Art & Art History Department

The Art & Art History Department offers an array of courses in the history of Western and East Asian art and architecture, as well as studio courses in video, digital imaging, graphic design, sculpture, fiber, printmaking, photography, and painting. Students have the opportunity to develop their talents and learn techniques to create art as well as acquiring the critical skills to understand visual culture in its historical context.

Take a look at the Art & Art History Department Newsletters to find out what we have been up to!

• 2022-2023 Art & Art History Department Newsletter
• 2021-2022 Art & Art History Department Newsletter
• 2020-2021 Art & Art History Department Newsletter
• 2019-2020 Art & Art History Department Newsletter
• 2018-2019 Art & Art History Department Newsletter
• 2017-2018 Art & Art History Department Newsletter

Click here to take a virtual tour of the Art & Art History Department Studio Facilities!

• Completed UMass Boston online admission application
• Application fee: $60
• An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official.
• Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
• 500-word essay
• Test scores

If you seek admission to UMass Boston as an international student, we strongly encourage you to apply online by submitting either the UMass Boston Web Application or the Common Application

Please be sure to send us your application and all required materials by the posted international application deadline.

If you experience any technical problems with the application, please email us immediately at [email protected].