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The College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities offers graduate programs in three schools: the School of Design and Building, the School of the Arts, and the School of Humanities. Advanced degrees are offered in Architecture, City and Regional Planning, Construction Science and Management, Digital Production Arts, English, Historic Preservation, History, Professional Communication, and Visual Arts.
Courses are offered in art and architectural history, communication studies, geography, historic preservation, languages, literature, performing arts, philosophy, religion, and women's studies to provide electives for students in other areas.
Graduate students in the School of Design and Building and the School of the Arts have the opportunity to study at the Charles E. Daniel Center for Building Research and Urban Studies in Genoa, Italy, which is sponsored jointly by the College and the Clemson Advancement Foundation for Design and Building. Emphasis is placed on studies related to this historic port city and the art and architectural heritage of the Italian setting. Studio and classroom work are enriched by visiting scholars and critics and complemented by scheduled field trips, both in Italy and continental Europe.
Courses of study in the Daniel Center, while under the jurisdiction of the related departments of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities, are administered and taught by the professors-in-residence. Studio work is the core of the Genoa program, whether in architecture, city and regional planning, construction science and management, or visual arts. All students undertake a history research project, conduct field studies, and participate in a design seminar.
The School of Humanities houses three graduate degree programs: the Master of Arts in English, History, and Professional Communication. The school also offers a certificate program in Health Communication. Faculty have been recipients of grants from agencies and foundations, such as the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, and the Bingham Trust. They have also held Fulbright Senior Lectureships and Research Awards in many countries.
The Master of Architecture is a professional degree program that develops proficiency in responding to contemporary architectural issues through a range of both practical and theoretical knowledge, while providing opportunities for creatively challenging the limits of the profession. Major emphasis is on design, accompanied in turn by complementary coursework of a professional focus, as well as elective subjects. Complex studio design projects stress social awareness and contextual fit and are responsive to all aspects of the architectural process. Practical experience is a requisite part of the overall program, which is concluded with a thesis combining literary research with design synthesis.
Admission to the MArch program is based on the student's ability to respond effectively to the intellectual rigor and creative challenge integral to graduate architecture study. This potential is measured by demonstrated proficiency in prior academic work and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores, as well as creativeness of mind, motivation of spirit, and maturity of purpose. A postbaccalaureate program of preparatory study is available to qualified applicants with backgrounds in areas other than design. Detailed information concerning application procedures and requirements is available from the School of Architecture.
The Master of Architecture degree requires a minimum of two academic years, and degree candidates may elect a concentration of study in either architecture or architecture and health care. The specific study plan of each student is determined in consultation with the major advisor and is intended to reflect individual educational objectives and career goals, while assuring a comprehensive development of professional competence. The graduate faculty reviews each student each semester of the first year to determine if he/she is performing at an acceptable level to continue in the program. A standing committee of the graduate faculty will evaluate the oral defense. Requirements for the MArch degree include 45 credit hours of approved coursework with a minimum grade-point ratio of 3.0, and acceptance of a thesis of 15 hours. During the thesis year, the student's review is conducted by the thesis faculty.
Students in the architecture program should be aware that ARCH 859 (Master's Thesis) is a graded course and may be taken only once. If a student's final thesis or project is not complete by the end of the semester in which he/she enrolls in ARCH 859, the student should take an incomplete in ARCH 859 and enroll in G S 799 while finishing the thesis or project. After the thesis or project is completed, the incomplete in ARCH 859 can be converted to a final grade.
Although designated subjects in design and other professional studies constitute a major portion of work in this concentration, sufficient elective hours are available to establish a study plan responsive to individual interests. The choice of thesis subject provides a further opportunity for personal development.
Studio design projects and courses examine these relationships for architectural settings and conditions ranging from entire communities and health care systems to specific projects and individual interior or exterior spaces. The emphasis in the studio is on design excellence within the framework of rigorous and complex demands found in the practice of health care architecture. Student work is expected to stand up critically at all levels of architectural consideration.
