Aesthetics and Politics

Portfolio Requirements (MA)

A portfolio of current work representing your best critical writing is required of all applicants to the MA Aesthetics and Politics Program. This portfolio must contain:

  1. A statement of purpose addressing your academic and/or artistic interests, the ways in which these interests relate to aesthetic or political concerns, and your goals in applying to the program.
  2. A writing sample with a theoretical or political focus up to 20 pages in length. Within the 20 maximum pages, applicants may submit any number of pieces. 
All applicants must submit the Writing Sample and Artist Statement by uploading them into the Written Materials section of the online application. Additionally, any supplemental media integral to your writing practice should be submitted in the Portfolio/Audition Submission "Upload Media" section. 

Letters of Recommendation

The MA Aesthetics and Politics Program requires two letters of recommendation.