Visual and Critical Studies - California College of the Arts

Visual and Critical Studies from California College of the Arts is a Campus Master Visual Arts degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Today's vast and intricate visual arena demands new forms of critical analysis. It calls for cultural critics who can write eloquently for diverse audiences in a range formats. The Graduate Program in Visual and Critical Studies aspires to create an interdisciplinary and culturally diverse framework within which to bring historical, social, and political analysis, as well as formal analysis, to bear on the interpretation of the visual world. Our goal is to train students to write professionally about the visual arts and visual culture. The MA Visual and Critical Studies degree encompasses core courses, electives, forums, workshops, and lectures, students encounter professionals from around the world who explore the complexities of the contemporary visual landscape. Our distinguished faculty members, drawn from departments and programs across the college, have been trained in disciplines that include fine arts, art history, architecture, architectural history, design, design history, fine arts , curatorial practice, creative writing, philosophy, cultural studies, and critical studies. We offer a rigorous yet supportive context in which to develop four interrelated areas of expertise: attentive viewing, critical thinking, cogent writing, and visually enhanced public speaking. We particularly encourage students who are interested in exploring innovative forms and arenas of critical expression. View more details on California College of the Arts . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Visual Arts courses.