Graduate Degree Program Summary
Graduate programs offered
Earn a Graduate Degree
- MFA in Art (60 cr, Option I only)
- MA in Art History (36 cr, Option I only) with optional specialization:
- Ethnic Studies
- Great Plains Studies
- Nineteenth Century Studies
- Women's & Gender Studies
Areas of Study
These informal areas of focus may help to shape your course of study but they will not appear on transcripts.
M.F.A. Areas of Study- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Online and Distance Opportunities
Some online coursework may be available for your program; contact dept. for details.Contacts for Art, Art History, and Design
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Art History Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Dr. Marissa Vigneault
Studio Art Graduate Chair
Dr. Pete Pinnell
Campus Address
120 Richards Hall
Lincoln NE 68588-0114
Application checklist and deadlines
1. Required by Graduate Studies
Submit these items as part of the standard steps to admission.
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee
- One set of transcripts uploaded to MyRED
- If English is not your native language: verification of English proficiency
- If you are not a US citizen and you expect an F or J visa: financial information
2. Required by Art, Art History, and Design
After you apply, allow one business day for us to set up your access so you can complete these requirements via MyRED.
- Entrance exam(s):
- MA Art History only: GRE - Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 550, Internet TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5
- Three recommendation letters
- Statement of goals and objectives
- MA Art History only: Writing sample, Curriculum Vitae
- MFA Studio Art only: Portfolio with list of slides (See departmental instructions for details.)
When sending GRE or TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.
Application Deadlines for Art, Art History, and Design
- February 1 for Fall.
Application/admission is for entry in a specific term and year. Our academic year is divided into 3 terms: Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May), and Summer (multiple sessions May-August). Some programs accept new students only in certain terms and/or years.
Description
The School of Art, Art History, and Design offers an M.F.A. in studio art and M.A. in art history. M.F.A. candidates may focus their study in one or a combination of the following studio areas: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Each graduate student is provided a shared workspace as well as access to general work areas, a computer lab, and a well-equipped wood shop.
A resource that enriches the artistic climate of the department is the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden, which houses one of the finest university collections of 20th Century American art. In addition, the Lentz Center for Asian Culture, the Great Plains Art Collection, and the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery offer many visiting exhibitions and lectures.
Courses and More
- Students work with an advisor to choose courses, create a plan of study, and follow the Steps to Degree Completion. See courses in:
- Cost of attendance differs from one student to another. Try our Cost Estimator or see Tuition, Fees, and Funding for details.
Faculty and research
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Textiles and Material Culture; Mapping and the Construction of a Sense of Place; Integration of the Digital (Pixels and Code) with the Digital (the Work of the Hand)
17th to 20th-Century American Art; 17th-Century Anglo-American Portraits; 19th Century Landscape; Genre Painting; Sculpture; African-American Art
Art History
This summary page is maintained by Graduate Studies.
For additional details check out the dept./program website: Art, Art History, and Design.
Departments: Have an update for this summary? Contact Kurt Mueller.