Program Overview
The Studio Art at California State University San Bernardino 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 Studio 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
- Tuition: USD 1,677 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: San Bernardino, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Studio 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
- Contemporary Art, Theory and Criticism
- Graduate Studio in Art
- Graduate Studio in Art
- Graduate Seminar in Art (for a total of 4 units)
- Graduate Studio Critique (for a total of 6)
- Professional Practices in the Visual Arts4
- Masters Project in Studio Art
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 45 quarter units of upper-division art comparable to those required of a major in art at this university;
- Completion of a minimum of 20 quarter units of upper-division work in the area of specialization for the Master of Arts degree program;
- Completion of a minimum of 20 quarter units in art history, a minimum of eight to be upper-division units;
- A grade-point average of 3.0 ("B") or better in all art courses taken;
- Completion of the graduate entrance writing requirement;
- Admission to the program will additionally be based upon evaluations by the Art Department graduate committee of the following:
- A portfolio review displaying a comprehensive body of work with strong technical abilities and potential for a clear direction in graduate study within the studio area. A portfolio consists of 12\xc2\x9620 images of the applicant\'s artworks in the form of jpegs on a CD. The portfolio needs to be accompanied by a typed list of artworks with the applicant\'s name, title, medium, size and date for each artwork;
- A "Statement of Purpose" one to two typed pages in length describing the conceptual and technical aspects of the artwork and the applicant\'s reason for seeking graduate studies in art. This statement should also demonstrate the applicant\'s knowledge of historical and contemporary art in relation to their work;
- Three letters of recommendation supporting the student\'s application. Letters should be from professionals and/or educators in the field of art who are able to assess the student\'s competence and make relevant comments on the student\'s likely success in a graduate art program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,677 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,677 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Bernardino 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 California State University San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...
University Profile- Start Date for 2024
- Language English
- Duration 24 months