The Graduate Program in Visual and Critical Studies offers four dual-degree options. Each three-year dual-degree option provides students with a unique opportunity to integrate the core curricula of Visual and Critical Studies with that of one of the following graduate programs.

Curatorial Practice (MA)

The MA/MA dual degree in Curatorial Practice and Visual and Critical Studies allows students to sharpen their writing skills and bolster their critical understanding of the visual arts and visual culture while gaining professional knowledge of curatorial practices. See Curatorial Practice | Visual and Critical Studies curriculum.

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Design (MFA)

The Design and Visual and Critical Studies dual-degree option is geared toward those students who intend to expand their critical understanding of visual culture in relation to their design practice. See Design | Visual and Critical Studies curriculum.

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Fine Arts (MFA)

The MA/MFA dual degree in Fine Arts and Visual and Critical Studies is a three-year program directed toward students who wish to merge their studio practice with rigorous visual analysis. This program is ideal for artists who wish to further their artistic explorations through critical writing. See Fine Arts | Visual and Critical Studies curriculum.

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Writing (MFA)

The MFA/MA dual degree in Writing and Visual and Critical Studies allows students to sharpen their writing skills and bolster their critical understanding of the visual arts. See Writing / Visual and Critical Studies curriculum.

Read more about the MFA Program in Writing.