for admission to the master of fine arts program. Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.
In addition to the previous requirements, all applicants must submit:
A portfolio of his/her work to illustrate his/her preparation for graduate study. A portfolio of slides, rather than actual work, is required. A selection of no fewer than twenty examples should be presented. The majority should be in the area of the applicant\'s interest.
A statement of professional aims. This statement should include the applicant\'s intentions for his/her proposed study. Some indications of his/her philosophy, beliefs, and goals in regard to education and art should give evidence that he/she is prepared to undertake the work outlined for the Master of Fine Arts program.
Three letters of reference attesting to the applicant\'s scholarship and ability to work independently.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 37,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,828 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 37,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,828 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Pennsylvania State University 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.
About Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
State College, United States
The Pennsylvania State University is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2005-01-18
- Start Date 2018-05-22
- Language English
- Duration 30 months