The Architecture + Health Concentration is demanding in the scope of its professional studies, with most of the coursework designated for specific areas of learning. Students may take advantage of the same off-campus programs available to students in the Architecture Concentration during their first semester of study. Given the number of required courses, students may opt for a five-semester plan of study beginning in the spring semester. The thesis, developed during the final year, normally deals with particular architectural topics as they relate to health and/or health facility design.
Admission to the MS program is available to students who have a first professional degree in architecture and who possess the intellectual mettle and dedication necessary to respond successfully to the rigor of advanced study and independent research. This is measured by academic proficiency in prior work, a well-reasoned plan of advanced study, and GRE general test scores. Information concerning application procedures and requirements is available from the School of Architecture.
The coursework and directed studies required of the Master of Science program may be completed in one academic year, after which a variable period of time is dedicated to the research thesis. Degree candidates work within one of the following areas: architecture and health care facilities, environmental issues in architecture, architecture and human perception, or theory and philosophy of architecture. A study plan is determined in consultation with the major advisor who, along with the advisory committee, periodically reviews the student's work and evaluates the research thesis. Requirements for the MS degree consist of 24 credit hours of combined coursework and directed studies with a minimum grade-point ratio of 3.0 and the acceptance of a six-hour research thesis.
The two-year Master of City and Regional Planning program is a professional degree emphasizing applied study in preparing tomorrow's leaders for planning and developing the nation's towns, cities, and regions. The curriculum emphasizes applied study preparing for the challenge of planning vibrant and sustainable communities. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in private sector planning and development, as well as public sector planning and administration. The nationally accredited program began in 1968 and has over 400 graduates.
The program emphasizes sustainable land development, applying appropriate technology and recognizing the balance of physical, economic, financial, social, and policy dimensions of planning. The program has a professional application focus mainly concerned with providing a solid planning education to qualified students, primarily to meet the needs of South Carolina, the Southeastern region, and the nation. The generalist approach is employed with the flexibility for specialization in three areas: development planning, environmental land use planning, and geographic information systems. A substantive core emphasizes the general framework, theories, methods, and applications of the planning process. Strong ties with the professional community reinforce the professional application focus.
Students come from a variety of undergraduate majors and professional backgroundsprimarily liberal arts, the social sciences, environmental science, business, management, and designand from many states and several countries. The MCRP program typically has annual classes of approximately 15?20 students, providing the opportunity for extensive faculty involvement in teaching, research, and public service.
While the curriculum covers theory and policy issues, the principal focus emphasizes the applied skills students need to enter the job market as professional planners and to evolve as leaders in the field. Classes use real-world situations for analysis and for the application of planning skills in dealing with land use planning, development, and issues of the built and natural environment.
Planning students are equipped to meet opportunities facing communities in many creative ways. Many first-year students work two days per week as department assistants for professors or in planning related entities. Students typically work full time as interns in planning or development organizations during the summer between their first and second academic years. During their second year, most students work two days a week with a public, private, or nonprofit entity as student public assistants (SPSA). This allows them to gain additional professional experience. Students also interact in interdisciplinary teams.
Department assistants generally earn around $2,500 for nine months at 10 hours per week; SPSAs earn around $4,000 at 15 hours per week and usually require an automobile for transportation to positions throughout the area. Both assistantships provide significant tuition reduction. Students also have the opportunity to participate with the Center for Community Growth and Change and the Center for Real Estate Development.
Students are actively involved in Clemson's Planning Student Organization of the American Planning Association (APA) and SCAPA. The program director and student president of the Clemson student chapter are both on the SCAPA Executive Committee.
