Grad Programs Viewbook

THIS ISWHEREFEARLESSSTARTS.

Every student who graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design receives a shirt that says

MassArt Made Me Fearless. This fearlessness to innovate, challenge, and redefine the world around

them is what sets our alumni, students, faculty, and staff apart. Established in 1873, MassArt was and

remains the only freestanding public college of art and design in the United States. The founders dared

to imagine a schooldedicated to producing educators, professional artists, designers, and architects

that was open to anyone with talent and the will to succeed.

True to its history, MassArt continues to envision all that is possible and strives to reach it and make

it accessible to the greater cultural community. The MassArt Design and Media Center, due to open

during the 2015-2016 academic year, will be shared by all design and media departments. This will allow

animators to partner with architects, industrial designers with fashion designers, videographers with

illustrators, and countless other multidisciplinary combinations. This growth will provide new studios

and equipment as well as new exhibit and lecture halls.

We strive to give students a place where they can grow into the artist, designer, or educator that

theyve dared to imagine. See if you can envision yourself here; learn more inside, visit our campus,

and contact us with any questions.

Sincerely,

The MassArt Admissions Team

[email protected] / (617) 879-7222

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS PROGRAMS LIST

GRADUATE

Massachusetts College of Art and Design / 621 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115MassArt.edu

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

GRADUATE / ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu

massart.edu/ academic_ programs

massart.edu/ certificates

massart.edu/ youth

ane.massart.edu

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Animation

Architectural Design

Art Education

Ceramics

Fashion Design

Fibers

Film/Video

Glass

Graphic Design

History of Art

Illustration

Industrial Design

Jewelry and Metalsmithing

Painting

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Studio for Interrelated Media

In addition to degree-seeking programs, MassArts Professional and Continu-

ing Education Program is dedicated to providing high quality, accessible, and

enriching learning opportunities for all. For professional, teaching, and amateur

artists, Art New England (ANE) summer workshops provide an opportunity

for deep immersion into their practice.

MassArts Youth Programs offer classes for students ages 10 to 18. For high

school students, classes are offered throughout the year including Saturday

Studios, Xtreme! Week, and Summer Intensives. For serious students looking

to develop their technical skills and portfolio, Life Drawing and Portfolio

Development and Summer Studios are offered.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Architecture

MFA: 2D Fine Arts

MFA: 3D Fine Arts (Fibers, General, Metals)

Master of Arts: Teaching/Art Education

MFA: Design [The Dynamic Media Institute (DMI)]

MFA (Low Residency): Fine Arts (Boston)

MFA: Media Arts (Film/Video)

MFA: Media Arts (Photography)

POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS

Post-Bac: Design (The Dynamic Media Institute (DMI))

Post-Bac: Media Arts (Photography)

Teacher Preparation Program (TPP)

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Fashion Design

Furniture Design

Graphic Design

Industrial Design

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

GRADUATE


GRADUATE PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

GRADUATE / PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu

massart.edu/ grad_admissions


MassArt has a long heritage of excellence, as well as an

extremely selective admissions process. We are proud of

our world-class faculty and visiting artists and our state-of-

the-art facilities. Our urban campus, which spans an entire

city block, gives students access to over 1 million square

feet of studio, classroom, living, and exhibition space.

The opportunity to work and create in a diverse community

of innovative, hard-working artists, designers, and educators

fosters a learning environment that encourages multidisci-

plinary practice and dialoguea central value of the graduate

programs at MassArt. This belief, shared across programs,

creates a supportive space in which students can fully develop

their vision.

In addition to coursework within their studio concentrations,

all graduate students take critical theory coursework with

both a historical and a contemporary focus. These courses

use the art and design communities of Boston and beyond

as the venues for classroom exploration.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS

GRADUATE


POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS

GRADUATE / POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu


The Post-Baccalaureate Dynamic Media Institute (DMI)

program gives students an opportunity to focus on the role,

and possible new uses of dynamic media in communication

design. This program offers professionals from outside the

design field a rigorous educational experience that will prepare

them for new opportunities including application to graduate

schools or study in our Dynamic Media Institutes MFA program.

The Post-Baccalaureate Media Arts (Photography)

program is an intensive course of study for those seeking an

advanced level of discourse, both technical and theoretical,

about the medium of photography. The program provides an

individualized curriculum for students who wish to develop

their portfolios and skills to prepare for future graduate

school or as an end in itself.

The Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) is intended

for students who have strong undergraduate backgrounds

in studio art and who seek initial licensure as art teachers.

TPP coursework focuses on pedagogical theory as well

as pre-practicum and practicum (fieldwork) experience.

While preparation for initial licensure mandates 150 hours

of student- teaching practicum, MassArt students benefit

from 300+ hours in the classroom.

*Post baccalaureate programs require one year (24 credits) of study and may be adaptable depending on the needs of the individual student.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

GRADUATE


GRADUATE / MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

The Master of Architecture program at MassArt combines professional requirements with hands-on design and build experience in community-based teaching and working spaces.

