Application Deadlines and Instructions for fall 2012
Online Application
Submit your application (you will pay a $50.00 application fee at this time):
https://ssb.vcu.edu/There will be an opportunity for you to upload your personal statement before the final submission of this application. This statement may be an artist’s statement.
Official Transcripts & Scores
Collect and send all official (signed and sealed) transcripts from each college/university attended in one envelope to the address below. Please include any required test scores.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate School
Moseley House
1001 Grove Avenue
P.O. Box 843051
Richmond, Virginia 23284-3051
References
http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference/reference.php
Graduate Documents
English as a Second Language
If your native language is not English then you must also submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia. The school code for admission testing is 5570; departmental codes for VCU are not necessary. Official test scores must be requested from the appropriate testing agency and reported directly to the Graduate School. An official agency copy must be received by the Graduate School before a final offer of admission can be made.
The recommended minimum TOEFL score for graduate admission to VCU is either: paper-based: 600; computer-based: 250; Internet-based: 100. IELTS scores of 6.5 or greater also may be acceptable.
After You Apply
https://ssb.vcu.edu/proddad/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepageEach application is reviewed by departmental graduate faculty. The decision to admit an applicant is based on a combination of criteria that constitutes the admissions standards of the university. When an admissions decision has been made, you will receive an official written notification of that decision from the dean of the VCU Graduate School. Please be advised that admissions decisions cannot be released over the phone.
To confirm your decision to enroll at VCU, send an e-mail with your program, student number (from admission letter) and term of entry to respondgrad@vcu.edu.
Art Education – MAE
Art Education – MAE (Master of Education)
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: Jan. 15, fall entry only
Review Dates: begins Jan. 15
Essay/Statement: A formal personal statement (approximately 500 words) indicating the applicant’s interest in graduate study and research. Please also indicate your preferred enrollment as either full- or part-time, and explain your previous experiences teaching. This must be uploaded to the School of the Arts Portfolio Site.
Image/Video Required #: 10-15 images of personal or student work clearly labeled. These must beuploaded to the School of the Arts Portfolio Site.
Image/Video Format: mov, jpeg, png, gif
Applicant’s Website Link: if available
Test Score: GRE – required if the applicant’s undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 and should be submitted directly to the Graduate School
Resume: required – upload electronically to the School of the Arts Portfolio Site
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Art History – MA/PhD
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: Jan. 15, fall entry only
Review Dates: Begins Jan. 15
Essay/Statement: Same as Statement of Purpose. Submit with online application.
Interview: Welcomed, but not required; PhD applicants must contact Dr. Dina Bangdel, dbangdel@vcu.edu
Test Score: GRE
Campus Visits: Arranged via Dr. Dina Bangdel
Resume: required
Letters of Reference: References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference. Please see below for instructions for each Art History track.
Other: Send your writing sample (pdf file only please) to arts@vcu.edu. Your writing sample should be a research paper in art history.
Admission Requirements in Detail for Art Historical Studies M.A. and Architectural History M.A:
- B.A. or B.F.A in art history or a related field with a minimum of 21 credits of art history
- GPA of 3.2 or higher on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
- GRE scores: 1000 combined Verbal and Quantitative, 4.5 or better on the Analytic Writing portion
- 3 letters of reference from college instructors who can assess the applicant’s academic preparation and promise
- Statement of purpose outlining the applicant’s reasons for seeking a graduate degree, area of intended specialization in art history, and professional goals. The statement of purpose may also include professional experience relevant to the pursuit of a graduate degree in art history.
- Writing Sample: undergraduate research paper in art history
- There is no language requirement for admission, although students should have some language background to prepare them to pass the department language exam. The department does not provide language instruction.
Admission Requirements in Detail for Museum Studies M.A
Same as above except a minimum of 15 credit hours of undergraduate courses are required and the following letter of reference requirements:
2 letters of reference from college instructors who can assess the applicant’s academic preparation and promise and 1 letter of reference from a museum professional who has supervised the applicant’s work as a museum intern, employee, or volunteer.
Admission Requirements in Detail for Art Historical Studies Ph.D.