Clemson's graduates have been successful in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, attaining key positions in traditional planning agencies, development groups, non-profit organizations, and private consulting firms. This practical, applied program is recognized throughout the region for its outstanding graduates. Most alumni of the program serve as agency directors, department heads, and staff planners at the local, regional, and state levels. Some graduates work as generalists while others are specialists in GIS, housing and community development, environmental and coastal planning, historic preservation, transportation planning, or economic development. A growing number are employed in the private sector as developers, banking professionals, market research and site location analysts, land development and urban design consultants, public-private partnership consultants, and other consulting firms.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program requires the following:
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
2. A satisfactory academic record, particularly in the last two years of undergraduate work;
3. An on-campus interview (highly recommended);
4. Three letters of recommendation with at least two from current or former professors;
5. Completion of the Graduate Record Examination; and
6. A personal statement of objectives, briefly describing (in one to two pages) the applicant's interest in planning in general and Clemson's program in particular.
Courses in statistics and economics are highly recommended. International students are required to submit TOEFL scores.
Deficiencies in any of these areas may be remedied after enrollment in the graduate program. Postbac-calaureate status may be recommended in some cases.
Requirements for Degree Candidacy
The two-year Master of City and Regional Planning degree requires a minimum of 55 credit hours. The program contains a 28-credit core curriculum, a three-credit summer internship, 15-18 credit hours of approved concentration/elective courses, and 6-9 hours of research and terminal project or thesis. The core courses include planning and substantive theory, analytical methods, implementation techniques and applications. The concentration area allows the student to develop further expertise in a particular area, if desired. A summer internship between the first and second years requires ten weeks of supervised professional employment for another three credits. If approved, students may take additional coursework in place of the internship. An oral examination is required to present and defend the results of the terminal project or thesis.
Requirements for Awarding of a Degree
Thesis Option
1. A minimum of 55 hours of coursework with a B average in the student's prescribed professional curriculum, including the thesis, is required.
2. A nine-credit-hour planning thesis must be completed satisfactorily. Only those students who have been approved by the Planning faculty and have performed satisfactorily on the comprehensive examination will be permitted this option.
3. The final oral examination requires satisfactory answers to questions concerning the student's thesis and concentration area.
Nonthesis Option
1. A minimum of 55 hours of coursework with a B average in the student's prescribed professional curriculum is required.
2. An approved six-credit-hour terminal project sequence must be completed satisfactorily. Students must perform satisfactorily on a comprehensive examination covering the core planning courses before being permitted to write the terminal project.
3. The final oral examination requires satisfactory answers to questions concerning the student's terminal paper and concentration area.
The Master of Construction Science and Management program provides students with a high level of skill and understanding in the technical areas of construction project administration and control. Substantial emphasis is placed on advanced study in the field of business, in new and emerging techniques for construction project delivery systems, and in the administration of the construction firm.
The number of credit hours required for the MCSM degree varies according
to each entering student's undergraduate degree. For those who have the
required undergraduate skills and knowledge, the program consists of 36
credit hours, of which 12 must be from the department core (C S M 860,
861, 862,
863, 864, 865, and 891) and C S M 852. In cases where the candidate
does not have the necessary prerequisite skills and knowledge, additional
coursework beyond the 36 credit hours is required. Each application is
evaluated as to the needed additional coursework. If deficient courses
are noted, the candidate may be placed in a postbaccalaureate status.
This program is also available to off-campus students through the Office of Off-Campus, Distance, and Continuing Education. Call 1-888-CLEMSON (1-888-253-6766) for more information.
Admission Requirements
1. A bachelor's degree in construction science, construction management, building construction, or related area is required. Applicants from other disciplines may be admitted but may be required to remedy any deficiencies in coursework to provide the needed prerequisite skills and knowledge for the Construction Science and Management graduate program.
2. Acceptance must be granted by the Office of Admissions and the Department of Construction Science and Management. University acceptance is based on performance in previous undergraduate studies and a satisfactory score on the GRE. In addition, acceptance by the department is based on performance in undergraduate studies, three letters of recommendation, and acceptance by the department Graduate Admissions Committee.