The program, accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting

Board, provides students with rigorous and accessible professional

preparation for a variety of architecture related careers through

two tracks: Track I, for students with an undergraduate degree not

in architecture (102 credits in 3 years), and Track II, for those with

a B Arch degree (60 credits in 2 years). In their second summer,

Track I students join incoming Track II students to collaborate on

a community-based design then build studio.

Grounded in energy-conscious building and site design, the

coursework promotes conceptual exploration with practical

application in building systems, construction technology, ethical

practice, and cultural traditions in architecture.

Students develop a personal language of form and a responsible

design ethic through the study of current, visionary, historic, and

vernacular architectures, and experimentation with the intrinsic

properties and geometries of materials and building systems.

Critiques by faculty, guests, and visiting design/construction

professionals help students to further refine designs and vision.

Internship Development Program (IDP) counseling is offered

to students preparing for national professional registration.

For a complete list of Master of Architecture requirements,

courses, and faculty, visit massart.edu/academic_programs.

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu



Core FacultyPaul HajianMargaret Hickey

FACULTY

Patti SeitzPaul Paturzo

Other FacultyRobert Coppola Sam Batchelor

GRADUATE PROFILE: Jeffrey Eichert

MASSART MAKES ME FEARLESS


I earned my BFA in Technical Theatre at

Emerson College before I decided to pursue

my Master of Architecture. I want to make

things and thats where both programs

overlap. Actually, I see a definite relationship

between what I learned in my undergrad

and what Ive learned in my program here.

However, because my degree wasnt in

architecture, I began with Track 1 courses to

prepare me for the transitionbut the entire

time, I really felt like I was part of the program

already. After a quick start with the basics,

I was in the thick of it. We took months to

acquire knowledge that might otherwise take

years to learn.

Because MassArt is a more intimate commu-

nity, you get to know your professors. Discovery

is something you do WITH the facultyand

they dont intimidate you at all.

Overall, this has been a fun environment.

Ive had the freedom to explore and to make

and try things without any expectation of a

particular result. There is a healthy interaction

between all the disciplines and that collabora-

tive spirit has an impact on what we create.

Home: NEW JERSEY

Program: MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

JEFFREY EICHERT

MASSART MAKES YOU FEARLESS / GRADUATE PROGRAM

MassArt gets your hands dirty.Through my program, I was part of a summer design build at Up Academy in Dorchester for three months. The process began with the development of a concept that we further explored in community meetings. Then we developed the practical design and culminated in a practical implementation. It was the perfect environment to apply and solidify the knowledge Ive gained and to put it into real action.

I chose this school because:

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS MFA: 2D FINE ARTS

GRADUATE


GRADUATE / MFA: 2D FINE ARTS

MFA: 2D FINE ARTS

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu



Core FacultyCollen Asper James CambronneRoger Tibbetts

Other FacultyNona Hershey Fred Liang Peter Wayne Lewis

FACULTY

Visiting artists have includedPat AdamsWilliam BaileyJake BerthotSusanna CoffeyInka EssenhighLouise Fishman

Ellen GallagherGlenn GoldbergJulie HeffernanMarc HandelmanAnn HarrisMary HeilmanCarrie MoyerThomas Nozkowski

Larry PoonsDana SchutzSean ScullyLisa SigalSara SzeRichard TuttleCharlene Von Heyl

The MFA: 2D Fine Arts program at MassArt fosters independent creative making and thinking.

The two-year (60 credit) MFA: 2D Fine Arts program focuses

on painting and printmaking as specific disciplines but also

encourages the students diverse practice. The program

promotes critical responsiveness and independence and

provides an intense working environment within which each

student can pursue their own direction.

The foundation of the program is the critique. In addition

to individual critiques, each student will present their work for

discussion with peers and faculty on a weekly basis. The goal

is to foster a critical dialogue at various stages of the students

creative process.

For a complete list of MFA: 2D Fine Arts requirements,

courses, and faculty, visit massart.edu/academic_programs.

GRADUATE PROFILE: Carolyn Burns



When I first came to MassArt, I was working

primarily with paint, but later transitioned

to working in a more interdisciplinary way.

I think the 2D Fine Arts program offers great

discipline-based programs, but there is also

a strong interdisciplinary core that runs

through everything. My graduate program

is diverse, and theres a lot of open dialoga

great balance of different backgrounds and

viewpoints, on top of the experience of a

shared community.

The faculty is a big part of the draw here

for me, too. They are extremely supportive

and invested in your personal development

and they go out of their way to make them-

selves available. I actually hope to teach

myself, someday, in addition to establishing

my studio practice.

I think MassArt is a vibrant part of the Boston

landscape. This place is rich with artistic and

educational historythe Museum of Fine Arts,

the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, all the

collegesbut were changing and evolving

all the time, too. The school brings in lots of

visiting artists who are active in their fields,

as well, and I find they bring a real freshness

to the community.