For applicants with a BA requirements are the same as for admission to the MA in Historical Studies.
For applicants with an MA:
- GPA of 3.8 on all graduate work
- GRE scores: 1000 combined Verbal and Quantitative, 5 or better on the Analytic Writing portion
- 3 letters of reference from instructors who can assess the applicant’s preparation and promise for advanced doctoral work
- Statement of purpose outlining the applicant’s reasons for seeking a PhD, area of intended specialization, prospective major adviser, and professional goals. The statement of purpose may also include professional experience relevant to the pursuit of a graduate degree in art history.
- Completed MA thesis or other academic writing sample
- Applicants are advised to correspond with faculty members with whom they wish to work.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Craft/Material Studies: Ceramics – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Begins March 15
Essay/Statement: Statement of Purpose required
Portfolio Requirement: 20 submissions
Image/Video Format: Upload to server in jpeg format, maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size: no larger than 2.0 MB per image.
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Craft/Material Studies: Fiber – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Begins March 15
Essay/Statement: Statement of Purpose required
Portfolio Requirement: 20 submissions
Image/Video Format: Upload to server in jpeg format, maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size: no larger than 2.0 MB per image.
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Craft/Material Studies: Furniture – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Begins March 15
Essay/Statement: Statement of Purpose required
Portfolio Requirement: 20 submissions
Image/Video Format: Upload to server in jpeg format, maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size: no larger than 2.0 MB per image.
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Craft/Material Studies: Glass – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Begins March 15
Essay/Statement: Statement of Purpose required
Portfolio Requirement: 20 submissions
Image/Video Format: Upload to server in jpeg format, maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size: no larger than 2.0 MB per image.
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Craft/Material Studies: Jewelry – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Begins March 15
Essay/Statement: Statement of Purpose required
Portfolio Requirement: 20 submissions
Image/Video Format: Upload to server in jpeg format, maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size: no larger than 2.0 MB per image.
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Design: Visual Communications – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: February 1, fall entry only.
Review Dates: February 4 – February 29
Essay/Statement: Same as Personal Statement
Portfolio Requirement: 20-30 submissions
Image/Video Format: PDF on CD, or in JPEG format online at http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/, (Quicktime or Flash) inc. year, client, or class for which work was done, and type of project.
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Interview: Required (may be via telephone)
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
Other: Notification of acceptance: March 3; Financial Assistance: Limited number of Graduate Teaching Assistantships, awarded on merit with all applicants considered. Criteria include quality of application, design experience, perceived abilities to contribute to the department’s goals in education and research.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Interior Environments – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: February 1, fall entry only.
Essay/Statement: 3-5 page (minimum) sample of academic writing
Portfolio Requirement: This portfolio should contain 15 images that demonstrate art and design skills if applicable.
Image/Video Format: Upload to server in jpeg format, maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size: no larger than 2.0 MB per image.
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Interview: Recommended
Test Score: TOEFL (600 paper/2500 computer/100 internet)
Campus Visits: Recommended
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
Other: In addition to the Graduate School requirements for admission students who already have art-related degrees should submit a portfolio with a minimum of 15 design projects that exemplify awareness, understanding, and competency in creative design, graphic skills, and technical ability. Laptop required for admission.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Kinetic Imaging – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Begins January 15
Essay/Statement: Same as Personal Statement
Portfolio Requirement: Please submit 12-20 images/videos of representative work.
Image/Video Format: You may submit still images (digital or slides), DVDs, VHS tapes, or CD-ROM. Mac or PC compatible, Mac preferred. For Video/Animation work: Reels should be no more than 10 minutes long. Test all DVDs to be sure that they play on a standard commercial DVD player. Sound work: Submit a CD-ROM of work that in total is no more than 10 minutes long. Still Images: Digital images must be JPEGs, at least 150dpi. Compatible on Mac and PC. Print your name directly on slides. Please do not use labels.
