Art

http://www.ohio.edu/art/

The School of Art is dedicated to the development of diverse and exceptional artists, scholars, and educators. Programs are designed to reflect a professional art school, one which promotes rigorous creative and scholarly activity. An important part of the school’s mission is to prepare students for post-graduate careers, while enriching their own vital interests and personal goals in the visual arts.

Studio M.F.A.

A three-year Master of Fine Arts degree is offered in studio arts: Ceramics, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The first and second years are primarily devoted to studio, seminar, art history, and elective coursework, while the third year is an intensive commitment to studio time in preparation for the thesis exhibition. A normal full-time academic load is 18 credit-hours per quarter, and progress toward the degree is guided by the student’s graduate review committee members to the successful completion of 135 credit hours.

Credit-Hour Requirements Summary:

46 studio area
14 studio electives
12 art history/academic studies
12 open electives
6 seminars
90 minimum course credits
45 thesis credits
135 TOTAL

Each student accepted into the School of Art graduate program is assigned an advisor who acts as the chairperson for the student’s formal reviews until matriculation.

Review Process:

First-Year Progress Review
Occurs during the second full-time quarter of study and constitutes a progress assessment of the student’s work by his/her committee members.

First-Year M.F.A. Candidacy Review
Occurs during the third full-time quarter of study and admits the student to full candidacy for the degree by the student’s committee members.

Thesis Proposal Review
Occurs during the sixth full-time quarter of study and establishes the goals and guidelines of the student’s thesis exhibition.

Thesis Exhibition Review
Occurs during the final full-time quarter of study in the third year and satisfies an oral defense of the thesis exhibition.

The School of Art requires that candidates for the M.F.A., at successful completion of the degree, prepare visual documentation of the work, either 35mm color slides or CD-Rom, to be permanently housed in the Visual Resources Library.

Art History M.A.

Upon entry to the program in art history, a student will be pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree. An advisor in the area will be assigned in the first quarter, and by the end of the fifth quarter of full-time study, two thesis proposals will be submitted to the student’s thesis committee members, leading to the completion of a 90 credit-hour degree.

Credit-Hour Requirements Summary:

48 art history courses
27 directed electives
75 minimum course credits
15 thesis credits
90 TOTAL

Directed electives are selected in consultation with the faculty. Proof of reading competency in French, German, or another language approved by the faculty is required. Standard language examinations or the equivalent of one year’s coursework without credit may be used. The language requirement should be completed by the end of the sixth quarter of full-time study. The program concludes with the submission of thesis (approved by the advisor) that demonstrates scholarly research and a final review or oral defense of the thesis directed by the student’s review committee.

Studio/Art History M.F.A.

To be recommended as a degree candidate, the student must submit both studio and art history work for the review by faculty committees at the end of the fourth quarter of fulltime study. All studio reviews (as listed under the studio degree), apply to this double concentration, too. The programconcludes with the thesis exhibition, final thesis review, and approved formal art history paper. The graduate program leading to the M.F.A. in Studio/Art History requires the completion of 90 credit-hours of coursework and 45 credit-hours of thesis, combining to satisfy 135 credit-hours overall.

Art Education M.A.

The graduate program leading to the Master of Arts in Art Education requires the completion of at least 50 credithours of graduate coursework and athesis, approved by the student’s advisor and thesis committee, that demonstrates scholarly ability. Teacher certification is not required for entry into the program; however, evidence of ability to complete and benefit from the program must be provided for admission.

Credit-Hour Requirements Summary:

24 art education courses
4 studio
8 art history courses
8 directed electives
44 minimum course credits
6 thesis credits
50 TOTAL

A scholarly thesis will be presented to the student’s committee at the completion of the graduate coursework, and may be completed in one year on a full-time basis.

Admission

Admission to the graduate program in the School of Art requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts, from an accredited institution and a grade point average of at least 2.5. Studio applicants should complete both parts of the application process below; students interested in Art History or Art Education need not submit a slide portfolio.

Application Process

To apply online, go to: http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/ or follow the instructions:

1. An application form, fee, and two official transcripts from each postsecondary institution attended should be sent directly to:

Office of Graduate Studies
McKee House
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979

2. A portfolio submission is required for all students interested in applying to the following programs: Ceramics, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio/Art History. A slide portfolio or CD Rom formatted for MacIntosh should be mailed along with a copy of the application form, three signed, sealed letters of recommendation, and copies of all transcripts to:

Assistant Director, Graduate Programs
School of Art
528 Seigfred Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979

The portfolio should consist of twenty 35mm color slides in an 8.5 x 11-inch clear plastic slide sheet and/or CD-Rom formatted for MacIntosh. Slides should be clearly marked with name, media, size, date executed, and (indication of top) orientation. They should be accompanied by a corresponding list that includes all information on the slides. A self-addressed, stamped envelope must be included for the return of application materials. Slides of accepted students will be retained and kept on file in the School of Art office.

Applicants for Studio/Art History must indicate on the application form the specific studio area in which the concentration will occur, such as Ceramics, Painting, etc.

Applicants who plan to concentrate in Art Education, Art History, or Studio/Art History must submit a term paper or some other example of scholarly writing and research skills to the Assistant Director, Graduate Programs in the School of Art at the above address.

The postmark deadline for applications to all programs in the School of Art is February 1. No late applications will be accepted for consideration of funding for the following academic year. Applications for other quarters are on a case-by-case basis; contact the department chairperson for more information.

Financial Aid

The School of Art awards approximately 35 Graduate Teaching Assistantships and 51 quarters of tuition scholarships each year. Selection is by competition and is based upon available openings and funding. Students who receive funding must maintain a full-time schedule and a 3.0 g.p.a. to retain support. Both first-year and continuing graduate students are eligible for graduate appointments. To be considered for these awards, the applicant should mark the appropriate items on the application for graduate admission.

Other financial aid information (such as Federal Perkins Loans and Federal Work Study) may be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Chubb Hall, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 45701-2979.

Contact

http://www.ohio.edu/art/

Assistant Director, Graduate Programs
School of Art
528 Seigfred Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979

1.800.766.8278