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The University of Idaho Department of Art & Design offers three undergraduate degrees. Each is designed to prepare students for entry into a profession as a studio artist, designer or teacher, or, for entrance into related graduate programs. The Department of Art & Design also offers two graduate degrees: M.F.A. Studio Art and MAT in Teaching.
Undergraduate Degrees ↑
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art – B.F.A. Studio Art advisor : Bill Woolston : woolston@uidaho.edu
The BFA degree is designed for those students who wish to develop professional careers in art and the design professions. Requirements for the degree are stringent, and include intense involvement in studio work in the senior year, closely monitored by all faculty members, culminating in the development of a portfolio and written statement in support of a professional exhibition. Because the BFA degree is a professional degree, often preparatory to pursuit of a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree, students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
BFA Art & Design Requirements [pdf] | BFA Art & Design 4-year Plan [pdf] | BFA Art & Design Checksheet [pdf]
Bachelor of Science, Art Education – B.S. Art Edadvisor : Sally Machlis : sallymac@uidaho.edu
The BS Art Ed degree is designed for those students intending to pursue a career of teaching in the public schools. In addition to the studio course requirements, students take a range of courses in the College of Education that lead to teacher certification. The BS Art Ed is a rigorous degree specializing in studio art.
BS Art Ed Requirements [pdf] | BS Art Ed 4-year Plan [pdf] | BS Art Ed Checksheet [pdf]
Bachelor of Art, Art – B.A. Artadvisor : Lynne Haagensen : lynneh@uidaho.edu
The B.A. degree with a major in art is designed to ensure a broad, liberal education with an emphasis in art. Students pursuing this degree must meet the BA degree requirements listed in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences section of this catalog.
BA Requirements [pdf] | BA Art 4-year Plan [pdf] | BA Art Checksheet [pdf]
Undergraduate Program Application Procedures
Visit the UI Admission Home page, or contact:
Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 444264
Moscow, ID 83844-4264
voice: (208) 885-6326
toll free: 1-88-88-UIDAHO
fax: (208) 885-9119
e-mail: admappl@uidaho.edu
Graduate Degrees ↑
Master of Fine Arts, Studio Art – M.F.A. Studio Artgraduate coordinator : David Giese : dgiese@uidaho.edu
The M.F.A. program is a 60-credit degree designed for students wishing to prepare themselves for a career as a professional artist, designer or teacher at the college or university level.
The 60-credit degree encourages students to more profoundly explore their work in a number of contexts through rigorous theoretical and practice-based coursework and a vibrant and creative atmosphere.
The graduate program is interdisciplinary with thesis work exploring such disciplines as: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, interface design, information design, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
For more information call 208-885-6851
M.F.A. program, degree requirements [pdf] | Art & Design Graduate Policies and Procedures, 2007-08
Master of Arts in Teaching, Art – M.A.T. Artadvisor : Sally Machlis : sallymac@uidaho.edu
Due to program reprioritization and budget constraints we are not accepting any new MAT students at this time.
The M.A.T. program is a 30-credit degree designed for those students who are certified teachers wishing to strengthen their experience in studio art and pedagogy in education.
M.A.T. program, degree requirements [pdf]
Online Master of Arts in Teaching, Art – M.A.T. Art
The Master of Arts in Teaching (Art) online degree program allows you to complete all degree requirements online. At the heart of this unique program is our commitment to provide you with personal and individualized advising from the time you make application to the program until graduation.
more information about the online MAT program…
Graduate Program Application Procedures
All application materials must be received by February 1st for admission consideration to the resident M.F.A. program and the M.A.T. program for the following fall semester. Application to the online M.A.T. program may be made at any time.
Students must have a 3.00 GPA
The Department of Art & Design does not require the GRE for the M.F.A. program or M.A.T. program at this time.
Please send ALL admission documents to:
Graduate Admissions Office
University of Idaho
PO Box 443019
Moscow, ID 83844-3019
Phone: (208) 885-4001
Fax: (208) 885-4406
Email: gadms@uidaho.edu
Physical Address:
University of Idaho
Graduate Admissions Office
Morrill Hall, Room 205
Moscow, ID 83844-3019
- Application fee and completed application. Online at: Graduate Program Application
- Official transcripts from every college and university you have attended should be sent to Graduate Admissions directly from those schools. Citizens of non-english speaking countries must submit TOEFL scores.
- Resume or Curriculum vitae
- A comprehensive portfolio of work. Portfolios are normally in slide form, 20 clearly labeled slides of at least 14 different pieces or a CD, in PowerPoint format only, and a detailed corresponding slide list. Portfolios must include a self-addressed postage-paid return envelope if materials are to be returned.
- A detailed, written statement of academic and career objectives/goals.
- Three letters of recommendation using the Letter of recommendation form in PDF format. Letter of recommendation form in PDF format
- note: Admission requirements for the M.F.A. program include a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 and an undergraduate degree in a studio area, or its equivalent as determined by the University of Idaho Department of Art & Design graduate faculty. Fewer than 60 credits in studio courses, and 12 in art history (or criticism, theory, or history in a related field) at the undergraduate level is considered a deficiency. Applicants with these deficiencies who are admitted to the M.F.A. program may be required to include deficiency course work as part of their graduate program. Deficiency courses are required but do not counts towards satisfying degree requirements.
Please email gadms@uidaho.edu or call Graduate Admissions at 208-885-4001 if you have additional questions.
- Department of Art & Design
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- fax: 208.885.9428
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