Turn your passion for art into a profession. Our Master of Arts in Studio Art program enhances your practical and conceptual skills and prepares you for professional development and advancement. Work alongside our respected faculty as you build your portfolio and gain the credentials to qualify for competitive positions. Our program requires students to hold a high level of competency in their chosen media before entering. Concentrations include ceramics, painting, sculpture, photography, mixed and multi-media. The MA program is the preferred degree for art educators (EC-12). We also offer summer enrollment and courses for those currently teaching.
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Dedicated Faculty
Engage with exceptional faculty who challenge your creativity and artistic ability. You’ll work alongside award-winning artists and industry leaders as you develop your technical competency.
Display Your Creativity
Enrich the lives of others with your work. Every year The University Gallery hosts a series of exhibits for the university and local community. You can become a part of this experience.
Our Facilities
The Wathena Temple Fine Arts Building includes one of the region’s best ceramic facilities and private studios for graduate students. You’ll also find the department’s photography facilities located here.
Nationally Accredited
The Department of Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Arts and Design (NASAD). Accreditation ensures that the degrees, curriculum and faculty meet rigorous standards of breadth and quality.
Career Readiness
Thinking critically and communicating effectively. That’s what employers are looking for. The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts is dedicated to providing you the knowledge and resources for excelling in the workforce.
Art is the most challenging language. When you reveal one thing through your research, another emerges. I am constantly learning new concepts, new techniques and new ways of thinking and creating.
Become a respected artist and employee. Earning your master’s degree in studio art opens doors to careers in professional art, business, entertainment, education, non-profit and more. Gaming, film and web design are other avenues for graduates.
Art (MFA/MA) Studio Art Emphasis :: INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Internship opportunities
Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Although not required for your degree, internships are an important part of your education experience. These are just a few of the companies that offer opportunities for A&M-Commerce studio art graduate students.
Art (MFA/MA) Studio Art Emphasis :: FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
The Creative ProcessARTS 505
Students will experiment with both proven and experimental methods of art-making in a team-based environment. Other topics include practical aspects of the art profession including grant writing, web site construction, professionally photographing their art, preparing and submitting work for exhibitions, and business practices.
Public ArtARTS 533
Through the careful study of artworks and art historical texts, students will be engaged in an extended, historically-based examination of the development of contemporary public art across the United States and abroad.
Gender, Art and Popular Culture ARTS 527
In this course, we will pay particular attention to societal constructions of gender, exploring the way that art, television, film, graphic novels and other media shape the way that we understand what it means to be “male” and “female.”
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Course Delivery
Courses are available during the fall, spring and summer. The summer MA program is primarily designed for current art educators but is open to all qualified applicants holding bachelor’s degrees in the visual arts. Students accepted for graduate study in art possess a high level of technical competency in their chosen medium or media, as our graduate courses focus on conceptual development rather than technical instruction.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Art, MA” as your “Major.”
Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall or 3.0 on last 60 hours.
Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a GPA of 3.00 overall.
Postal Alternative
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Letter of Recommendation
Request one signed letter of recommendation on letterhead from a professional who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. That individual should:
Describe your preparation for graduate work, your academic interests, and goals in no more than 500 words. Please mention why you are applying for the MA program.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Electronic Portfolio
Provide the following material;
20 images, clearly labeled with your name, title of piece, medium, dimensions and date completed
Examples of sites for building a portfolio include Squarespace.com and Blogger.com
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Art, MA” as your “Major.”
Pay the $75 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to: Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Statement of Intent
Request one signed letter of recommendation on letterhead from a professional who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. That individual should:
Describe your preparation for graduate work, your academic interests, and goals in no more than 500 words. Please mention why you are applying for the MA program.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Electronic Portfolio
Provide the following material;
20 images, clearly labeled with your name, title of piece, medium, dimensions and date completed
Examples of sites for building a portfolio include Squarespace.com and Blogger.com
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Official Sponsor Documents
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
Official sponsor statement
Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
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