Overview

Art from California State University Los Angeles is a 60-unit graduate program offered in either the Design Option or the Studio Arts Option.

The program’s goal is to develop students into professional artists capable of producing high quality work for public exhibition and presentation, or professional designers well-positioned to be leaders in their industry. MFA graduates are qualified to teach at the university level, and are prepared to take their place within the visual arts or design communities and to make a significant contribution to their fields.

Options:

the Design Option (Graphic Design/Visual Communication, Animation);

the Studio Arts Option (Drawing, Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, New Genres).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art History Seminar: Studies in Classical and European Art

Art History Seminar: Art of Changing Eras

Art History Seminar: Studies in Modern and Contemporary Art

Seminar: Visual Arts

Perspectives on Visual Art, Aesthetics, and Culture

Research Methodologies in Art

MFA Professional Field Work in Art

MFA Directed Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A portfolio that demonstrates a highly considered and integrated approach that is reflected in a body of visual work that is at an advanced level in a specific discipline.

Portfolio work that clearly demonstrates technical competence and a professional presentation.

An indication that the applicant has the ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.

A direction of study that is appropriate to the Option Graduate Program, and is compatible with current faculty expertise.

In-Person Interview.

BA or BFA degree in Art or Design.

3.0 GPA or higher for the BA/BFA degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9144 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident students are assessed an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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