Home: MASSACHUSETTS

Program: MFA: 2D FINE ARTS

CAROLYN BURNS


MassArt fosters your leadership skills.I was fortunate to work as a teaching assistant in a couple of undergrad painting and drawing classes. It was great to get to know undergrads and to gain some practical teaching skills. Overall, it was a rewarding and valuable experience. I even took an assistantship in the graduate office which gave me some insight into the administrative aspects of running a school.


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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS MFA: 3D FINE ARTS (FIBERS, GENERAL, METALS)

GRADUATE


GRADUATE / MFA: 3D FINE ARTS (FIBERS, GENERAL, METALS)

MFA: 3D FINE ARTS (FIBERS, GENERAL, METALS)

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu



Core FacultyJudy HaberlJill Slosburg-Ackerman

FACULTY

Other FacultyMatthew Hincman Janna LongacreJames McLeod

Benjamin Ryterband Chuck Stigliano Ann Wessmann

Heather White Joe Wood

The MFA: 3D Fine Arts (Fibers, General, Metals) program at MassArt allows students to work in ceramics, fibers, glass, jewelry and metalsmithing, sculpture, or across combined mediums.

The two-year (60 credit) MFA: 3D Fine Arts (Fibers, General,

Metals) program enables students to explore and embrace

their own philosophy and style; they may work with traditional

materials and processes or create technology-driven objects

using kinetic, interactive, video, or electronic elements. The

program fosters rigorous experimentation, investigation and

research of personal iconography and ideas, cross-disciplinary

work, and collaboration.

Students engage in fine arts, art history, and critical theory

courses and meet with curators and artists at galleries and

museums. They also choose a studio mentor from the college-

wide faculty to work closely with them throughout their

residency in the program. A thesis exhibition in the Colleges

main gallery and an oral presentation mark the culmination

of each students studies.

In addition to individual studio space, students have access to

fully equipped fabrication, installation, and exhibition facilities.

For a complete list of MFA: 3D Fine Arts (Fibers, General,

Metals) requirements, courses, and faculty, visit massart.edu/

academic_programs.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS MASTER OF ARTS: TEACHING/ART EDUCATION

GRADUATE

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GRADUATE / MASTER OF ARTS: TEACHING/ART EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS: TEACHING/ART EDUCATION

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu



The Master of Arts: Teaching/Art Education program at MassArt provides artists with the skills and training to foster a thriving art community where students are inspired to keep studio practices at the core of the educational experience.

The Master of Arts: Teaching/Art Education program (36 credits)

prepares students to earn an Initial Teacher License in Massa-

chusetts, while also providing the Masters level coursework

requirements for a Professional Teaching License. This is the

optimal program for students who possess a strong background

in studio work and want to teach in PK-12 public or private

schools, museums, social service, or community agencies.

In addition to their coursework, students visit schools, teach

in Saturday Studios, and student-teach during a semester-long

practicum. While classic preparation for the Initial License

mandates a minimum of 150 hours of student teaching, MassArt

expects 300+ of classroom involvement.

The Initial Teacher License is granted by the State of Massa-

chusetts for a single leveleither Pre-Kindergarten through

Grade 8 or Grade 5 through Grade 12. Students usually complete

the 36-credit MAT/AE program in 4 semesters, 9 credits per

semester (fall, spring, summer, and a second fall).

For a complete list of Master of Arts: Teaching/Art Education

requirements, courses, and faculty, visit massart.edu/

academic_programs.

Core FacultyJen Hall

FACULTY

Lois HetlandAdriana Katzew

Steven LockeLaura Reeder

Other FacultyBeth Balliro

John Crowe Aimee DeBose

GRADUATE PROFILE: Jill Rogers-Jensen



I have an undergrad degree in Printmaking,

and I planned to go to grad school, as well

but I didnt get in. My path from there took

some really interesting turns including

working as a bike messenger for a decade

in Washington and running the painting

department for a small bike manufacturer

in Boston. I even cooked for a couple of

years. I had something else in mind for the

rest of my life, though.

Id gotten a bit of a taste for teaching when

I trained people at the bike company so I

decided to pursue it full-time. MassArt had

made a great impression on me when I visited

friends here, and it seemed like the right place

to start that new path. Now that Im here,

Im thrilled with my choice; every aspect of

the school has exceeded my expectations.

For me, the faculty is a big part of what

makes my program so exceptional. They

have an incredible depth of experience with

different age groups and different environ-

mentsand because of that, they can offer

insight and practical advice that you wont

get from most college professors.

Home: WASHINGTON, DC

Major: MASTER OF ARTS: TEACHING/ART EDUCATION

JILL ROGERS-JENSEN


MassArt builds on your passions.MassArt encourages us to think in the 21st centuryto envision new ways of thinking, talking, and teaching about art. We want to meet the needs of the students in front of us and to engage them in fresh ways. I definitely had some intuition about teaching before I started my program but now Im equipped with the skills to back it up.


