Checklist: Art & Design
When applying to Art & Design as a domestic student (if you are an international student, please refer to the bottom of the page) you will need to submit the following:
Fulfillment of pre-entry requirements is the basis of consideration for approval of students making application to the Masters Programs in Architectural Studies and Interior Architecture, who are without educational and or professional background in architecture or interior architecture. Applicants shall provide evidence of fulfillment of college or university level study of three subjects listed below by official copies of transcripts and work samples for committee consideration.
The pre-entry (3) three classes of study as listed are intended to provide the student with a foundational skill and understanding that will allow for immediate successful application.
Geographic circumstances permitting, an interview may be required during the admission process . If you an interview is required, the department will contact the applicant directly. If desired, the applicant may present a portfolio during the interview (in addition to the work sample).
If you are applying as an international student, you will need to submit all of the above materials as well as the additional International Application Materials.
- $55 application fee: You may send a check or money order to the graduate office or complete the online payment form
If you choose to use the online payment form, please select "Grad Application Fee" and also be sure to include your social security number (if applicable). If possible, you should forward the payment confirmation to the Graduate Office (gradsch@colum.edu). To pay by credit card over the phone, please call 312-344-7260. If you pay by check, money order, or with a credit card over the phone, please note that your payment will take longer to process. - Completed domestic application
- Self-Assessment essay: Within the self-assessment essay, applicants should also include a discussion of any experience they have had in the areas of art and design.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Two copies of all transcripts from any and all colleges/universities attended
- Work sample: A work sample reflecting your previous academic background or current interest/profession is required. (Contact this department directly if you would like your work sample returned after the cycle).
Fulfillment of pre-entry requirements is the basis of consideration for approval of students making application to the Masters Programs in Architectural Studies and Interior Architecture, who are without educational and or professional background in architecture or interior architecture. Applicants shall provide evidence of fulfillment of college or university level study of three subjects listed below by official copies of transcripts and work samples for committee consideration.
The pre-entry (3) three classes of study as listed are intended to provide the student with a foundational skill and understanding that will allow for immediate successful application.
Required Pre-Entrance Classes:
1) Manual Drafting
2) Fundamentals of AutoCAD
3) History of Architecture-Antiquity to Renaissance
Geographic circumstances permitting, an interview may be required during the admission process . If you an interview is required, the department will contact the applicant directly. If desired, the applicant may present a portfolio during the interview (in addition to the work sample).
If you are applying as an international student, you will need to submit all of the above materials as well as the additional International Application Materials.