Corcoran College Of Art And Design

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.- The History of Decorative Arts

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MA Program History of Decorative Arts is a 48 credit hour program. The unique aspect of this program is its commitment to object-based teaching in a professional environment, made possible by its situation within The Smithsonian Associates, Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, DC. The intention of this program is not to move away from the close study of the art works, but to integrate that formal analysis with substantive critical thought and historical research. We seek out faculty who are sympathetic to this pedagogic approach and students who embrace this intellectual challenge. The mission of this graduate program is to realize the history of decorative arts as a field of serious and significant scholarship.

Accreditation:

The Corcoran College of Art + Design, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Eligibility Requirements:

Completed Application Form
Non-refundable Application Fee $75
Official copies of all College transcripts
Current Resume
Statement of Intent
3 Letters of recommendation
Interview with Program Director may be required
GRE Strongly Recommended
Sample of Scholarly Writing

International Student Requirements:

Please contact the Office of Admission for international application requirements.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Schools of Art and Music

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: Under 1,000