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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS MFA: DESIGN [THE DYNAMIC MEDIA INSTITUTE (DMI)]

GRADUATE


The MFA: Design [The Dynamic Media Institute (DMI)] program at MassArt explores the role and possibilities of dynamic media in communication design.

The 60-credit DMI MFA enables students to pursue their

thesis through a rigorous practice of research, prototyping,

and writing. With the support of peers, faculty, advisors, and

critics, their practice will culminate in a rich body of original

work and a comprehensive written thesis document.

Thesis topics range from interface design, interactive

environments, learning applications, and data visualization

to participatory narrative, sound and video installation,

smart objects, and much more. Students matriculate with

a new body of work, skills, and experience, equipped to

become a leading educator, practitioner, or entrepreneur.

The program is offered in three tracks: a two-year track in

four semesters, a three-year track in five semesters, or a three-

year track in six semesters. The only difference between the

tracks is the distribution of elective credits. DMI also offers a

one-year fellowship non-matriculating track to which students

may be accepted, based on their specific project proposal.

Admission to the DMI program is highly selective, enrolling

just eight to ten students each year.

For a complete list of DMI requirements, courses, and faculty,

visit massart.edu/academic_programs. Learn more about DMI

on our website, dynamicmediainstitute.org.

GRADUATE / MFA: DESIGN [THE DYNAMIC MEDIA INSTITUTE (DMI)]

MFA: DESIGN [THE DYNAMIC MEDIA INSTITUTE (DMI)]

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu



Core FacultyGunta Kaza Jan Kubasiewicz

FACULTY

Brian LucidJoseph Quackenbush

GRADUATE PROFILE: Ana Maria Torres Angarita



I have an undergraduate degree in Graphic

Design from a college in Venezuela and had

been teaching design at my local university

for four years when I decided to apply for

the Fulbright Scholar program. I wanted to

diversify my experience and gain new ideas

and techniques in the US that I could bring

back home after my program was complete.

MassArts Dynamic Media Institute was the

best fit for me amongst my Fulbright options

its one of the top programs in the country of

its kind, and the perfect place to deepen my

knowledge of digital and interactive design.

Beyond what Ive learned on campus,

Ive also been able to take some classes at

the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and

Massachusetts Institute of Technology that

have broadened my horizons even further.

I like that MassArt collaborates with other

schools to provide a great experience for

their students.

On top of everything Ive learned, Ive

appreciated MassArts welcoming environ-

ment for international students. Ive been

able to make some great friendships here.

Home: VENEZUELA

Program: MFA: DESIGN [THE DYNAMIC MEDIA INSTITUTE (DMI)]

ANA MARIA TORRES ANGARITA


MassArt broadens your perspective.Theres no doubt technology has expanded my definition of design. Whether were creating an app for a mobile device that conveys data in an effective, compelling way or crafting an immersive, exploratory experience for a museum, were working to influence behavior and drive responsenot just to create something visually appealing.


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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS MFA (LOW RESIDENCY): FINE ARTS (BOSTON)

GRADUATE


GRADUATE / MFA (LOW RESIDENCY): FINE ARTS (BOSTON)

MFA (LOW RESIDENCY): FINE ARTS (BOSTON)

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu



The MFA (Low Residency): Fine Arts (Boston) program at MassArt allows mid- career artists and educators to complete a 60-credit MFA over three consecutive summerscreating a unique opportunity for study in the midst of a career.

The three-year (60 credit) MFA (Low Residency): Fine Arts

(Boston) is an ideal choice for working artists or educators who

bring a strong sense of self-direction to their learning journey.

Students develop an independent body of work which could

involve a combination of media, technologies, and techniques.

Six-week summer residencies in Boston immerse students in

an intense studio environment and foster creative collabora-

tions. During these residencies, students live on campus in the

Artists Residence or in off-campus housing of their choosing.

Between residencies, students will work under the guidance

of a regionally based artist/mentor who conducts monthly

studio visits and critiques. Online art history and critical studies

courses forge greater understanding of contemporary art

history and issues in contemporary studio practice. At the

conclusion of the program, students present in their cohorts

thesis exhibitions and participate in final reviews on campus.

For a complete list of MFA (Low Residency): Fine Arts (Boston)


academic_programs.

Core FacultyGeorge Creamer

FACULTY

Jane Marsching

GRADUATE PROFILE: Monica Mitchell



I have two degrees alreadyone in music

and one in paintingbut I wanted to pursue

a graduate degree so I could teach art at

a university level, in addition to being a

working artist.

The low-res program at MassArt seemed

like a perfect fit for me. Because I have a job

and a mortgagequitting everything to go to

school wasnt an option. I also didnt want to

leave the art community in Bostonmy studio

in Somerville is a big part of my life.

