Student Handbook 2010 2011 - School of the Museum of Fine Arts

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Graduation Requirements, Policies, and Procedures - by Program
Museum School Studio Programs
The Museum School offers the following studio-based programs that result in certificates granted by the
institution.
Studio Diploma Program
The Studio Diploma is awarded to students who successfully complete 112 semester hours of credit in
studio art. Art history courses are optional and are in addition to studio classes. The last six credits must
be earned as a matriculated Day School Diploma student; the credits cannot be earned through
Continuing Education. Students are required to petition the Registrar’s office in order to be reviewed for
graduation. Petitions for December graduation should be submitted no later than the last day of October
of the same year. Petitions for May graduation should be submitted no later than the last day of February
of the same year. Note: December graduates participate in May graduation exercises.
Fifth Year Certificate
The program requires attending monthly meetings and independent work in preparation for participation
in the Fifth Year Exhibition. Students work off site, unless school equipment access is necessary, and do
not enroll in classes but may audit a class with permission from the instructor. Studio and/or storage
spaces are not offered as part of this program. Each student is awarded a teaching assistantship working
each semester for 6 contract hours per week per semester. The program culminates with the Fifth Year
Exhibition where all participants compete for the Traveling Scholars Awards, which include substantial
funds for travel and participation the SMFA Traveling Scholars exhibition at the MFA. Contact the
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Graduate Programs for more information on the Fifth Year Certificate
program.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is awarded to students who have been formally admitted to the
program and have successfully completed two full-time studio semesters, one art history course, and the
Post-Baccalaureate Seminar. Art history may be taken in either the spring or the fall. The Post-
Baccalaureate Program takes one academic year to complete. Any Post-Baccalaureate student whose
credit is withheld both semesters will be withdrawn from the program. If the credit is made up in a future
Review Board, the credit will count toward the Studio Diploma.
Degree Programs
Tufts University awards degrees in partnership with the Museum School upon completion of specific
degree requirements. Students graduate in November, February, and May. Students are required to
petition the Academic Affairs Office in order to be reviewed for graduation. Please contact Academic
Affairs for deadlines and more detailed information.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) requires the successful completion of 84 credits in studio art and 14
academic courses from the list of requirements. For detailed information about the BFA program, consult
the BFA Policy Book. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Northeastern University
Five-Year Combined Degree
The five-year Combined Degree (BA/BFA or BS/BFA) requires 84 credits in studio art and a minimum of 24
academic courses. Students must meet all of the requirements for the BA/BS as well as completing five
courses in art history.