Faculty
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David Pagel
Professor of Art Theory and History
Roland Reiss Endowed Chair in Art
Faculty Coordinator, Center for Business & Management of the ArtsResearch Interests
Art, Art media, Painting, Contemporary Art, Art Criticism, Museums and Creativity
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Rachel Lachowicz
Professor of Studio Art
Chair, Art DepartmentResearch Interests
Conceptual practices in feminism, materiality, and social politics
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Carmine Iannaccone
Adjunct Professor of Art
Research Interests
Art, Painting, Sculpture
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Curriculum
60 Required Units Include:
- 24 units of studio art
- 16 units of graduate seminars
- 6 units of graduate practicums
- 8 units in one of two tracks: Arts Management or Community Engagement/Curatorial & Museum Studies
- 6 units of Electives or Additional Studio Art
MFA Project
- Advancement Paper: In your third semester, you will write an advancement paper that clarifies what it is you do as artist. Your faculty committee will review it.
- Advancement Meeting: Held in your studio for one hour with your committee members to help focus your ideas and the development of your work in preparation for your MFA exhibition.
- MFA Exhibition: The culmination of your time in the studio, in which you give a public exhibition of your art work.
Sample Curriculum
| SEMESTER | COURSES | UNITS |
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| Fall | Studio Art (8 units), Graduate Seminar (4 units), Spatial Engagement Practicum (3 units) | 15 |
| Spring | Studio Art (9 units), Graduate Seminar (4 units), Electives or Additional Studio Art (2 units) | 15 |
| SEMESTER | COURSES | UNITS |
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| Fall | Studio Art (5 units), Graduate Seminar (4 units), Written/Video Statement Practicum (2 units), Track 1 or 2 Seminar (4 units) | 15 |
| Spring | Studio Art (5 units), Graduate Seminar (4 units), Track 1 or 2 Seminar or Additional Studio Art (4 units), Written/Video Statement Seminar (2 units) | 15 |
Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Our Visiting Artist Lecture Series exposes you to professionals and practitioners with deep experience and insight. Visiting artists help mentor students, foster innovative projects, and promote intercollegiate collaboration. The lectures are free and open to the public.
Application Guidelines
| University Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $80 (fee is non-refundable) |
| Official Transcripts | Undergraduate/graduate |
| English Proficiency Exam | Required (international applicants only) |
| Resume | Applicants must submit an up-to-date copy of their resume. |
| Program Requirements | |
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| Statement of Purpose | Provide a one-page artist statement (no longer than 500 words). Please upload this statement after the submission of the application. |
| Letter of Recommendation | 2 letters required |
| Portfolio | Applicants to the Art Department must electronically upload a portfolio of representative work for evaluation. Portfolios must be directly uploaded to the application after submission. Portfolios should consist of 15 images of recent artwork that represent a cohesive body of work. Applicants must include the title, size, year, and medium for all 15 images that are included in the portfolio. Performance and/or video artists may submit work that is no longer than 3 minutes in length. |
Key Dates & Deadlines
CGU operates on a priority deadline cycle. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by the priority dates in order to assure maximum consideration for both admission and fellowships.
Once the priority deadlines have passed, the University will continue to review applications for qualified candidates on a competitive, space-available basis. The final deadlines listed are the last date the University can accept an application in order to allow sufficient time to complete the admissions, financial aid, and other enrollment processes.
Spring 2025
Priority Deadline – November 1, 2024
Final Deadline (International) – November 15, 2024
Final Deadline (Domestic) – December 1, 2024
Classes begin – January 21, 2025
Fall 2025
Priority Deadline – February 1, 2025
Final Deadline (International) – July 5, 2025
Final Deadline (Domestic) – August 1, 2025
Classes begin – August 25, 2025
Cost & Aid
ESTIMATED TUITION (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS, NON-RESIDENTS, INTERNATIONAL)
| Program | 60 units |
| Tuition per unit* | $1,660 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition rates.
STUDENT FEES (PER SEMESTER)
| $245 Student Fee |
| $150 Technology Fee |
| International Student Services Fee**: $661 fall semester, $776 spring semester **Applies to all international students (F-1 visa only) who are registered in coursework, doctoral study, or continuous registration. The fee is assessed each fall and spring semester for annual ISO accident and sickness plans and administrative fees. Subject to change. |
For estimates of room & board, books, etc., please download CGU’s Cost of Attendance 2024-2025.