3. Each applicant is required to have one-year of construction experience prior to being admitted to the program. Applicants must submit a detailed résumé of construction experience.
Requirements for Degree Candidacy
1. The Master of Construction Science and Management degree requires a minimum of 36 credit hours. This includes 12 credit hours of coursework in the department's core and C S M 852. In cases where the candidate does not have the necessary undergraduate prerequisite skills and knowledge, additional coursework beyond the 36 semester hours may be required as noted above.
2. Each student is required to have one year of construction-related experience prior to being admitted to the program.
Requirements for Awarding of a Degree
Thesis Option
1. A minimum of 36 credit hours of coursework with a B average in the student's prescribed curriculum, including thesis, is required.
2. A thesis on a construction-related topic must be completed satisfactorily. Up to nine semester hours of thesis credit may be taken. Thesis credit is included as part of the department's core. Approval must be received from the student's advisor prior to selecting the thesis option.
3. Performance on a final oral examination relating to the student's thesis and program of study must be satisfactory. The student must pass the written comprehensive examination prior to taking the oral examination.
Nonthesis Option
1. A minimum of 36 credit hours of coursework with a B average in the student's prescribed curriculum is required.
2. Performance on a written comprehensive examination covering the student's program of study must be satisfactory.
3. Performance on a final oral examination relating to the student's program of study must be satisfactory if the student has not performed satisfactorily on the written comprehensive exam. The oral exam is required only if the student did not perform satisfactorily on the written exam.
Certificate of Construction Science and Management
Clemson University's Certificate Program in Construction Science and Management provides qualified students the opportunity to take a selection of advanced construction management courses without having to commit time and resources toward the pursuit of a master's degree. Students receive three hours of college credit for each course taken and a certificate upon completion of all six courses.
Prospective students apply in the same manner as current graduate students. A bachelor's degree in construction science, construction management, building construction, or related area is required. There is no requirement to take the GRE or TOEFL examination.
A student enrolled in the certificate program who wishes to be admitted into the MCSM graduate program must meet all admission and degree requirements in effect at the time of application. The student may transfer up to 12 credit hours from the certificate program to the Master of Construction Science and Management degree; therefore, the decision must be made by the time the student has completed four courses (12 credit hours).
Admission Requirements
1. A bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related area is required. Applicants from other disciplines may be admitted but may be required to remedy any deficiencies in coursework to provide the applicant with the needed prerequisite skills and knowledge for the Construction Science and Management certificate program.
2. Acceptance must be granted by the Department of Construction Science and Management. Acceptance is based on performance in previous undergraduate studies, three letters of recommendation, and acceptance by the department graduate admissions committee.
3. Each applicant is required to have a minimum of one year of construction exeperience prior to being admitted to the program. Applicants must submit a detailed résumé of construction experience.
Requirements for Awarding of a Certificate
Completion of the following courses with a B or better is required: C S M 860, 861, 862, 863, 864, 865.
The Digital Production Arts program at Clemson University is a professional degree program aimed at producing graduates who will be sought by the growing electronic arts industry, particularly by those companies engaged in special effects production within the entertainment and commercial video, film, and gaming industries. The program is offered jointly with the College of Engineering and Science and offers a unique blend of instruction from art, computer science, computer engineering, graphic communications, performing arts, philosophy, and psychology, together with newly designed courses targeted at specific production techniques.
Requirements for Awarding of a Degree
The degree requires 60 hours, 18?24 of which are devoted to the visual arts studio wherein the student participates in group and individual animation projects, providing material for his/her professional quality demonstration video. Of the remaining 36?42 credit hours, 18 must come from the core courses, six from the master's thesis and 12 from electives or foundation courses, three hours of which must come from one of the required electives below. Some beginning students may need postbaccalaureate work in the fundamentals of computing or visual arts, so foundation courses are offered. A maximum of five hours of foundation courses may be counted toward the degree. The normal course of study requires two years.
