Program Overview
The Fine Arts - Book Art at The University of Alabama is a Master 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 Fine Arts - Book 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 13,475 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,235 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Tuscaloosa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fine Arts - Book 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
- Printing I. Elements of Printing
- Printing II. Printing and Typography
- Binding I. Elements of Binding
- Binding II. An Exploration of the Paper and Cloth Bound Book
- Hand Papermaking
- History of the Book: Book as Artifact
- History of the Book: Print Culture and Society
- Graduate Symposium
- Creative Project Production, Thesis and Exhibition
- Printing III. Printing and Publishing
- Printing IV. Printing and Publishing
- Binding III. Leather Binding
- Binding IV. Binding Exploration
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We accept up to eight new students each year. Our students are highly motivated, and come from various undergraduate backgrounds and work experiences. We have four graduate assistantships available yearly, on a competitive basis.
Applicants are required to submit either the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test in support of the application for admission. Prospective students should submit a portfolio of their work (in their area of experience), and if at all possible be interviewed by the book arts faculty.
For detailed information about the application process please see The University of Alabama\xc2\x92s Graduate School.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,475 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,235 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,475 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,235 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama 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 The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months