Degrees
The Graduate Art & Art History Degree Program
Ranked 23rd best fine arts programÌýin the nation!
US News and World Report, 2024
Students who are accepted into our graduate programs join the University of Colorado-Boulder Graduate School, which serves the broader graduate student community, faculty, and staff, at one of the nation’s premier comprehensive research universities. The Graduate School offers guidance on a wide array of academic, social, and financial issues, and can assist in navigating the often complex world of graduate education. Serving as an umbrella organization since 1892, the Graduate School currently oversees 100 graduate and professional programs. The Graduate School works to guarantee a standard of quality and cohesion across all disciplines, ensuring the continuing integrity and value of a ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-Boulder graduate degree. The Graduate School also helps make possible the many connections between the campus and outside constituencies, in the state, the nation, and the world.
Application Deadlines:
December 1st (international applicants)
January 15thÌý(domestic applicants)
The Graduate Information SessionÌýprovides prospective graduate students with a broad overview of ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder’s graduate program offerings,Ìýopportunities for ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder graduate studentsÌýand helpful resources for graduate students across the disciplines.
Questions about the art history or art practices graduate degree program? Please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator,Ìýart.grad@colorado.edu
MFA in Arts Practices
The MFA in Art Practices is a rigorous program intended for artists committed to pursuing a professional life in the arts. It prepares students for careers as practicing artists and arts professionals as well as teachers in colleges, universities, and art schools. During the two and half-year program, students focus on one of several fields including, Ceramics, Film, IMAP (photography, digital media, video, integrated arts), Painting and Drawing, Printmaking, and Sculpture and Post-Studio Practice.
MA in Art History
The MA in Art History is a rigorous 2-year program that provides students with a broad knowledge of Art History and equips them with skills in its methodologies. Graduates who have achieved a distinguished record in our program should be well prepared for acceptance into doctoral programs in Art History or related disciplines. Many of our students who do not pursue the Ph.D. go on to careers inÌýthe museum world, as well as non-profit, for-profit, education, and related fields.Ìý
Ph.D. in Arts of the Americas
The Ph.D. in Arts of the Americas emphasizes the cross-cultural circulation of visual culture in the Americas from ancient to contemporary times. Our program encourages students to think across subfields and to situate American visual culture in the fluid circuits of cross-cultural exchange, as well as global intellectual and trade networks. Our accelerated Ph.D. program is ideal for students who already have an MA in Art History or an equivalent degree, including professionals in the art field seeking an opportunity to advance in their career by earning a Ph.D.
Undergraduate Art History Degree
The art history program teaches students how to analyze art within many contexts, including historical, intellectual, cultural, political, social and stylistic. In addition to examining diverse methodologies, introductory and upper-division courses cover artistic production from a wide range of cultures and periods, including medieval art, early modernÌýart, pre-Columbian art, Colonial Latin American art, Asian art, Native North American art, modern art and architecture, contemporary art, critical theory and museology. Please explore the for detailed information about this degree.
¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder offers an opportunity for students to receive a bachelor's and master’s degree in a shorter period of time throughÌýbachelor's–accelerated master's (BAM) degree programs. More information about the BAM program can be found on the Office of the Registrar's website.
The Department of Art and Art History offers a minor in art history for undergraduate students, regardless of college or school, who are interested in the field. Details about this degree requirement can be found in the
Undergraduate Art Practices Degree
The BA in art practicesÌýallows students to explore their interests and refine their skills in ceramics, integrated media arts practices (IMAP; photography, digital media, video, integrated arts), painting and drawing, printmaking, and sculpture and post-studio practice. Students gain a broad understanding of the field of contemporary art and experience in contemporary art practices while pursuing a liberal arts degree at the university. More information can be found in the
The BFA in art practicesÌýis a more in-depth degree intended for motivated students interested in and committed to pursuing a professional career in the arts. Students gain training in studio techniques and post-studio practice, an overview of historical and contemporary artists and movements, and an introduction to criticism. Additionally, students participate in the BFA Seminar, are eligible to enroll in the Visiting Artist Seminar and present work in the culminating BFA exhibition. Degree requirements can be found in the
Application Deadline:Ìý
October 15th for Fall semesterÌý
March 15th for Spring semester
The Department of Art and Art History offers a minor in art practices for undergraduate students who are interested in studio arts. Degree requirements can be found in the
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Our Post-Baccalaureate option is for artists who have finished their undergraduate degree and would like additional time and space to develop work while immersed in a dynamic community of artists.
During their time at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä, post-bac students develop lasting professional relationships with their peers and faculty, relationships that often continue to influence their work as artists throughout their professional careers.
Application Deadlines:Ìý
November 15th for the Fall semester
April 15th for the Spring semester
Jean Goldstein,ÌýAdministrative Assistant
Jean.Goldstein@Colorado.edu
303.492.3580, office VAC, #330
Art & Art History Undergraduate Advisor:
Sarah MatsudaÌý
Art & Art History; Film Advisor
sarah.matsuda@colorado.edu
303.492.1439, office VAC #304
The Miramontes Arts & Sciences Program (MASP) is an inclusive academic community in the College of Arts & Sciences comprised of motivated students dedicated to pursuing academic excellence at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. MASP supports traditionally underrepresented and/or first-generation college students who want to be part of a diverse, multicultural academic enrichment community. MASP is a cooperative and collaborative program that offers a participation scholarship and dedicated space for activities, advising, studying, and seminars.
The Student Academic Success Center is a multi-cultural academic learning community, serving low income and first generation college students with academic skills development, math and writing courses, supplementary instruction in gateway courses, tutoring, pre-collegiate opportunities and graduate research opportunities.
A student may graduate with Departmental Honors, General Honors or both.
Requirements include creating an independent research project and presenting it for oral defense. Departmental Honors requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. For General Honors, the Honors Program offers special seminars for students whose G.P.A. is 3.3 or higher as part of the General Honors requirements. Students interested in graduating with honors should contact their departmental representative during their Junior year. The Honors ProgramÌýapplication information including deadlines and additional details can be found at Arts & Sciences Honors Program.
Art & Art History Department undergraduate contacts are:
Robert Nauman (Art History)Ìýor Marina Kassianidou (Art Practices)
If you are interested in applying to this program please contact your department representatives at the beginning of your junior year.
The Arts & Sciences Honors ProgramÌýis located in Norlin Library, M400M
¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä BoulderÌýhas a rich cultureÌýforÌýcultivating undergraduates asÌýemerging scholars, artists and practicing researchers. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides consultation services, informational workshops, and grants to promote undergraduate research as a high-impact learning practice for student success. Each year UROP funds hundreds of students who produce new knowledge and creative work in partnership with ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä's world-class faculty.Ìý
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Art & Art History Students in the News
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