Foundation Courses - two courses selected from ART 803, CP SC 801.
Core courses - ART 613, 821, CP SC 605, 611, 815, THEA 687. At least one course must be selected from A A H 630, 632, ENGL 650, (COMM) 651, 853, or PHIL 845.
Electives - select from ART 605, 607, 609, 611, CP SC 805, 808, E C E 847, G C 801, MUSIC 680, PSYCH 823, THEA 697.
Individual and/or Group Study Courses -ART (CP SC) 860 and ART 891 or CP SC 891 (Master's Thesis Research).
A supervisory board consisting of the program director and five facultytwo from Art, two from Computer Science, and one from Performing Artsadministers the program. The degree capitalizes on Clemson's well-known strengths in computer graphics (virtual reality systems), image processing, photography, art, film, and theatrical design.
Admission and Financial Aid
Applicants are required to submit GRE general test results and a portfolio of artistic work that may include CD-ROMs, videos, slides, etc. Assistantships will be available to qualified applicants. Interested domestic students are encouraged to apply by March 1 for fall admission.
An applicant for the MA degree in English must present at least 12 credit hours of undergraduate English courses beyond the sophomore level; for the MEd degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English, an applicant must present at least nine. Entrance credits should include one course each above the sophomore level in Shakespeare and in English and American literature; students deficient in these may seek provisional admission.
MA students complete 25 credit hours of approved graduate courses and write a thesis, which may be developed with the approval of the Graduate Committee, from any interest area covered by the MA program. The nonthesis option requires 37 credit hours. All students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of an approved foreign language.
At the core of the MA program is a 10-hour requirement, including ENGL 800 and one course from each of the following groups:
British Literature - ENGL 805, 808, 811, 814, or an appropriate section of 831;
American Literature - ENGL 820, 823, or an appropriate section of 831;
Language and Composition - ENGL 885 (required of graduate teaching assistants), 801, 802, 803, 832, 835, or an appropriate section of 831.
MEd students in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English complete a total of 37 graduate credits, including ENGL 685 and 800.
Candidates for the MA and MEd degrees also must demonstrate proficiency in composition and pass a comprehensive oral examination.
The Master of Science in Historic Preservation degree is a professional degree program designed for students who will specialize in working with historic buildings, landscapes, and the decorative arts.
The program is based in Charleston through Clemson's Graduate Center in Historic Preservation, in collaboration with the College of Charleston and the School of the Building Arts. The program uses Charleston and the historic environs of South Carolina as a living laboratory. The size of the program is restricted to ensure focused research with the faculty. Coursework emphasizes studios, labs, and field seminars incorporating Charleston's rich community of preservation specialists as well as distinguished visiting faculty and researchers in the Graduate Center in Historic Preservation.
Students are admitted into the program from a variety of undergraduate disciplines relating to the built environment, with at least three semesters or equivalent of art/architectural/landscape history, as well as a strong background in broader historical studies. A portfolio with samples of work related to the built envornment is encouraged, and students of the humanities and sciences are encouraged to apply.
Program Requirements
The 54-credit program is structured in sequential layers, beginning with an initial core semester devoted to the analysis and documentation of historic sites, followed by a more advanced studio-focused semester organized around the development of a preservation project. The second year progresses into a professional trajectory with specialization in advanced analysis and conservation studies, followed by a final semester of preservation administration done in conjunction with the student's thesis focus.
Thesis proposals are defended in the third semester of the program and completed as multi-media projects in the fourth semester of the program. Thesis projects are original research and incorporate each student's specific focus in the discipline of historic preservation. Projects using the historic resources of Charleston and its environs, or other suitable historic sites, are encouraged.
Professional internships are a significant component of the program and are available through a variety of Charleston preservation initiatives, the national network of preservation specialists, as well as opportunities with national organizations such as the Historic American Building Survey and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
European research/intern opportunities are also encouraged through European cultural institutions such as the Villa Medici, the American Academy in Rome, and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens.
