Graduate Programs Admission
The Master of Art EducationStudents interested in entering the Master of Art Education program must possess a teaching certificate in art and a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale cumulative grade point average. Students holding an undergraduate degree in visual art, but not certification requirements of the Indiana Department of Education, must complete these requirements through the certification courses in the Bachelor of Art Education degree before pursuing the MAE In addition to the application, applicants must also submit a portfolio of studio work including lessons/units with examples of student work and a personal statement.
The Master of Arts in Art TherapyAdmission into the Art Therapy graduate program is competitive. Applicants must have (1) an undergraduate degree with transcripts that reflect 18 or more credit hours of studio art and 12 credit hours of psychology, including developmental and abnormal psychologies (2) a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale, and (3) a portfolio of artwork that shows experience with different media and an ability to understand the motivations of one's personal art making process. Current admissions requirements, deadlines for admissions, application procedures, and information about financial aid are available on the website for Herron School of Art and Design.
The Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art with Emphasis Areas in Ceramics, Furniture Design, Painting and Drawing, Photography and Intermedia, Printmaking, or SculptureAdmission into the program is competitive. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment and capability to develop sustained creative activity as a visual artist at the professional level and the ability to complete graduate work. Applicants must have: (1) an undergraduate degree, preferably a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a studio art emphasis from an accredited institution, but other backgrounds will be considered by the graduate admissions committee, (2) a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale, and (3) a portfolio documenting past visual artwork. Some otherwise qualified applicants may not have all the necessary coursework and background experience to prepare them to fully succeed in their graduate coursework. These persons will be required to make up curricular deficiencies by enrolling in appropriate undergraduate courses prior to taking specific courses in the graduate program. Current admissions requirements, deadlines for admissions, application procedures, and information about financial aid are available on the website for Herron School of Art and Design.
The Master of Fine Arts in Visual CommunicationAdmission into the Visual Communication graduate program is competitive. The Department of Visual Communication seeks graduate candidates who have strong skills for thinking critically about complex issues and working collaboratively in teams that represent a diversity of perspectives. Applicants ordinarily will be expected to hold baccalaureate degrees from colleges or universities of recognized standing prior to registering as graduate students. Applicants for a master's degree program should have achieved a 3.0 (out of 4.0) grade point average or higher for the baccalaureate degree or have other indicators of outstanding academic performance. Students entering the MFA degree program in Visual Communication are not required to have an established background in design or art. The Visual Communication Design program at Herron encourages cross-disciplinary research approaches and experiences. However, applicants who do not have a prior educational background in design or professional design experience may be required to successfully complete foundational pre-graduate studies in design before being accepted to initiate the MFA curriculum. One or two semesters of foundational pre-graduate studies may be required before full admission into the M.F.A. program in Visual Communication. Foundational pre-graduate courses in design may be offered for graduate credit, but the credit hours do not apply toward completion of the 60-credit hour requirements in the MFA degree. Decisions regarding admission into the Foundational Pre-Graduate program are made on an individual basis.
ContactGraduate application inquiries should be directed to:
Graduate Admissions c/o Student Services Office Indiana University Herron School of Art and Design IUPUI 735 West New York Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5944 317-278-9400Last updated: December 2013