My program cohort is very diverse, which is

great for critiqueyou gain a lot of perspective

from all these unique viewpoints. Everyone

is very supportive and friendly, but also very

serious about their artwork. Choosing a great

mentor is also important to the experience

if youre intentional about what you want to

learn from them going in, youll get the most

out of that relationship.

Home: MASSACHUSETTS

Program: MFA (LOW RESIDENCY): FINE ARTS (BOSTON)

MONICA MITCHELL


MassArt puts your dreams within reach.Doing work and school at the same time might not be the right choice for everyone, but its making my goals possible. It requires some serious self-direction and motivation to do a remote program, but the rewards are huge. Ive been able to move toward the life I want without putting my life on hold.


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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS MFA: MEDIA ARTS (FILM/VIDEO)

GRADUATE


GRADUATE / MFA: MEDIA ARTS (FILM/VIDEO)

MFA: MEDIA ARTS (FILM/VIDEO)

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu



The Master of Fine Arts: Media Arts (Film/Video) program at MassArt redefines what it means to be an artist working with the moving image.

The two-year (60 credit) MFA: Media Arts (Film/Video) program

draws students into a highly personalized and intense environ-

ment where they develop an informed perspective on film/video

that is at once individual, political, conceptual, abstract, visceral,

and visionaryalong with the advanced skills in video and film

production to make their perspective and vision a reality.

MassArts state-of-the-art equipment and facilities include:

high-definition digital film and video production equipment,

non-linear and 16 mm film editing equipment, film editing

rooms, digital sound studios, sound mixing rooms, optical

printing and animation facilities, digital editing labs, a black

box video studio, a film shooting studio, a chroma key studio,

a video installation studio, and film/video screening rooms.

The programs vibrant artistic community is enriched by the

weekly screenings of The MassArt Film Society, programmed

by Saul Levine. Levine projects a diverse array of films and

videos from multiple genres and cultures which are often

followed by a live discussion with the artist behind the work.

For a complete list of MFA: Media Arts (Film/Video)


academic_programs.

Core FacultyEricka BeckmanSaul Levine

FACULTY

Gretchen Skogerson Soon-mi Yoo

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS MFA: MEDIA ARTS (PHOTOGRAPHY)

GRADUATE


GRADUATE / MFA: MEDIA ARTS (PHOTOGRAPHY)

MFA: MEDIA ARTS (PHOTOGRAPHY)

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The MFA: Media Arts (Photography) program at MassArt explores the medium with an emphasis on personal vision, technical excellence, and experimentation.

The two-year (60 credit) MFA: Media Arts (Photography)

program guides students through extensive study of the

history and current practice of photography, critical theory,

and the contemporary multi-disciplinary environment.

MassArts extensive photography facilities include private

darkrooms for MFA students, a non-silver darkroom, individual

studio spaces, and a large graduate digital studio equipped with

large format printers, Flextight scanners, and Apple desktop

computers with the latest Adobe software. Students also make

use of the many student gallery spaces at MassArt and thesis

exhibitions are held in the Colleges Sandra and David Bakalar

and Stephen D. Paine Galleries.

In addition to Major Studio and an outstanding lecture series,

visits from prominent photographers, critics, and curators will

provide an opportunity for valuable feedback on student work.

For a complete list of MFA: Media Arts (Photography)


academic_programs.

Core FacultyLaura McPheeAbelardo Morell

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Other FacultyBarbara BosworthMatthew Connors

Matthew MonteithNick NixonStephen Tourlentes

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS DOMESTIC STUDENTS

GRADUATE


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Please note that we will continue to review applications on a space available basis after our priority deadline.

IMPORTANT DATES

Priority Admission Deadline Financial Aid Priority

Application Requirements

Application form

$75 application fee

Statement of purpose

Rsum / CV

Official post-secondary (college) transcript(s)

Three letters of reference

Portfolio; information on portfolio requirements for

specific programs is available online.

Course descriptions and syllabi

(Master of Architecture applicants only)

MAKE YOUR MOVE

GRADUATE / DOMESTIC STUDENTS

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massart.edu/ grad_financialaid

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massart. slideroom.com to submit your portfolio

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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Application Requirements

Application form

$75 application fee

Statement of purpose

Rsum

Official post-secondary (college) transcript(s); academic

records must be converted to the U.S. educational equivalents.

Course-by-course evaluations are required.*

Three letters of reference

Portfolio; information on portfolio requirements for specific

programs is available online.

Course descriptions and syllabi

(Master of Architecture applicants only)

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores*

Declaration and Verification of Finances (DOF and VOF)*

NOW IS THE TIME

GRADUATE / INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

HELPFUL LINKS:

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

*More information on TOEFL/IELTS minimum scores, recommended transcript evaluation agencies, and specific program requirements for the Declaration and Verification of Finances are available online.

MassArt can issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant (F-1) student status (Form I-20) only after it has offered an applicant admission into a degree program and the applicant has furnished the required I-20 documentation (including proof of financial support sufficient for one full year of the degree program in which he or she will enroll). International students must be enrolled for a minimum of nine credits per semester or normal degree progression to maintain their visa status.

