About the course

SAIC's Master of Arts (MA) in Visual and Critical Studies program integrates scholarly, studio, and hybrid research practices. It is designed for students who wish to pursue a scholarly and creative investigation of practices of looking and the production, circulation, and impact of visual images. The Master of Arts (MA) in Visual and Critical Studies program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is designed for students interested in the scholarly and creative investigation of the production, dissemination, and impact of visual images, objects, experiences, and practices. With the visual as a starting point, students use multiple methods of critical investigation to study the interactions between visual phenomena and their historical, disciplinary, and social contexts. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Chicago
Fall (August), 2025	Chicago

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for School of the Art Institute of Chicago

During the application process an unofficial transcript is acceptable for review pending an Admissions decision. Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, Applicants are required to submit an ePortfolio. Interview, Resume, International applicants are required to submit evidence of English language proficiency. You are waived from this requirement if you meet any of the following conditions: Your native language is English, You have an undergraduate degree conferred by a U.S. accredited university, You have an undergraduate degree conferred by a university whose primary language of instruction is English. If you do not meet one of these conditions, you must submit official English language proficiency test scores. Minimum Required Scores TOEFL: 100, IELTS: 7.0, Prerequisites - A conferred four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required for admission to all graduate programs at SAIC.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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