Anna Maria College
State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester
City/town: Paxton
Post: 01612
Address: 50 Sunset Lane Paxton, MA 01612 United States
Phone: (508)849-3442
Fax: unknown
Email: unknown
FICE code: 002117
OPE ID code: 211700
Date Approved: 2003-01-02
Web site: http://www.annamaria.edu/
Status: Active
Review: Graduate Studies, Visual Arts
Degree Offered: Master of Visual Arts - Visual Art Concentration Format: Campus
Program Description: Anna Maria College recognizes the needs of students who are seeking an advanced degree based on their undergraduate degree in art, or for those seeking a change in a career toward teaching art. Courses are designed to prepare students for advanced degrees by providing them an opportunity to study through the Master of Visual Arts with a concentration in visual art. This program would also meet the needs of students preparing for Professional Teacher Licensure. The Master of Education program prepares students for Initial Teacher Licensure (PreK-8 and 5-12). Anna Maria College is approved for the Initial Level of Licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Education. Master of Visual Arts - Visual Art Concentration This degree is for students who are seeking the Master of Visual Arts with a Visual Art Concentration, or for students who hold Initial Visual Art Licensure and are seeking Professional Licensure. Students applying to this program must have a Bachelor of Art in Art or Fine Arts, or they must prove competency in the arts. Competency will be evaluated by documented course work and by a portfolio review. Required courses include: Ethical Theory Research Methods in Art (6 credits)* Art History I & II** Studio Art I-V*** Two graduate-level electives *Topic must be approved by mentor and accompanied by a Solo Art Exhibit **One Art History could relate to thesis topic ***Any combination of three studio courses could relate to thesis development
Financial Aid Offered: No
Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I
Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit
Locale: Fringe Rural Area
Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999
