Admission to the MA in Art & Design Education program at Vermont College of Fine Arts is highly selective. We seek candidates with strong and distinctive visual portfolios, a commitment to reflective practice, and who hold an alignment with the program's core philosophy. See below for application requirements and instructions. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you have prior to submitting.

Admissions Requirements

Please complete the application form and submit all of your materials (except transcripts) online through Slideroom along with a $75 application fee.

College Transcripts

College transcripts should be sent either electronically or by mail directly from your undergraduate institution. Electronically submitted transcripts can be sent to [email protected]. Mailed transcripts should be sent to:

Vermont College of Fine Arts
MA in Art & Design Education
36 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602 

Statement of Purpose

We'd like to understand more about you and your interest in pursuing an MA in Art and Design Education.  In your statement, please describe the settings in which you currently teach visual art and/or design education.  Discuss any issues and/or problems you are interested in investigating and why. Describe how you imagine this investigation would impact your teaching--whether in a school or community setting.

Portfolio

Please upload 12-15 images of work that represents a combination of both your work and the work of your students.

Each image description should contain:

• Attribution (yourself or your student)
• Size
• Medium
• Approximate Date of Completion

References

Identify 2 references from artists, colleagues, business superiors, former professors, or others who can speak to your potential as a student and ability to undertake graduate level work.  

CV 

• Work/Teaching Experience
• Professional certifications and/or awards