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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.
Credit-Hour Requirements Sumary:
46 studio area 14 studio electives 12 art/history/academic studies 12 open electives 6 seminars ________________________________ 90 minimum course credits 45 thesis credits ________________________________ 135 TOTALEach 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 D=CD-Rom, to be permanent housed in the Visual Resources Library.
Credit-Hour Requirements Summary:
48 art history area 27 directed electives ____________________________ 75 minimum course credits 15 thesis credits ____________________________ 90 TOTALDirected 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 of oral defense of the thesis directed by the student's review committee.
Credit-Hour Requirements Summary:
24 art education area 4 studio 8 art history 8 directed electives ________________________ 44 minimum course credits 6 thesis credits ________________________ 50 TOTALA 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.
You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a grade-point average of at least 2.5. Submit a completed application form, fee, and two official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended to the Office of Graduate Student Services, Ohio University, Wilson Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979. You also must submit three letters of recommendation to the Director for Graduate Programs, School of Art, Ohio University, Seigfred Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979. The final date for application is February 1. Send all application materials well in advance of the due date; only complete applications are considered.
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 at the above address.
The deadline for applications for 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.
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 Unversity, Athens, OH, 45701-2979.
Assistant Director, Graduate Programs School of Art 528 Seigfred Hall Ohio University Athens, OH 45701-2979 1-800-766-8278
University Publications staff and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/gcatalog/03-05/areas/arts.htm) on June 25, 2004.
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