About the course

The MA degree in studio art requires completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work, including at least 6 hours in art history, 15 hours in a major studio field, 3 hours of graduate seminar, 3 hours of graduate critiques, and 3 hours of art studio electives. Candidacy for the degree is determined by a review upon the completion of 18-24 semester hours. A thesis exhibition and an oral review are required for successful completion of the program. The degree program must be completed within six years.

　　The painting program at The University of Alabama promotes the idea that painting is an evolving and vital art form. Courses are designed for students of all levels, backgrounds, and interests and embrace both traditional and expanded methodologies. Students in the program are challenged to engage in critical thought and to develop context for their individual creative interests. Courses in painting, which are both foundational and conceptual, convey knowledge of the historical and current practices of painting. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$62,920

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Tuscaloosa
Fall (August), 2025	Tuscaloosa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alabama

PART I — submit directly to the Department of Art and Art History Portfolio of 20 significant pieces representing your work. The portfolio must be a Microsoft Powerpoint slideshow on the CD. Each image in the slideshow must be in .jpeg format, no larger than 7.5 x 10″ at 72 dpi. Each image must include the artist’s name, title of work, date work was completed, dimensions (height x width x depth, as applicable), and medium. Curriculum vitae/resume Self-addressed stamped envelope with appropriate postage for return of CD (if desired) Completed Department Information Sheet and Assistantship Application (if desired) Three letters of recommendation on official letterhead (the letters must each be in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature across the seal on the outside of the envelope. Letters may also be submitted electronically using the Graduate School website online application feature. Completed application form (available here) Statement of purpose Official transcript(s) The Graduate School does not require the MAT or GRE for admission to the graduate program in studio art. Each studio applicant must submit a comprehensive portfolio of work directly to the Department of Art and Art History, this portfolio should include a minimum of 20 works of art in the proposed major. The applicant must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall, 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours in a degree program, or 3.0 for a completed graduate degree program. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT). International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5. Each international application must hold the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution to be eligible for graduate admission.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 15 December 2024

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