Master of Intermedia and Photography at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

West Virginia University offers the Master of Intermedia and Photography as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Morgantown campus in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for intermedia and photography and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 16, 2027.

About Master of Intermedia and Photography

Degree Offered

Master of Fine Arts

Nature of the Program

This interdisciplinary, terminal studio major is designed to allow graduate students to gain experience in all areas of the visual arts while pursuing a focused area of emphasis (choices include: ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, or time-based art) to prepare them for the professions. Students take a total of 39 hours of studio art with a minimum of 15 of those hours in the student's area of emphasis. Nine (9) hours of Art History are required along with three (3) hours of Teaching Practicum/Professional Practice, three (3) hours of Graduate Seminar, and six (6) hours for the Graduate Exhibition and Thesis. The 3-year major can be completed in 60 hours.

Three years of graduate courses totaling at least 60 credit hours.
Successful committee evaluation at the end of each semester.
Passing a full-faculty review at the end of the third semester.
Production of a graduate exhibition and written thesis.
Oral defense of the exhibition and thesis.
A minimum overall grade point average of 2.75.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Intermedia and Photography at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

You must have a bachelor's degree from a properly recognized institution.

The minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Some programs have higher minimum GPA requirements. Please consult with a representative from your program for details.

Tips:

WVU considers Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana to be comparable to US bachelor’s degrees under the following conditions: the HND is a 2-year program that followed a 2-year National Diploma (ND) or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program, for a total of at least 4 years of post-secondary study.

Applicants with 3-year bachelor’s degrees can be reviewed for admission to graduate programs. We recommend asking your program contact if your coursework meets their expectations.

WVU doesn’t require external credential evaluations. We can convert your GPA based on your academic records.

WVU will accept the GPA, credential equivalency, and university recognition status from official WES ICAP evaluations if provided. This does not apply to other evaluation agencies.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Intermedia and Photography at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Master of Intermedia and Photography at West Virginia University

1. Research the admission requirements for WVU and your program

2. Establish English language proficiency

3. Create an account and complete the graduate application

4. Upload unofficial transcripts and supplemental materials

5. Pay the non-refundable $60 application fee to submit the application

6. Check your checklist and provide any required items

7. After application approval, send official transcript for admission

8. Plan for your travel and arrival

Master of Intermedia and Photography at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown