An interactive exhibition at the Woskob gallery of a participant creating unique spatial design with light painting.

Graduate Degree Programs

Graduate programs housed in the College of Arts and Architecture – including master’s and doctoral level degrees, professional degrees, dual-title degrees, and graduate certificates – each challenge candidates to achieve significant contributions through research, creative activity, and performance.

Program Application Deadline

Program application deadline varies by program, please see individual programs pages for details about program requirements, applications processes, and important deadlines.

To be assured full consideration, please apply by the deadline indicated by the program.

Graduate Research Resources

A&A's Office of Research, Creative Activity, and Graduate Studies provides resources and guidance for graduate students engaged in research and creative efforts. From grant seeking to applications to publication we can lend insights and help uncover opportunities.

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Graduate Degrees and Certificates

Graduate project gallery

The performances and scholarship, as well as artistic and research achievements of A&A master’s and doctoral graduates are of the highest order. The works shown below are a small sample of recent graduate projects. We encourage you to explore and visit our graduate student work website to see more.

A photograph of Chadijah Craig smiling with her hands crossed.
A black and white photograph of a man observing an art sculpture in the Inland Steel Building in Chicago (1958).
A photograph of Jonathan Livioco outside playing his viola.
Graduate student in the School of Music playing trombone during a Jazz Festival performance.
A photograph of a man standing behind a clear streaked screen which through use of compositional light, the streaks take on a painterly quality.
An aerial view of a horizontal cross section rendering of wind stimulation.
A photograph of Katherine Travis smiling and dancing, holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand and dancing shoes in her other hand.
Chapel model concept created by third year Master of Architecture student Hannah Breidenbaugh.
Student getting their headpiece and costume adjusted during a rehearsal break for the play She Kills Monsters.
A photograph of a child's hand interacting in a tub of colorful water beads.
Colorful rendering of a scene design from Loveland – Act 2, Song: “Lucy and Jessie”
Visit the A&A Graduate Work Showcase