The first and second years are devoted to studio research, seminars, art history, elective coursework, plus an internship/education abroad practice in design; the third year is an intensive commitment to research time in preparation for the thesis presentation. A (normal) full-time academic load is 18 credit- hours per quarter. The student’s review committee members guide progress toward the degree to the successful completion of 135 credit hours.

Credit Hour Requirements Summary:

46 studio major
18 studio electives
20 art history/academic studies (including one 5-credit "theory" course)
6 seminars (3-credit seminar in area + 3-credit interdisciplinary seminar)
(90 minimum total course credits requirements)
45 studio thesis
135 TOTAL (optional + 6 written thesis)

Each student accepted into the School of Art graduate program is

assigned an advisor who acts as the chairperson for the student’s formal reviews until graduation.