Graduate
The graduate faculty is comprised of working artists, including members of the tenured/tenure-track faculty and visiting artists, writers, and critics from the Los Angeles international art community. Together, they form a diverse, experienced, and supportive faculty. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Visual Arts Graduate Coordinator and Area Coordinator(s) for information and questions in addition to the those found below.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.): FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025
(applications open August 1)
Master of Fine Arts
The Master of Fine Arts degree program in Visual Arts is the terminal degree for practicing artists and requires a minimum of 60 units. Students accepted into the program are encouraged to be registered full time, taking a minimum of 9 units per semester.
Master of Arts
The Master of Arts degree program in Visual Arts is an advanced degree, requiring a minimum of 30 units. Students accepted into the program are encouraged to be registered full time, taking a minimum of 9 units per semester.
Area Coordinators
Ceramics
Patsy Cox
Drawing & Painting
Samantha Fields
Illustration
Erik Mark Sandberg
Photo & Video
Lesley Krane
Printmaking
Michelle Rozic
Sculpture
Chrisitan Tedeschi