Track 1: 48 credit hours (2 years going full time)

Applicants with undergraduate degrees in specific concentration area and showing extraordinary accomplishment in the area may be admitted to Track 1.  This is the fastest track through the program and presupposes considerable technical and conceptual readiness.  No undergraduate remedial work will be required, although may be recommended upon commencement of the program.

All incoming graduate students accepted into the Track 3 program and should expect to be in residence for 3 full years (6 semesters), going full time (total of 60 to 72 credit hours). Once in the program all Track 3 students will take 2 semesters of undergraduate work in the concentration (21-24 credit hours) to improve skills, experiment, and gain confidence in the medium.  Each Track 3 student will sit an Advancement Review in the second semester, conferring the right to begin graduate level courses.  Students with strong progress in the first semester may petition the faculty for an early Advancement Review undergraduate course work.

Students with NO art and design academic background, but with high interest, motivation, and other important life experiences and skills will be encouraged to apply, but should expect to be committed to at least 3.5 to 4 years of study (up to 2 years of undergraduate preparatory work before the Advancement Review).  Like any change in discipline, it takes time to lay the groundwork for a career shift.