About Master’s Program,
The Art Theory and Practice two-year graduate program is best suited to students looking to pursue intense and prolonged periods of studio work in addition to academic study. The program’s small size, averaging 10 students, ensures a continuous intensive exchange among faculty and graduate students resulting in a rigorous critical atmosphere in which a range of theoretical perspectives and diverse ways of making and talking about art are valued and encouraged. The backbone of the program is independent study with the core graduate faculty. The periodic addition of visiting lecturers supplements the faculty, adding further dimension and depth.
Complimenting this are seminars, group critique courses and electives. Our program is geared to not only equip our graduates for professional careers as artists and college-level teachers, but to place them on the very forefront of contemporary cultural production.
While our emphasis is on the development of individual studio practice, the program encourages parallel intellectual development in critical theory, art history and non-department electives.
Applicants should contact the program or visit the Art Theory and Practice website to learn about program details and program-specific requirements for admission.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Individuals admitted to programs at The Graduate School must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree — or an equivalent non-U.S. degree — from a regionally accredited institution. You may be considered for admission before you finish your undergraduate degree, but you must complete that degree before you enroll at Northwestern.
- Critiques:At the end of each quarter, each student’s work is discussed and evaluated by the entire faculty and visiting experts.
- Final Evaluations:Students must mount a thesis exhibition, and defend their final thesis in front of a committee of graduate faculty.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
TGS and its graduate programs offer a wide array of financial support for doctoral students, who are typically fully-funded for four quarters per year for minimum of five years. Master’s students may receive scholarships or a student loan. MFA students can also apply for fellowships and assistantships.
TGS does not provide funding for MA, MS, or MPH students. Some programs may provide a small amount of scholarship resources. Master’s students may also apply for student loans. MFA students do qualify for support from TGS, but they are the only exception.
To discover what programs provide scholarship resources, contact your program directly. To learn more about the student loans that are available, please visit the Graduate Financial Aid website or visit the Federal Student Aid website.
Application Requirement,
Pay an online application fee by credit card.
Upload your transcript(s) or academic record(s).
Submit your test scores (international applicants are required to submit English language test scores; programs may also require scores from additional tests such as the GRE or GMAT)
Upload two Letters of Recommendation.
Application Deadline,
Jan 09, 2025
Application Fee,
The application fee is $95 and is non-refundable.