Admission Requirement
Students are admitted to the graduate program upon the recommendation of the department's graduate program coordinator or department chair. All applicants to the MA program in History must submit the following to the University Admissions Office:
1. A minimum score of 500 on the verbal section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a minimum score of 4 on the writing section. (GRE scores more than five years old relative to date of initial enrollment are not accepted.)
2. Final transcript(s) for the BA sent by the appli-cant's undergraduate school(s), showing a minimum grade-point ratio of 3.0 in history courses; and 2.5 in all courses during the last two undergraduate years.
3. Three letters of reference, preferably from undergraduate professors.
4. A sample term paper.
5. A personal statement addressing the applicant's background in history, intended areas of specialization, and reasons for applying.
6. A completed University application form.
Additionally, if the applicant has 1) a grade-point ratio less than 3.0 in the history major for the BA degree and/or 2) a BA degree, including the major and minor, in subject(s) other than history, he/she will be required to take a minimum of four upper-level undergraduate history courses at Clemson or at another accredited university or college and receive a grade of B or better in each course before admission to the program. The only exception to this course requirement shall be persons who demonstrate that, as a part of their BA degrees, they completed a minimum of four upper-level undergraduate history courses with a grade of B or better. Any exceptions to these regulations require the consent of the department's Graduate Committee.
Application Deadline
Applications for fall semester must be postmarked no later than the previous April 15, and for spring semester no later then the previous November 1. Please note that consideration for assistantships takes place in January and February.
Requirements for Awarding of the Degree
The MA in History requires 30 credit hours in courses numbered 600 or above divided as follows:
1. HIST 881;
2. HIST 820 or 872;
3. A minimum of nine additional credit hours in courses numbered between 800 and 894, excluding HIST 885 and 891;
4. A minimum of nine elective credits in graduate courses selected with the approval of the director of the graduate program;
5. A minimum of six credits in HIST 891 (Master's Thesis Research), three of which should be taken in the second semester if enrolled full-time or within the first 18 credits in the program. Additionally, the student must write a thesis acceptable to the department and must demonstrate reading knowledge of a foreign language. A final examination, which may be written, oral, or a combination of the two forms, is required of all candidates.
Students holding an assistantship in the Department of History who receive a grade lower than B in any graduate course may have their assistantships terminated.
The Department of English offers an interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree in Professional Communication. The program combines work in theory and research with a comprehensive emphasis on written, oral, and visual communication. It prepares graduate students to be professional and technical communicators in industry and government and to be teachers of professional communication in two-year colleges. In addition, the program provides the background necessary for students who plan to pursue a PhD in rhetoric or technical communication.
This degree is designed for students with strong writing skills from all academic disciplines. The program accommodates students with undergraduate majors in technical and scientific fields, as well as those with humanities and business degrees.
The Multimedia Authoring Teaching and Research Facility gives MAPC students access to the newest computing hardware and software, enabling multi-media and Web design and production, digital video and audio editing, desktop publishing, and graphic design. The Campbell Chair in Technical Communication, the Pearce Center for Professional Communication, and the Effective Technical Communication Program in Engineering constitute a network of professors enabling students to work in professional communication in a variety of academic disciplines. The program also uses Clemson's expertise in agriculture and natural resources, architecture, city and regional planning, engineering, textiles, and basic science and technologies. The Usability Testing Facility allows students to conduct state-of-the-art usability research on interface designs, online documentation, and other publications. MAPC students wishing to pursue careers in the growing field of health communication also have the option of combining the Masters degree with the Health Communication Certificate program described below. Information about faculty, social activities, computer resources, and other services of the MAPC program is available on the Web.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a degree in any field from an accredited college or university, with a 3.0 grade-point ratio on a 4.0 scale; submit a satisfactory score on the GRE general test; submit at least two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate's academic work and/or work experience; and submit a brief résumé and an autobiographical essay of not more than 500 words discussing educational goals and demonstrating proficiency for a writing program.
