sjsu | school of art and design :: photography
From the Search Series by Margo Jones

MFA in Photography

Our Photography Graduate Program supports and encourages a wide range of traditional, conceptual and interdisciplinary approaches to lens related imaging. Philosophically, the program is committed to addressing the breadth of contemporary issues and practices while realistically preparing you for a career in the field. The faculty is comprised of artists/photographers with national and international careers whose work ranges from conceptual installation and new genres to traditional and commercial. There is no pervasive aesthetic trend at SJSU; the faculty has been carefully selected to offer a wide range of aesthetic and technical possibilities to the students. Our program welcomes and promotes diverse styles and viewpoints. We encourage students to produce thoughtful artwork that deals with meaningful issues, and our faculty is here to help you refine your direction and create your best work.

Facilities

Our technical facilities are among the best and largest in California and include five Epson printers (9600, 4800, 7600 and 4000), one Kodak 4000 printer, a large complement of digital support equipment, a 30" color processor, digital and film based cameras to 8x10 inches in format, and four instructional complexes with fifty enlargers, eight lighting studio stations, and facilities for alternative photographic processes. Graduate students are offered studio space in which to work for at least four of the semesters they remain with us. The program is typically completed in six semesters, though it is possible to finish earlier or to remain longer.

Teaching Opportunities

During the course of their studies in the program, qualified graduate students may apply for the opportunity to teach at the Teaching Associate level, which provides a generous stipend and tuition waiver. Students are offered considerable freedom between teaching, studio practice, academic classes and outside internships within which to design a program specific to their individual needs.

Application Process

The application process for our Graduate Program is a two-step procedure. The applicant first applies to the School of Art and Design around the beginning of the year. No application fee is required at this step. Upon acceptance, the applicant will receive instructions on how to apply to the university, which then involves paying a fee. There is no application fee until after the applicant has been accepted to the program. If at all possible, you should make plans to visit our program prior to the application deadline. It is best not to plan your visit for a Friday or over a weekend, as we are not on campus then. Please contact us at least a few weeks prior to your visit so that we may arrange to spend some time with you while you're here

For specific questions about the Photography area, advising, or information about the Photography program please contact one of our full-time Photography faculty members. For general questions about the graduate program or applicaiton process please contact:

SJSU School of Art and Design
One Washington Square
Art Building 116
San José, CA 95192-0089

Hours: M-F, 8AM - 5PM
Closed: 12PM - 1PM lunch

Phone: 408-924-4320
Fax: 408-924-4326
http://ad.sjsu.edu/