How to Apply

Students submit portfolios and other required documents through applyweb.

M.A. application deadline for Fall 2025: Monday, February 3, 2025

Learn more about the M.A.

Visual Arts Graduate Coordinator

Lesley Krane


Mailing Address
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA

Office Location

Art and Design Center 120

Phone: (818)-677-2242

Send email

Check our social media for changes and updates. 

Master of Arts

M.A. PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in various art media, concepts and methodologies.

  2. Students will produce an advanced body of individual and collaborative work suitable for a master of arts degree, for the local, national and global marketplace.

  3. Students will solve visual problems at an advanced level, including understanding/application of the elements of art and principles of design.

  4. Students will utilize and apply critical thinking skills to communicate ideas for their intended audience at an advanced level in visual, oral, and written formats.

  5. Students will acquire historical and contemporary knowledge of diverse cultural and aesthetic contexts, including political, visual and material culture.

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.

How to Apply

Students submit portfolios and other required documents through applyweb.

M.A. application deadline for Fall 2025: Monday, February 3, 2025

Learn more about the M.A.

Visual Arts Graduate Coordinator

Lesley Krane


Mailing Address
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA

Office Location

Art and Design Center 120

Phone: (818)-677-2242

Send email

Check our social media for changes and updates. 

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