The Department of Visual Arts graduate curriculum is structured to meet the needs of each individual admitted to the program. A program of study, subject to the approval of the Department of Visual Arts Chair and the Dean of the Graduate School, is developed after consultation with the major advisor. Additionally, an advisory committee is appointed consisting of the primary and secondary advisors, and one other faculty member. The purpose of the committee is to assist and counsel the student as he or she progresses through the paper/project and/or exhibition. Should the need arise, the student may petition for modification of the program of study.