About the course

The Department of Art offers a two-year, theory-based program designed to prepare students for successful professional careers in the arts, both as practicing artists and educators. The department promotes a cross-disciplinary approach to art production within a broad, cultural studies context. Specialization in a particular medium or curriculum area is not required. Students concentrate on studio and academic work in the areas of Electronic and Digital Art & Theory, Painting & Drawing, Print and Book Arts, Photography, Sculpture and New Forms, as well as Theory and Criticism. An extensive written thesis on the student's practice is required. 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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$55,908

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Santa Barbara
Fall (September), 2025	Santa Barbara

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Santa Barbara

Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp

　　Statement of Purpose, Personal Achievements/Contributions, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)

　　Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)

　　Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (submitted online)

　　TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)

　　Portfolio required. See http://www.arts.ucsb.edu for Portfolio Guidelines.

　　Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). UC Santa Barbara reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admissions process, and rescind any offer of admission made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Santa Barbara. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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