MFA Art

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of California Santa Barbara

Program Overview

The Department of Art two-year MFA program provides graduate students with the opportunity to explore studio production, field exploration and theoretical work in a flexible structure that encourages individual development within an interdisciplinary context. The department stresses the importance of a rigorous understanding of the conditions in which art is produced. Students are exposed to methodologies of inquiry that foster innovative and problem-solving skills necessary for artistic development and creative production.

Program Key Stats

$15,102 (Annual cost)
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Eligibility Criteria

3.4 GPA
4 Year

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Studio Artist
  • Teacher/Art Educator
  • Commercial Artist
  • Illustrator/Cartoonist
  • Museum/Gallery Curator/Manager
  • Art Director
  • Environmental Designer
  • Fashion Designer/Manager
  • Publications Designer

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