Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) empowers artists and designers to reimagine what art and design can do in the world. Founded in 1909, PNCA is an accredited, independent visual arts and design college offering 10 undergraduate and seven graduate degree programs centered on the core values of professional practice, integrated knowledge, critical thinking, effective communication, and social responsibility.
Located in an historic building in the heart of Portland, Oregon's downtown Pearl District, PNCA is actively involved in Portland's cultural life with exhibitions at its Center for Contemporary Art & Culture and a vibrant public program of lectures, symposia, workshops, with internationally recognized visiting artists from around the world. Broadly and densely networked, PNCA fosters collaborative relationships between students, international artists, and the region's art, design, and business communities, as an extension of the institution's intellectual program.
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MAJORS OFFERED:MA in Critical StudiesMasters Degree
MA in Design SystemsMasters Degree
MFA in Applied Craft and Design (Joint MFA Degree in Applied Craft & Design with Oregon College of Art)Masters Degree
MFA in Collaborative Design Masters Degree
MFA in Print MediaMasters Degree
MFA in Visual Studies (Low-Residency Option)Masters (low-residency)
Masters Degree
GRADUATE FTE1 = 103
| FULL-TIME | 100 |
| PART-TIME | 7 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
| APPLICATION: | Required |
| APPLICATION FEES: | $65.00 |
| PORTFOLIO: | Required, depending on program |
| INTERVIEW: | Required, depending on program |
| ESSAY: | Required, depending on program |
| CV / RESUMÉ: | Required, depending on program |
| GRE: | Not Required |
| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | Required (2) |
| IELTS: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 7 |
| TOEFL: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 100 |
TRANSCRIPTS
| COLLEGE: | Required |
This institution offers Fellowships and/or Assistantships
This institution may require additional program-specific materials in the admissions process. Please visit the institution's website to view the requirements in full.