- School of Art and Design
- Graduate Programs
- M.A. Art (Specialization in Studio Art) / M.F.A. Art and Design
M.A. Art (Specialization in Studio Art) / M.F.A. Art and Design

M.A. Art (Specialization in Studio Art)
The M.A. Art (Specialization in Studio Art) is a 30 credit hour degree to pursue advanced study in art and design areas.
M.F.A. Art and Design
The M.F.A. in Art and Design is a 60 credit hour terminal degree program that prepares you for professions in the arts and teaching at the college.
Areas of study include:
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Fiber
- Metalwork, Jewelry Design and Digital Fabrication
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Time Arts
Attention: The specialization of Visual Communications is not taking M.A./M.F.A. applications at this time.
- Graduate Programs
- Overview
- M.A. Art (Specialization in Studio Art) / M.F.A. Art and Design
- M.A. Art (Specializations in either Art History Research or Teaching at The Two-Year College Level)
- M.S. - Art and Design Education
- M.S. - Art and Design Education (online)
- Ph.D. - Art and Design Education
- Art History Certificate
- Museum Studies Certificate
- Digital Fabrication Certificate
- School of Art and Design Graduate Programs Handbook
- How to Apply
Contact Us
Ann Van Dijk
Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator
artgradcoordinator@niu.edu
School of Art and Design
Jack Arends Building, room 216
815-753-1473