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Graduate Study in Design

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The Program

The graduate program is usually three years in length and normally consists of 60 semester credit hours, including thesis and/or exhibition, in courses approved by the department and by the student’s graduate faculty committee. The exact number of credits required for the degree shall be determined with reference to the experience of the individual student as well as to the relationship of the student’s background to the program the student wishes to pursue as a graduate student in the Department of Design. A student may concentrate in one or more areas of specialization within the department.

Specializations

The Department of Design offers a Master of Fine Arts degree with specialization in ceramics, metalsmithing and jewelry design, textile design (weaving and surface design), and scenography. Please see the Art Department for information on graduate studies in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and expanded media (performance, installation and mixed media).

Course and Credit Distribution Requirements

For ceramics, metalsmithing and jewelry design, and textile design only.

Course and Credit Distribution

General Requirements:

Credit Hours

Graduate Seminar in Design

6

Directed Reading in Design

3

   

Major Studies Requirements:

 

Area Concentration

24

(Additional credits may be required for graduation as specified by the student's graduate program committee.)

Related Academic Courses

9

(These must be graduate level courses in Art History, Architectural or Design History or other academic courses as advised or approved by a major professor.)

Electives

9

Thesis

9

Total

60

Contact

For information, contact:
The University of Kansas
Gina Westergard, Director of Graduate Studies
Art and Design
300 Art and Design Building
Lawrence, KS 66045
Telephone: (785) 864-4401 or (785) 864-2957
Fax: (785) 864-4404