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ADMISSIONS TUITION & FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FINANCIAL AID

GRADUATE


MassArt is committed to making a graduate education affordable

and has worked to maintain competitive tuition rates. Tuition for

the Summer 2014Spring 2015 is based on a per credit charge

of $780 for all programs, except TPP which is $572 per credit.

Please check the website for a specific breakdown.

Over 80% of MassArt graduate students receive some form of

financial assistance. Financial assistance comes in many forms,

such as federal student loans, scholarships, and assistantships.

MassArt merit-based scholarships are quite competitive. All

admitted students will automatically be reviewed for awards for

which they are eligible.

Federal Loans:

Federal Stafford Loans are available for all U.S. citizens

and permanent residents. Stafford Loans for the 20142015

academic year are in the amount of $20,500. Students must

submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Please note non-U.S. Citizens may apply for a private student

loan with a U.S. Citizen as a co-signer. Submit the FAFSA,

available on the Federal Aid website at www.fafsa.ed.gov and

indicate MassArts Federal School Code 002180.

Scholarships:

MassArt awards a limited number of merit and need-based

scholarships that range in amount from $2,000$10,000.

For full consideration submit the FAFSA by March 1.

Assistantships:

Assistantships are available to all full-residency graduate

programs. Based upon normal degree progression, you may be

eligible for a maximum of eight Graduate Assistantships with a

maximum award of $4,320 per year or $8,640 over two years.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

GRADUATE / TUITION & FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FINANCIAL AID

HELPFUL LINKS:

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fafsa.ed.gov

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HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

CAMPUS LIFE


The Office of Housing and Residence Life is committed to

the principle that learning at college occurs both in and

out of the classroom. The staff strive to create a living and

learning experience that makes life in the residence halls

a vital part of the collegiate experience at the center of

students day-to-day activities. Residence halls at MassArt

are more than just places to sleep. Out-of-classroom learning

experiences account for a significant amount of a students

education at MassArt. Students are encouraged to to use

their time in college housing to participate in activities,

develop new friendships, and learn more about themselves

and others who live in the community.

MassArt houses students in three residence halls:

Smith Hall, the Artists Residence, and the Tree House.

The Tree House opened in fall 2012 and is also home to

the Student Health Center. Graduate students are housed

in the Artists Residence.

All of MassArts residence halls have been designed to

create a convenient, safe, and comfortable environment

and offer unique facilities designed to address the needs

of our student-artists.

The housing options offered are based on availability

throughout the year.

CREATE A HOME

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu

massart.edu/ admissions/housing

CAMPUS LIFE / HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

Learning at college occurs both in and out of the classroom.

STUDENT RESOURCES

CAMPUS LIFE


The Academic Resource Center (ARC) at MassArt strives to

address the needs of all learners, regardless of ability or disabil-

ity, and helps them maximize their success. This is achieved by

assisting students to identify strengths, manage vulnerabilities,

formulate academic study plans, develop essential literacy and

technology skills, and acquire the communication skills that will

allow them to share their artistic vision.

The ARC provides services in academic advising, academic

coaching, transitional advising and mentoring, assistive

technology, disability consulting and accommodations, and

professional writing development.

Academic advisors, coaches, subject tutors, and writing

specialists work collaboratively with motivated students,

assisting them to meet specific classroom needs and develop

strategies for maximizing overall strengths. All services offered

through the ARC are free to degree-seeking MassArt students.

The primary purpose of MassArts Counseling & Wellness

Center is to enhance the ability of students to develop their

creative, intellectual, and emotional potential in order to have

a successful college experience. Services include free short-

term psychotherapy, evaluations, referrals, and other resources

for students. Wellness programs are held throughout the year

to help students maintain healthy lives; this includes stress-

reduction groups and yoga as well as smoking cessation and

health screening programs.

Student Health Services, administered by Harvard Vanguard

Medical Associates (HVMA), is located on the second floor

of the Tree House residence hall. MassArt students also have

access to medical care at HVMAs Kenmore practice which is

a 10 minute walk from campus. Medical advice is also available

to students during times when neither practice is open.

FIND SUPPORT

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu

massart.edu/arc

massart.edu/ couseling_wellness

massart.edu/health

CAMPUS LIFE / STUDENT RESOURCES

MassArt helps students maximize their success.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

CAMPUS LIFE


Extend the boundaries of learning.

At MassArt, students are challenged to extend the boundaries

of learning through the activities they become involved in, the

resources they use, and the people they meet. Students are

continually encouraged to contribute to the campus community

in ways that make a difference.

Student Leadership provides an opportunity to develop

new skills, make new friends, and connect with the MassArt

community. Student Leadership positions are awarded based

on a students resume, interview, and group experience. There

are 22 different leadership positions available through a

centralized hiring process such as Resident Assistants, Tour

Guides, Peer Mentors, International Global Mentors, Orientation

Primers, and Student Gallery Managers.

