Program Overview
The Studio Art at West Texas A&M University 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 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 13,785 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,349 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Canyon, 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
- For the 60-hour M.F.A. degree program, have been awarded a B.F.A. degree or equivalent with:
- A minimum of 12 semester hours (18 semester hours for two- or three-dimensional option) of work in their intended major studio area of concentration.
- Nine semester hours (15 semester hours for two- or three-dimensional option) in their intended additional studio area.
- 12 semester hours of art history.
- For the 30-hour thesis program, have been awarded a baccalaureate degree with a major in art equivalent to that required in the undergraduate program at WTAMU.
- For the 36-hour non-thesis program, have been awarded a baccalaureate degree with a major in art equivalent to that required in the WTAMU undergraduate program.
- Students must have completed at least nine semester hours in their intended major studio area of concentration and six semester hours in their intended additional studio area.
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 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).
Program Requirements
- Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher
- Official Transcripts
- Submit a one-page letter of intent or a one-page artistic statement.
- Submit portfolio or a collection of 20 images
- Interview with the major professor of the prospective student\xc2\x92s intended studio.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,785 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,349 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 13,785 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,349 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact West Texas A&M 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 West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University
El Paso, United States
West Texas A&M University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 60