Overview

The Art Theory and Criticism program at Saint Mary's College of California puts theoretical and critical investigations at the creative core of art production. The work of artists, art historians, and theorists today includes dialogue and debate that cut across art production and art criticism in a way that links and sometimes even combines the critical and creative disciplines. The new major in art theory and criticism aims to provide a challenging course of study that reflects such current trends in the field.

After Graduation?

Many graduate programs in contemporary art history and practice assume some familiarity with critical theory and the cross-pollinating relationship between theory and production.

Our curriculum prepares students for graduate studies in art history and related fields as well as established and emerging programs in critical theory. Majors also gain the critical background needed to pursue professional work in art curation, gallery/museum administration, and writing on the arts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey of World Art: Europe and the United States

Art Theory

Basic Design

Digital Art: Photo, Video and Sound

Philosophy of New Media Art

Web Design and Interactive Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moraga, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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59251 USD / year

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59251 USD / year

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59251 USD / year

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Living costs

Moraga

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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After Graduation?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Moraga

Funding

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