University of Illinois At Urbana - Champaign School of Art and Design Photography 138 Art and Design Building, 408 East Peabody Drive Champaign, IL 61820 US   Phone: 1-217-333-0642   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.F.A. On Campus   Photography is a three-year program which places great importance on aesthetic and personal development through a highly individualized program of study. A critical and historical understanding of the medium and itsimportant place within our culture is stressed through seminars and discussions of relevant literature. Critics and artists are invited to campus to participate in this dialogue. Technical ability and versatility are encouraged, asis an open-minded attitude toward the rapid changes occurring in image-making technology. Our students are encouraged to explore diverse and interdisciplinary ways of expressing ideas ranging from traditional andalternative photographic processes to installations, video, and digital art on the Internet. They are encouraged to take advantage of the wealth of courses and guest speakers this major university offers in academic areas as well. Our students receive substantial personal attention and have the opportunity to take courses from each of the members of the photography faculty. We accept highly motivated, energetic and mature students and support them in the achievement of their professional goals. Deadline is January 1, 2007, GRE or GMAT exams are not required.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: