Graduate Degree

The Integrated Visual Arts (IVA) graduate program is committed to the professional development of artists and arts innovators. Housed within the College of Design, the IVA program offers unique opportunities for collaboration with diverse students and faculty from around the world in art and design programs that represent a wide spectrum of professional activities. This dynamic interdisciplinary environment allows IVA graduate students to develop a personal visual language, refine media skills, and work on projects addressing social and environmental concerns within a global context. 

The Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Visual Arts at Iowa State University is a distinctive and unique interdisciplinary program offering integrative study among a combination of the following areas: ceramics, computer applications, drawing, textiles, illustration, jewelry/metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, photography, furniture design and areas outside of Art & Design. The Integrated Visual Arts program offers an innovative curriculum aligned with emerging art and design markets.

Application Deadline
The deadline for graduate application to the IVA program is February 1 to ensure consideration for a graduate assistantship. Applications received after this date will be considered for program admission, but applicants may have fewer assistantship options.

Contact
For more information on our graduate program in Integrated Visual Arts, please contact:

Arthur Croyle, Interim Director of Graduate Education
Rachel Lopez Hohenshell, Graduate Coordinator