Program Overview

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Introduction to the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design

The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs in art and design. The school is committed to fostering creative excellence, critical thinking, and innovation in its students.

Undergraduate Programs

The school offers several undergraduate programs, including:

• Bachelor of Arts in Art, Concentration in Art History
• Bachelor of Arts in Art, Concentration in Studio
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio, with concentrations in:
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Textiles

Graduate Programs

The school also offers several graduate programs, including:

• Master of Art Education
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Art Education
• Master of Fine Arts in Studio, with concentrations in:
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Textiles

Program Details: Ceramics, M.F.A.

The Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics is a 72-semester-hour program that emphasizes professional skills and achievements, and fosters personal direction, diversity, technical proficiency, and professional presentation. The program includes:

• Professional Development (12 hours)
• Studio-Specific Courses (30 hours)
• Electives (6 hours)
• Art History (12 hours)
• Thesis (12 hours)

Admissions Requirements

Applicants for the M.F.A. degree must submit:

• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Portfolio
• Unofficial transcript from all other schools attended
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Online application

Program Highlights

The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design features an internationally active faculty and a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for professional careers in art and design. The programs foster critical thinking and dynamic artistic production in an interdisciplinary environment.

Goals and Outcomes

Upon completion of the M.F.A. program, students will have:

• Comprehensive exposure to an array of perspectives as represented by the various faculty approaches to media, content, imagery, and teaching styles
• Explored the continuing traditions of art-making in pursuit of new forms and with contemporary issues
• Developed pedagogical skills and strategies with teaching assistantships for undergraduate-level courses
• Prepared for a professional arts career through development workshops

Careers

The graduate programs at the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design prepare students for competitive careers in contemporary art, art education, design, and art entrepreneurship. Career paths include graphic, interior, and web designers, multimedia artists, curators, gallery directors, museum and non-profit arts managers, art administrators, K-12 art teachers, art educators, art historians, and writers.