The Master of Arts in Art: Painting and Drawing concentration
In this program, you will build on what you mastered in your undergraduate degree program, refining your technical and aesthetic abilities through guided independent study. The Master’s in Painting and Drawing is geared toward students looking to expand their portfolio at the graduate level, and to further their studio practice in an academic environment. Small class sizes provide for one-on-one relationships with faculty and cohort members.
You can tap into Pittsburgh’s thriving arts scene to facilitate your professional growth and enjoy course visits with industry professionals such as curators, art dealers and artists.
Credits required:
30 credits
Cost per credit:
$957/credit
Time to degree:
As few as 4 semesters
Delivery:
On campus, some online
Master’s in Painting and Drawing curriculum
The curriculum includes six consecutive studio-based seminar courses, an elective in a different medium such as clay or digital art, an art history or contemporary art research study tailored to your studio art practice, and a thesis and graduate exhibition. In optional 1-credit courses, you can learn about professional practice for creative freelancers and develop a project around a field trip to New York City. Full-semester and accelerated options are available.
The graduate program focuses heavily on concept, and you will be encouraged to experiment with multimedia processes and collaborate with peers.
Quick facts
- Tailor your learning experience to your academic and professional interests with one-on-one guidance
- Take evening classes for schedule flexibility
- Connect with faculty and cohort members with small class sizes
- Gain gallery experience in Carlow’s on-campus art gallery
Alternate degree completion options
Accelerated
Fast track your way into this master’s program by taking graduate courses as a Carlow undergraduate student. Course credits count toward both degrees. Apply for the accelerated option after your sophomore year.
Career opportunities for Painting and Drawing
With a master’s in Painting and Drawing, career options include instructor or professor, illustrator or animator, and arts administrator.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for multimedia artists and animators is slated to grow 4% over the next 10 years, largely driven by the demand from movies, video games and television.
Admission requirements and application process
You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended
- Representative portfolio of your work
- Personal essay that describes your academic objectives
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation that address your leadership potential and ability to succeed in graduate-level work
Apply
anytime
Start terms:
Fall, Spring & Summer
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success.
Painting & Drawing faculty
Kimberly McMahon, MA Adjunct Lecturer
Contact Admissions
If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to help you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an upcoming event.
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