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USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1972
Total Students: 38,310 +
Main Campus Address
18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, United States
Take your artistic talent to the next level and open up your professional opportunities with an M.A. in art.
Why Earn a Master's in Art?
In the competitive world of art, you need more than talent. You also need time and dedication to achieve your goals. A master's degree in art gives you the kind of advanced education that will help you reach that next step in your career.
Deepen your relationship to your chosen medium and improve the technical aspects of your craft. Sharpen your powers of observation and solve visual problems with finesse. Revitalize and expand your portfolio for prospective employers, artist residencies or M.F.A. applications.
Why Study Art at CSUN?
One-to-Two Year Degree
Complete a master's degree in as little as two semesters. Our curriculum is designed to help you achieve your artistic goals in an efficient and timely manner, without sacrificing quality or focus.
Learn from Other Artists
Our faculty is comprised of working artists, including visiting artists, writers, and critics from Los Angeles and the international art community. Together, they form a diverse, experienced and supportive group of mentors.
State-of-the-art Facilities
In addition to a sculpture shop, a printmaking lab and other professional-level labs, you will be eligible to apply for individual studio space. The CSUN Art Galleries also offer a number of rotating exhibits and the opportunity for students to display their own work.
Dynamic Center of Art
Studying in Los Angeles means having the art industry right at your fingertips. Check out a new exhibit at the Broad Museum, collaborate with other artists in city programs or start making connections with gallery owners.
What You'll Learn
As a student, you will cultivate a deeper understanding of art and develop your technical skills. You will study the history, philosophy, analysis and criticism of art as a theoretical foundation. In studio courses, you will explore the relationships between ideas and media.
In our visual arts-focused master's program, you will hone in on the aesthetic possibilities and tackle the challenges of a specific medium. You will devote studio hours to your chosen concentration and can choose from one of the following:
After successfully finishing your requirements, you will focus on a culminating experience. This consists of a group exhibition that includes your own work. You will also present photographic documentation and a written statement addressing the aesthetic, philosophical and technical aspects of the work. The graduate project will be included in an exhibition catalogue.
Master's Degree
21 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
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Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2025 | Closed | |
jan 2026 | Not Available |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Associated Students International Matador Scholarship:
Associated Students Dianne F. Harrison Award:
Dianne F. Harrison Leadership Award:
MSP Tanni Block Memorial LGBTQIA+ Scholarship:
Alumni Higher Education Program:
International Graduate Student Program:
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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