The Student Government Association (SGA) at MassArt

enhances the undergraduate student experience by providing

a platform through which their voices may be heard. Through

open meetings, students can promote and advance matters

concerning their community and link with faculty and adminis-

tration. In addition to acting as a framework that other student

organizations build upon, SGA ensures the continued advance-

ment of an engaging student experience.

Student Organizations connect students based on shared

interests in professional, social, and cultural activities. For a

full list of student organizations and more information on SGA,

visit sgamassart.com.

GET INVOLVED

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu

massart.edu/ student_activities

massart.edu/ student_leadership

CAMPUS LIFE / STUDENT ACTIVITIES

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

CAMPUS LIFE


Boston BalletHasbroElle MagazineIsabella Stewart Gardner MuseumPumaReebok

The Career Development Office is an invaluable resource

for MassArt students. The office works to connect MassArt

talent to the creative economy. This is achieved through

internships, job listings, career counseling, rsum critiques,

and workshops.

Internships offer evidence of students practical skills and

experience to prospective employers. MassArt students are

encouraged to complete two art- and design-related internships

before graduation. Each year, the Career Development Office

advertises over 500 art and design internships and holds an

internship and job fair each spring semester to help students

connect with employers. Many companies and organizations

have employed MassArt students as interns. Internships provide

students with valuable career related experience, networking

opportunities, and references for future employment.

Current students and alumni of our degree or certificate

programs are welcome to use the full resources available in

the Career Development Office. The online database offers

current students and alumni a personal account to search

for full-time, part-time, seasonal, and freelance jobs, art and

design internships, student scholarships, work-study positions,

grants, and artist residencies.

GET A JOB

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu

massart.edu/careers

CAMPUS LIFE / CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships offer practical skills and experience.

COMPANIES PROVIDING INTERNSHIPS INCLUDE

Massachusetts College of Art and Design / 621 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115Massachusetts College of Art and Design / 621 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115MassArt.eduMassArt.edu

BOSTON

ABOUT MASSART / BOSTON

Located in the heart of a district rich in cultural and educational resources, MassArt is a force for change in its community.

The College is a member of several academic consortia and various neighbor-

hood associations that seek ways to expand educational resources available

to students and enhance the economic vitality of the area.

Boston also serves as an extended classroom for students. In addition to

visiting many local museums, galleries, and artists studios, students can expand

their knowledge of revolutionary history by walking the Freedom Trail, discover

world-class landscape architecture in one of the many public parks or gardens,

or relax in one of the citys many entertainment or shopping districts.

As a world leader in innovation, many companies are headquartered in the

Greater Boston area including Converse, TJX Corporation, and Fidelity Invest-

mentsall of which employ MassArt graduates. MassArt also has a long history

of entrepreneurship with companies such as CloudKid, Moth Design, and Aviary

Gallery founded by our alumni. The area is home to 4.5 million people and over

100 colleges and universities, which provide endless educational opportunities

for students.

In keeping with its longstanding public mission, MassArts doors are always

open to community members. Each year, thousands of visitors come to MassArt

for a firsthand experience with art and design. Our offering of professional and

student exhibitions, educational programs for young people, creative careers

conferences, visiting artist and lecture programs, and other community-minded

events provides our students with a unique experience of connecting with their

neighbors as well as professional artists, designers, and educators.

The area is home to 4.5 million people and over 100 colleges and universities.


THE CENTER FOR ART AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS (CACP)

ABOUT MASSART / CENTER FOR ART AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

CACP cultivates innovative, sustainable relationships with the broader community to explore and expand the relevance of art in public life.

CACP matches MassArt faculty, students, staff, and alumni who want to com-

plete community-based projects with neighborhood organizations, schools, and

institutions to create mutually beneficial collaborations through the visual arts

and design. The Center uses art as a catalyzing force for citizens to act creative-

ly together. Some of CACPs projects emerge as part of course curricula, while

others are driven by needs of the Centers partners. In both cases, CACP works

with faculty members and local organizations to match student expertise to

needs identified by community members. The Center also facilitates the place-

ment of MassArt students in community organizations as teachers, researchers,

documenters, and fine artists and designers. CACP is dedicated to the notion

of what it means to be a good neighbor. Recent CACP partners include ABCD

Parker Hill/Fenway, Dorchester Academy, Discover Roxbury, Parker Hill Branch

Library, Roxbury Tenants of Harvard, Sociedad Latina, and many more.

Two of the Centers ongoing initiatives engage a wide range of people in

various communities. CACPs sparc! the Artmobile ignites art and design in the

neighborhood. sparc! travels as an all-purpose mobile base for innovative and

intergenerational art and design programs, projects, and events throughout

Roxbury and beyond. Through CACPs Community Exhibitions Initiative, MassArt

students curate and install exhibitions at three sites in Mission Hill. These exhibi-

tions enliven public spaces and celebrate the work of community artists.

