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 area
14 studio electives
12 art history/academic studies
12 open electives
6 seminars
90 minimum course credits
45 thesis credits
135 Total
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.