MA Admissions - Art History & Visual Culture
Graduate Program – MA
MA Art Concentration in Art History and Visual Culture
The Master of Arts in Art History and Visual Culture offers a broad education in visual
culture within a dynamic department that includes a strong M.F.A. program in the heart
of Silicon Valley. The program prepares students for a Ph.D. or a graduate library
degree with specialization in art history. It also provides training for a variety
of positions, including community college professor, image researcher, museum curator,
arts administrator, conservator, and visual resources librarian.
Our program is especially strong in modern and contemporary art, architecture and
design, and the art of the Renaissance. We feature a variety of special-topic courses,
such as Modern Architecture, History of Photography, and Conceptual Art. We regularly
teach courses coordinated with local art institutions.
Besides featuring a wide array of courses we host a number of activities during the academic year, such as the Art History and Visual Culture Colloquium, the Art History Association Symposium, the Tuesday Night Lecture Series and a range of exhibitions in the Thompson Gallery.
Study Abroad
The program regularly offers FLP (Faculty Led Programs) to Venice, Paris, and Vienna. If you are interested in one of these programs please contact the coordinating faculty below.
Venice: Dr. Elizabeth Carroll, elizabeth.carroll@sjsu.edu
Paris: Dr. Josine Smits, josine.smits@sjsu.edu
Vienna: Dr. Gretchen Simms, gretchen.simms@sjsu.edu
Apply
Applicats must submit their applications via Cal State Apply. See the Application Instructions and Procedures for current deadlines.
Application Requirements
All Applicants must meet both University Requirements and Program Requirements established by the Department of Art & Art History.
University Requirements
More information on University requirements can be found here: SJSU Graduate Application Information.
Department Requrements
- Official transcripts
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Summary Form [pdf]
- Statement of Purpose
- CV/Resume
- 2 Writing Samples
Quick Links
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Application Instructions and Procedures
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Degree Requirements: MA Art History and Visual Culture
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MA Official Handbook