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
Other: Two official transcripts from each college or university previously attended. SASE for return of portfolio.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Music Education – MM
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: April 1, summer entry only
Please contact Susan Hricik with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Painting – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Begins January 15
Essay/Statement: Artist Statement
Portfolio requirement: Portfolio should include 20 images of representative work. Present work chronologically with newest work first and oldest work last. You may submit still and / or moving images. All portfolio images must be submitted as digital files via the online upload process.
Image/Video Format: Upload 20 images to server in jpeg format, maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size: no larger than 2.0 MB per image. Images are reviewed one at a time. Video Format: Quicktime (.mov); Video Maximum Size: 200 MB maximum each. Each video clip counts as a single image. Total time for all moving images cannot exceed 3 minutes. Additional information: When uploading your images online, use the fields available via the upload function to provide additional information about the work (media, dimensions, any other pertinent information that will assist the jury in understanding the work).
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Interview: Applicants selected by the jury as finalists will be interviewed by members of the faculty in February
Campus Visits: see Department of Painting + Printmaking website for list of scheduled information sessions.
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Printmaking – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Begins January 15
Essay/Statement: Artist Statement
Portfolio requirement: Portfolio should include 20 images of representative work. Present work chronologically with newest work first and oldest work last. You may submit still and / or moving images. All portfolio images must be submitted as digital files via the online upload process.
Image/Video Format: Upload 20 images to server in jpeg format, maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size: no larger than 2.0 MB per image. Images are reviewed one at a time. Video Format: Quicktime (.mov); Video Maximum Size: 200 MB maximum each. Each video clip counts as a single image. Total time for all moving images cannot exceed 3 minutes. Additional information: When uploading your images online, use the fields available via the upload function to provide additional information about the work (media, dimensions, any other pertinent information that will assist the jury in understanding the work).
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Interview: Applicants selected by the jury as finalists will be interviewed by members of the faculty in February
Campus Visits: see Department of Painting + Printmaking website for list of scheduled information sessions.
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Photography and Film: Filmmaking – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Begins January 15
Essay/Statement: Write a three or four paragraph artist’s statement that directly places the work being reviewed within the context of contemporary art practice, art history, and critical theory.
Portfolio Requirement: Submit 20 still images; or a minimum of three recent films or videos for which the applicant has had primary responsibility in production; or a combination of still images and short video clips, not to exceed 20. Single media as well as mixed-media and multimedia works may be submitted.
Image/Video Format: DIGITAL FILES (Online or Mail CD/DVD): Image: Jpeg format only (Quality 12), maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size no larger than 2.0 MB per image. Video: All videos must be formatted in MPEG4 using the H.264 codec at 640×480 pixels with MP3 audio or 48k AIF. Limit the size of your video to 100 MB. Video files should be no longer than three minutes in length.
Applicant’s Website Link: A student may submit a website link in addition to the main portfolio for possible review. Please keep in mind that evaluation of the website is not guaranteed nor a substitute for submittal of the required portfolio.
Interview: The admissions process is highly selective and requires a personal interview on campus or by phone for those candidates who have been recommended as finalists for consideration of acceptance. During the personal interview, graduate faculty will determine if your interests, experience, and abilities would be best served by the Photography and Film M.F.A program. At the same time, an applicant will have an opportunity to ask questions in order to assess the program’s suitability in relation to personal artistic and educational goals.
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
Other: Acceptance decisions are made in early April.The graduate program requires 36 term hour credits in studio art at the undergraduate level with a minimum of nine term hour credits concentrating in photography or cinematography. However, applicants who do not meet these requirements will be considered. All applicants submit two copies of official transcripts from all higher education institutions previously attended.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Photography and Film: Still Photography – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Begins January 15
Essay/Statement: Write a three or four paragraph artist’s statement that directly places the work being reviewed within the context of contemporary art practice, art history, and critical theory.
Portfolio Requirement: Submit 20 still images; or a minimum of three recent films or videos for which the applicant has had primary responsibility in production; or a combination of still images and short video clips, not to exceed 20. Single media as well as mixed-media and multimedia works may be submitted.
Image/Video Format: DIGITAL FILES (Online or Mail CD/DVD): Image: Jpeg format only (Quality 12), maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size no larger than 2.0 MB per image. Video: All videos must be formatted in MPEG4 using the H.264 codec at 640×480 pixels with MP3 audio or 48k AIF. Limit the size of your video to 100 MB. Video files should be no longer than three minutes in length.
