Program Overview
The Art (Painting) at Howard University is a MA 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 (Painting) 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art (Painting) 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
- Social Painting I
- Social Painting II
- Painting Workshop I
- Painting Workshop II.
- Painting Workshop III
- Painting Workshop IV.
- Painting Workshop V.
- Painting Workshop VI.
- Painting Workshop VI
- Intermediate Rhythm Techniques Workshop.
- Painting Mixed Media.
- Composition in Figure Painting.
- Advanced Composition in Figure Painting.
- Watercolor.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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 3 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).
Students applying for acceptance into the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) program must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 for admission into the program. Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may be admitted on probationary basis and may be required to take one or two undergraduate courses without credit towards the M.F.A. degree.\xc2\xa0
Art Department Specific Requirements
Applicants must also submit:
A\xc2\xa0portfolio\xc2\xa0of 20\xc2\xa0digital images and videos of original creative works\xc2\xa0(with no more than 2-3 views of any one work), must be prepared and presented via the\xc2\xa0Slideroom.com\xc2\xa0(http://huart.slideroom.com) portfolio submission portal.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Howard 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 Howard University
Howard University
Washington, United States
Howard University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months