School of Art
The School of Art is dedicated to the development of diverse and exceptional artists, scholars, and educators. To this end, the school promotes an environment conducive to creative and scholarly development.
A three-year Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in studio artrs (ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture), a two-year M.F.A. in art history, and a three-year M.F.A. in art history/studio are offered. The School of Art also offers a Master of Arts degree in art education.
For further information, write to the Director of Graduate Programs, School of Art, Ohio University, Seigfred Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979.
Degree Requirements
A normal full-time academic load for a graduate student is 118 credit hours per quarter. Thesis hours must be taken during the quarter in which the thesis will be presented.
Art Education
The graduate program leading to the M.A. in art education requires the completion of at least 45 quarter hours of graduate coursework and an advisor-approved thesis that demonstrates scholarly abilities. Teacher certification is not required for entry into the program; however, evidence of ability to complete and benefit from the program must be provided for admission.
Art History
Upon entry to the art history program, you are assigned an advisor with whom you are required to consult each quarter. By the beginning of the fourth quarter of study, and with the advice of the faculty, you must submit a proposal for a thesis. The program concludes with the submission of a thesis paper (approved by your advisor) that demonstrates your scholarly research and a final review by the thesis committee.
The graduate program leading to the M.F.A. in art history requires the completion of at least 90 quarter hours of graduate study and a minimum of 15 thesis hours. Directed electives are selected in consultation with 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 your sixth quarter.
Art History/Studio
To be recommended as a degree candidate, you must submit both studio and art history work for review by faculty committees at the end of the fourth quarter. The program concludes with a thesis exhibition, final thesis review, and approved formal art history paper.
The graduate program leading to the M.F.A. in art history/studio requires the completion of at least 90 hours of graduate coursework and a minimum of 45 thesis hours.
Ceramics, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture
The graduate program leading to the M.F.A. in a studio area requires the completion of at least 90 quarter hours of graduate coursework and a minimum of 45 thesis hours. To be recommended as a degree candidate, you must submit work for review by a faculty committee at the end of the fourth quarter of study. The program concludes with a thesis exhibition and final thesis exam.
Application
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.
Portfolio Requirements for Studio and Art Education
If you plan to concentrate in art education, art history/studio, ceramics, painting, printmaking, or sculpture, you must submit no more than 20 slides in a plastic page-size sheet to the Director of Graduate Programs, School of Art, Ohio University, Seigfred Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979. Mark each slide with your name, medium used, size, indication of top, and date executed. Slides are to be accompanied by a corresponding list that includes all information on the slides. Photography applicants may submit prints or slides. Enclose a self-addressed postage-paid envelope for return of slides.Writing Sample Requirements for Art Education, Art History and Art History/Studio
If you plan to concentrate in art Education, art history or art history/studio, you must submit a term paper, or some other example of your scholarly writing research skills.If you are an applicant for art history/studio, you must also indicate on the application form the specific studio area in which you wish to concentrate (painting, photography, sculpture, etc.).
Financial Aid
The School of Art awards approximately 35 teaching assistantships and 51 quarters of OGS stipends each year. Selection is by competition and is based upon available openings and funding. If you receive funding, you must maintain a 3.0 g.p.a. to retain support. Both beginning and continuing graduate students are eligible for graduate appointments. To be considered for assistantships or OGS stipends, mark the appropriate items on the application for graduate admission.
See the Financial Aid section for more information on the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work Study, and other forms of financial aid.
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) October 2, 2001.
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