Applicant’s Website Link: A student may submit a website link in addition to the main portfolio for possible review. Please keep in mind that evaluation of the website is not guaranteed nor a substitute for submittal of the required portfolio.
Interview: The admissions process is highly selective and requires a personal interview on campus or by phone for those candidates who have been recommended as finalists for consideration of acceptance. During the personal interview, graduate faculty will determine if your interests, experience, and abilities would be best served by the Photography and Film M.F.A program. At the same time, an applicant will have an opportunity to ask questions in order to assess the program’s suitability in relation to personal artistic and educational goals.
Resume: Required
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
Other: Acceptance decisions are made in early April.The graduate program requires 36 term hour credits in studio art at the undergraduate level with a minimum of nine term hour credits concentrating in photography or cinematography. However, applicants who do not meet these requirements will be considered. All applicants submit two copies of official transcripts from all higher education institutions previously attended.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Sculpture + Extended Media – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: January 15, fall entry only.
Review Dates: Late January
Undergraduate Preparation: Applicants must have earned an undergraduate bachelor’s degree. Visual Arts applicants should have completed a minimum of 36 semester hour credits in art, and 20 credits of sculpture or related course work at the undergraduate level.
Essay/Statement: Artist’s Statement (upload as PDF with your portfolio).
Portfolio Requirement: You may submit 20 still and/or moving images. Present your work chronologically with the newest work first and the oldest work last.
Image Format: Upload to server in JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF format, maximum dimensions of 1280 x 1024 pixels at 72 dpi; file size: no larger than 2.0 MB per image.
Video Format: Upload to server in MPG or AVI format, maximum dimensions of 200 MB each. Each video clip counts as a single image. Total time for all moving images cannot exceed 5 minutes.
Images are reviewed one at a time. Please upload your images with newest work first and the oldest work last. As you upload your images, also include the following information: number, title, date, size, materials (be specific) and any additional information to help us understand the image.
Documentation List: Complete list of image information (sample). Upload as PDF with your portfolio.
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Campus Visits: Arranged via Department
Resume: Required (upload as PDF with your portfolio).
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
To submit your portfolio, go to http://app.art.vcu.edu/portfolio/. You will be guided through setting up an account for portfolio submission.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Theatre: Costume Design – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: February 15
Review Dates: Begins February 15
Essay/Statement: Statement of Purpose Required
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Audition Type & Procedure: required for Performance Pedagogy students
Interview: Required
Resume: Required. Send to arts@vcu.edu (pdf file only please).
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
Other: Send your writing sample (pdf file only please) to arts@vcu.edu. The writing sample is usually an undergraduate research paper.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Theatre: Pedagogy – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: February 15
Review Dates: Begins February 15
Essay/Statement: Statement of Purpose Required
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Interview: Required
Resume: Required. Send to arts@vcu.edu (pdf file only please).
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
Other: Send your writing sample (pdf file only please) to arts@vcu.edu. The writing sample is usually an undergraduate research paper.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
Theatre: Scene Design – MFA
International applicants should apply one month before the following deadlines to ensure that application materials are received by the deadline.
Deadlines: February 15
Review Dates: Begins February 15
Essay/Statement: Statement of Purpose Required
Applicant’s Website Link: If available
Audition Type & Procedure: required for Performance Pedagogy students
Interview: Required
Campus Visits: See Audition and Interview
Resume: Required. Send to arts@vcu.edu (pdf file only please).
Letters of Reference: Submit 3 electronic letters of recommendation from professional associates such as instructors, supervisors, or colleagues who can comment on the applicant’s ability to succeed in a research-based Master’s program. Personal references from friends or family members will not be considered and will be discarded. References must be submitted electronically through the Online Reference Form here:http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference.
Other: Send your writing sample (pdf file only please) to arts@vcu.edu. The writing sample is usually an undergraduate research paper.
Please contact Susan Hricik by e-mail with any procedural questions.
E-mail: sehricik@vcu.edu
