Department of Art
Oakland, CA
20
Students
Urban
Setting
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Mills College / Department of Art is located in Oakland, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Photography | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Painting | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Intermedia | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Ceramics | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Sculpture | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Art |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Thesis Alternate accepted Exhibit |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
31
Applied
23
Accepted
9
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | December 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Requirements | Portfolio, artist statement |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
20
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Gender
Male (45%)
Female (55%)
Faculty
8
Total faculty
Full-time (3)
Part-time (5)
Male (3)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Experimental film and video, public art projects, ecological design, contemporary art philosophy, sound installations |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613-1000
United States
Oakland, CA 94613-1000
United States
Contact
Catherine Wagner
Professor of Studio Art
Phone: 510-430-3288
Professor of Studio Art
Phone: 510-430-3288