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Master of Visual Art

University of Kansas

  • Lawrence, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A two-year studio diploma in fine art with access to drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture and bronze foundry studios.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Visual Art. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.

Career outcomes

  • Fine art creation
  • Art education
  • Gallery and museum management
  • Art and cultural planning
  • Architectural and urban design
  • Fashion and styling
  • Event and stage design
  • Art technical services

Curriculum

  • Twenty-five courses (63 credits). Year 1 covers drawing
  • Painting
  • Ceramics
  • Sculpture
  • Art history and communications. Year 2 adds advanced drawing
  • Studio electives and professional practice
  • With two full-year studio courses. Studios include a bronze foundry with 24/7 access. Community projects provide work-integrated learning.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent foreign university
  • proof of English proficiency
  • each graduate programme sets extra criteria such as GPA
  • GRE or GMAT
  • CV
  • personal statement and recommendation letters.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) from an accredited institution

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 60

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Portfolio

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's own requirements and deadlines
  2. which each graduate programme sets. Create an account
  3. apply online (choose KU Graduate for Lawrence) and pay the 100 USD international degree-seeking application fee. Upload proof of a bachelor's degree with transcripts
  4. English proficiency proof and programme items such as CV
  5. personal statement
  6. GRE or GMAT scores and recommendation letters. Receive the admission decision and follow the instructions to accept the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,372 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusLawrence campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of the Arts
DepartmentVisual Art
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.