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Admission Requirements - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fine Art

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fine Art offers an intensive fine arts studio experience that allows students to achieve a new level of mastery in art making. Post-Bac students pursue independent work, developing a disciplined studio practice that will carry forward into graduate study or work as artists outside of an academic environment.

Who Should Apply

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fine Art is designed to serve several types of students. Many who enroll have recently graduated with a BA from a liberal arts college or a university art department and are looking for the intensity and depth of experience that an art school can provide. Others have taken art classes while working in other fields, are interested in making a career change, and feel the need to become intensely involved in making art. Post-Bac students who have a BFA and wish to build their portfolio of artwork with the intention of applying to graduate schools are assisted in the process. All students are encouraged to reach a level in their work that reflects a personal direction. They grow to have confidence in their abilities, which allows them to continue working beyond the structural situation once they have left the program.

Students may apply for entrance in either Fall or Spring as full-time students only. Spring entrance depends on availability of space in the program.

See Also Programs of Study: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fine Art

 

Application Requirements and Procedures for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fine Art

Application Deadline for Spring 2010 Entrance: October 1st, 2010

Application Deadline for Fall 2010 Entrance: January 15th, 2010


1. Completed, signed and dated Graduate Admission Application form.
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Purpose/Artist Statement

NOTE: All applicants are asked to submit two copies of their statements/essays; one uploaded to Slide Room with the portfolio of artwork (see 6. Portfolio of Artwork) and one submitted in hard copy with the application form.

Applicants are asked to submit a written statement (500-700 words) discussing your work and outlining your interest in graduate or post-baccalaureate study.
4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
5. Proof of Degree or Equivalent

Send transcripts from ALL post secondary schools attended
6. Portfolio of Artwork

Applicants should submit 18-20 digital images or time-based media for review online via mica.slideroom.com. Slideroom allows applicants to create an inventory of pieces and attach the following information: title, date, medium, dimensions and notes. Applicants may upload images (jpg), video (mov, wmv, flv) or .pdf documents. For good image quality and fast upload, images should be sized no larger than 1280 x 1280 px @ 72dpi. Video files must be kept under 20MB. Our Slide Room portal offers additional instructions for submitting work online.

For applicants to multiple graduate programs, please repeat the upload process for each program.

Any difficulty viewing or using mica.slideroom.com can be reported to support@slideroom.com for technical support.
7. $60 Application Fee

Make all checks (which must be in U.S. dollars drawn from U.S. banks) and money orders payable to Maryland Institute College of Art. For wire transfer information, please download our Wire Transfer Instructions document.
8. Additional Requirements for International Applicants

A. Proof of English language proficiency.

If your native language is not English you must demonstrate proof of English language proficiency to gain full admission. MICA requires a score result on The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 550 PBT (paper based test), or equivalent 213 CBT (computer-based test), or 80 IBT (internet based test). MICA also accepts a band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). MICA's institution code is 5399. Note: International applicants who have received a four year degree from an English-language institution are not required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. A transcript from the English-language institution will be accepted in lieu of a TOEFL or IELTS score.

B. Certified translations of all documents.

Diplomas, transcripts, financial statements, and letters of recommendation must be submitted with certified English translations.

C. VISA Requirements and Procedures.

Instructions and forms required to receive a Form I-20 AB or to transfer a VISA sponsorship to MICA, can be found at Information for International Applicants: VISA Requirements and Procedures.