Requirements for Awarding of a Degree
The MA in Professional Communication requires 30 credit hours beyond the BA or BS degree, distributed as follows:
1. Five core courses which include ENGL 850, 851, 852, 853; and ENGL 856 or COMM 664.
2. Two or three electives from a list of recommended courses, structuring the program to meet professional goals. Possible electives include, but are not limited to, ENGL (COMM) 692, 695, 834, 836, 838, 839, 854, and 860.
3. Two cognate courses in a related discipline to tailor the degree to meet specific career goals. Possible cognate courses include, but are not limited to, ART 690, H R D (CTE) 847, MKT 631, and PSYCH 835. See Careers on the Department's Web site.
4. Candidates must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a foreign language and pass a qualifying examination on a reading list before undertaking the required thesis or project.
5. Students choose either a) to write a thesis based on research and
a thorough analysis of a problem in professional communication or b) to
complete a project by solving a communications problem for a client in
the professional world and by preparing a portfolio record of the project's
progress.
1. MAPC students who specialize in this field by taking ENGL 804, 806, and (COMM) 807 to fulfill their MAPC program cognate requirments; or
2. Health professionals who need to update their communication skills to better meet the challenges of today's highly technological health settings.
Unlike other programs in health communication, this program is geared toward the technological skills more applicable to today's health industry. In addition, the program can be customized to individual graduate student needs, whether they be centered on technological skills available through the MAPC/HCC program or centered for those who already have technical skills on health content and/or medical humanities. This program is interdisciplinary and includes both arts and sciences approaches to health messaging. Additional information is available on the Web.
The Master of Fine Arts degree is the terminal degree in the visual arts. The program at Clemson University offers concentrations in the studio areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and sculpture. Interdisciplinary and collaborative projects are encouraged within the department. The primary goal of the program is to provide students opportunities to develop a high degree of professional competence in their chosen area of concentration.
Admission Requirements
The graduate program in Visual Arts leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree admits a limited number of talented and creative candidates on a competitive basis upon review of the following materials:
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Visual Arts. Especially well-qualified persons from other disciplines or degree backgrounds with exceptionally strong portfolios may be accepted.
2. A grade-point ratio of at least 3.0 on the last 60 major credit hours of undergraduate work.
3. A portfolio documentation of the candidate's creative work. The portfolio
should include between 15?20 works, the majority of which are representa
tive of the applicant's chosen field of study. This portfolio, usually
consisting of 20 slides, may also include original works or photographs
and is reviewed by the Admissions Committee, composed of members of the
faculty of the Department of Art. Applicants are also encouraged to arrange
for a campus interview during the application process.
4. Three letters of recommendation from major professors, producing artists, or professional acquaintances who are familiar with the applicant's work and development in the visual arts. Other recommendations will also be accepted.
5. A statement of intent regarding applicant's interest and direction in pursuing the degree.
6. No GRE is required.
Requirements for Degree Candidacy
The prospective candidate must have a review of his/her work at the end of each semester. It will be determined at this time if the student should continue or whether additional study is required at either the undergraduate or graduate level. Upon completion of 30 hours, the candidate must pass an oral review to determine readiness for thesis work. A Graduate Thesis Committee will be assigned at this time to assist the thesis development and concluding thesis exhibition.
The candidate must complete 30 hours and a full-time residency during the second year of study.
Requirements for Awarding of a Degree
Students are required to complete the following:
1. A minimum of 45 credit hours with a B average or better in the student's professional curriculum, including 36 hours of ART 600- and 800-level studio courses and nine hours of A A H 600- and 800-level history of art; and
2. A 15-credit-hour thesis culminating in satisfactory completion of a written documentary of the "thesis exhibition" and an oral examination by the graduate faculty.