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MA in Visual + Critical Studies

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

California College of the Arts

Program Overview

The two-year Visual and Critical Studies graduate program trains artists, critics, and scholars to write professionally about today s intricate visual landscape. Our rigorous curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary and cross-cultural study, historical grounding, social and political analysis, and the craft of critical writing. You ll learn to investigate a broad range of media and present criticism in straightforward language, so art theory can be accessible to everyone.

Program Key Stats

$53326 (Annual Cost)



Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Personal essay, Unofficial college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, Portfolio (log in to SlideRoom), Proof of English proficiency (Minimum score of 100 for TOEFL, 7.5 for IELTS), Resume

Career Options

  • Arts administrator
  • Gallery director
  • Art writer/critic/journalist
  • Interdisciplinary artist

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