Program Overview
The Studio Arts at California State University Los Angeles is a MFA 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 Arts 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 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Studio Arts 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 History Seminar: Studies in Classical and European Art
- Art History Seminar: Art of Changing Eras
- Art History Seminar: Studies in Modern and Contemporary Art
- Seminar: Visual Arts
- Perspectives on Visual Art, Aesthetics, and Culture
- Research Methodologies in Art
- MFA Professional Field Work in Art
- MFA Directed Study
- MA/MFA Practice in Studio Art
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are admitted to the MFA degree program on the basis of:
- A portfolio that demonstrates a highly considered and integrated approach that is reflected in a body of visual work that is at an advanced level in a specific discipline.
- Portfolio work that clearly demonstrates technical competence and a professional presentation.
- An indication that the applicant has the ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.
- A direction of study that is appropriate to the Option Graduate Program, and is compatible with current faculty expertise.
- In-Person Interview.
- BA or BFA degree in Art or Design.
- 3.0 GPA or higher for the BA/BFA degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months