Program Overview

Program Overview

The M.A. program in the James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design is a multidisciplinary program where students pursue a wide range of media through studio coursework.

Program Details

Program Objectives

Students may use the M.A. degree to develop technical skills and a portfolio of work as a pathway to an M.F.A. degree or to advance in an existing career or industry.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in art, art history, and design, with a focus on studio coursework and the development of technical skills.

Program Outcomes

• Students will develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates their technical skills and artistic abilities.
  • This portfolio can be used to pursue further education, such as an M.F.A. degree, or to advance in an existing career or industry.
• Students will gain a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of art, art history, and design.
  • This understanding will be developed through a combination of studio coursework, lectures, and seminars.