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Visual Arts

Contact Information

Website http://visarts.ucsd.edu
Email bbarclay@ucsd.edu
Campus Office 406 Visual Arts Facility
Phone (858) 534-2862
Fax (858) 534-7976
Mailing Address 9500 Gilman Dr, Mail Code: 0084
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA, 92093-0084

Basic Admissions Information

For specific admissions requirements, contact the department using the information above.

Admissions Term Fall quarter admission only.
GRE GRE general test not required.
GRE Subject Test GRE subject test not required.
TOEFL or IELTS Exam The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterruped year at a university-level institution in a country where English is the official language.
Letters of Recommendation Three (3) Letters of recommendation required. Department accepts ONLINE letters of recommendation ONLY.
Statement of Purpose Requirements

Prefers the online Statement of Purpose; 1-2 pages only

Specific Program Requirements Portfolio required. Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of work.

Degrees and Majors

Major Visual Arts
Degrees M.F.A.
Major Code VA75
Application Deadline January 19
Specializations Installation and Public Art; Film/Video; Painting/Drawing; Sculpture/Installation; Photography; Digital/Computing; Performance
Notes Electronic portfolio is REQUIRED and should best showcase your research abilities and current/recent projects. The Department is currently developing an online system in which both portfolio and portfolio list must be submitted electronically. Continue to check our website for updates and instructions. http://visarts.ucsd.edu

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