Undergraduate art students organizing “ART SCHOOL X,” an experiment in alternative art education for the Art 163 Social Practice class, Fall 2014.
Overview
Shari Lynn Paladino (MFA’16) at work in her graduate studio at the Richmond Field Station
We offer two degrees: the Bachelor of Arts (BA) for undergraduate students, and the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) for graduate students. Both degrees require completion of a curriculum of courses from Art Practice and also from other departments.
The Bachelor of Arts degree prepares students for productive careers in the visual arts. While many BA holders focus on fine art careers, others use the degree as a solid foundation for developing their creative voices, which they leverage for careers in arts management, education, fashion, game design, graphic design, UI/UX and wherever new ideas are welcome. Tuition can be supported by UC Berkeley’s Financial Aid Office. Students apply to the Bachelor of Arts by gaining admission to UC Berkeley and then declaring an Art Practice major. The declaration requires passing a portfolio review.
The Master of Fine Arts degree prepares students for productive careers in studio and performance arts. Students enter with a BA or a BFA and a deep commitment to their studio practice and to teaching. MFA graduates typically go on to illustrious careers as exhibiting artists and professors. Tuition is fully covered by the department, and individual studios are provided for all MFA students. The application deadline is in mid-December each year and we typically receive approximately 150 applications for the 6-7 appointments. To apply, please visit the UC Berkeley Graduate Application portal.
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