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About the Program

Brandeis University's Post-Baccalaureate Program in Studio Art is designed for students with a bachelor's degree who are interested in extending their experience in studio art. The program is a one- or two-year residency program that focuses on the disciplines of painting and sculpture. The structure emphasizes independent work with assistance achieved through critical interaction with faculty and visiting artists. Students can prepare portfolios for admission to graduate school, or achieve the self-sufficiency necessary for continued studio work outside an academic environment.

Graduates of the Post-Baccalaureate Program have gone on from the program to the best graduate schools in the country or have gone straight into the art world with great success in both areas. In over a decade that the program has been running, it has provided a strong backbone for countless artists' critical thinking and studio habits.

Degree Options

• Post-Baccalaureate Program in Studio Art  (full-time)

Courses and Completion Requirements

For the most updated course listing, course descriptions, and degree requirements, please click here.

Faculty

We encourage you to explore one of the department’s greatest assets through our faculty pages. Learn more about the people who will help guide you along your graduate school path here.

Additional Resources

Consortium: Our membership in the Boston consortium allows you to take courses at Tufts University, Boston University, and Boston College, thus enhancing your Brandeis experience and the spirit of collaboration which Brandeis embodies.
Student Services: At Brandeis, you will become part of a community that is strengthened by life both within and outside of the classroom and laboratory walls. Please see Student Services to see the array of University resources, events, and programming for graduate students, including our Graduate Student Services Center, Off-Campus Housing, Health Insurance, English as a Second Language (ESL) program, Disability Resources, Counseling Center, Career Services, and the Graduate Student Association.

Admission Information

Admission Semester:

Fall and Spring

Application Deadlines:

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the program is filled.

Admission Requirements:

To apply for the program, you need to submit:

• An application to the graduate school, which can be electronically submitted here;
• An application fee (please click here for instructions);
• Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended; applicants must provide a final transcript indicating successful completion of an undergraduate degree program before registration;
• One letter of recommendation, which the admissions committee prefers to be submitted online (please click here for more information);
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé;
• A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking post-baccalaureate study.
• Twelve images (slides or digital), minimum, of recent works: painting, sculpture, prints and/or drawings. Slides must be in a slide sheet labeled with artist name, date and slide orientation. Digital images (JPG, tiff or PDF) should be no larger than 2MB each and saved to a Mac compatible CD. Please enclose return postage and envelope if you wish to have your materials returned.
• Slide list in order of presentation with size, medium and date of each work.
  

International students:  For additional requirements for international applicants (non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents), minimum TOEFL and IELTS scores, and important information regarding visas, please click here.

For a more comprehensive description of application requirements, please click here.

Financial Aid

Generous financial aid is available; for more information please click here.