The Center creates mutually beneficial collaborations through the visual arts

and design.

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu

massart.edu/cacp

DARE TO EXPAND YOUR WORLD

ABOUT MASSART


Boston is the hub of a diverse and thriving

art community.

ARTIST COMMUNITIES IN BOSTON:

EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS:

OUTSIDE BOSTON:

ARTS IN BOSTON

ABOUT MASSART / ARTS IN BOSTON

Boston is the hub of a diverse and thriving art community, of which MassArt and its Bakalar and Paine Galleries are leaders and major contributors. MassArt students, alumni, and faculty have contributed to local museums and galleries as interns, directors, curators, and exhibiting artists.

Bakalar and Paine Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) SoWa Arts District Boston Cyberarts Gallery Boston University Art Gallery Photographic Resource Center Mobius Coolidge Corner Theatre Boston Public Library

MIT List Visual Arts Center Harvard Fogg Museum Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts American Repertory Theatre (ART) Brattle Theatre Harvard Film Archive Kendall Square Cinema Gallery 263 The Dance Complex Lilypad

BOSTON INSTITUTIONS AND VENUES:

CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTIONS AND VENUES:

In Somerville: Brickbottom Studios, Joy Street Studios, Central Street Studios, Vernon Street Studios, Mad Oyster Studios, Miller Street, and Mudflat Studio The Fort Point Artist Community The Distillery

First Fridays and SoWa Open Market Boston Cyberarts Festival First Thursdays in Jamaica Plain: Art openings in galleries and independent shops Boston Open Studios: Yearly or biannual events in over a dozen Boston neighborhoods (Somerville Open Studios is the largest in the country)

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (Lincoln, MA) The Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University (Waltham, MA) Peabody Essex Museum (Salem, MA) Fuller Craft Museum (Brockton, MA)


BAKALAR AND PAINE GALLERIES

ABOUT MASSART / BAKALAR AND PAINE GALLERIES

MassArt is home to the largest free contemporary art space in New England.

The Sandra and David Bakalar and the Stephen D. Paine Galleries showcase

dynamic and thought-provoking exhibitions by emerging and established artists.

Free and open to the public, the Galleries are a venue for international art and

serve as a vital cultural and educational resource for the College, Boston, and

beyond. The Galleries Director and Curator, Lisa Tung, was named Best Curator

by Boston Magazine in 2012.

Showcasing at least four professional exhibitions each year, the Galleries

present a diverse array of mediafrom painting, design, and photography to

sculpture, installation, and performance art. The staff often commission and

debut new artworks and provide opportunities for students to help realize these

exciting new projects. The exhibitions are regularly reviewed in the Boston

Globe and rival exhibitions at Bostons Museum of Fine Arts and Institute of

Contemporary Art. The Galleries also host MFA thesis and graduating senior

shows each year to mark the beginning of the students professional careers.

The Galleries offer numerous job opportunities for both undergraduate and

graduate students including curatorial, registrarial, preparatory (art handling

and installation), and gallery education positions. Former student employees

have gone on to work for museums and galleries including the Guggenheim,

MoMA, and Whitney Museum in New York and Samsn Projects and Barbara

Krakow Gallery in Boston.

The Galleries also offer lectures, panel discussions, and events that make

the gallery a hub where the community gathers to learn, be inspired, exchange

ideas, and celebrate artistic practice and accomplishments.

Lisa Tung was named Best Curator by Boston

Magazine in 2012.

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu

massart.edu/ galleries


ACCREDITATION

ABOUT MASSART / ACCREDITATION

MassArt offers a comprehensive range of programs in fine arts, design, art education, and history of art.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, and Master

of Arts in Teaching degrees, as well as a number of post-baccalaureate and

design certificates are awarded.

The College is regionally accredited by the New England Association of

Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is an institutional member of the National

Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). In addition, our Master of

Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting

Board (NAAB).

Accreditation indicates that education provided by the institution meets

acceptable levels of quality. This is determined by periodic evaluations and

independent judgment by peers and requires that institutions substantially

achieve their educational objectives as well as meet the established standards

of the accrediting body.

MassArt is also a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art

and Design (AICAD)a consortium of 43 leading art schools in North America

(39 in the United States and four in Canada, with three international affiliates).

AICAD is dedicated to strengthening and connecting its member schools,

and therefore provides numerous benefits to students through collaborative

international exchange programs and shared resources on issues such as

environmental and community sustainability.

Accreditation indicates that education provided by the institution meets

acceptable levels of quality.

HELPFUL LINKS:

massart.edu

massart.edu/ accreditation

ITS YOURTIME TO BEFEARLESS.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Office of Admissions

621 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 USA

Innovation Starts Heremassart.edu

See What It Takesmassart.edu/admissions

Invest In Your Futuremassart.edu/financialaid

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Make A Connectionmassart.edu/events

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THANK YOU Special thanks to everyone who contributed to the Massachusetts College of Art and Design Viewbook.

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