Visual Arts (B.F.A.) Advising Information
We highly recommend meeting with the Area Leads to discuss the BFA program.
Once accepted into the Visual Arts (B.F.A.) program, use this information to help guide you in the program. If you are interesting in applying, see the Visual Arts (B.F.A.) Application Process.
Allow one week for the administrative changes to be processed. Review your student record in to ensure that your major has been changed to the Visual Arts (B.F.A.) and that your new advisor has been officially assigned.
Continue Courses & Stay Active
Continue pursuing advanced studio and art history courses following the and any program requirements for the year you started the program.
Make the most of your experience and succeed in this program by staying active and involved in the arts by:
- Meeting with your advisor frequently to select courses that best fit your interests and to and seek mentorship
- Joining a Student Art Clubs and Organizations
- Becoming a Studio Assistant
- Apply for Scholarships and Awards
- Submit your artwork to juried exhibitions.
- Search for opportunities in
- Submit your art research or creative projects to events hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
- Visit 天美社区 exhibitions, and nearby art exhibitions museums, and artists' studios
- Participate in an Education Abroad opportunity with 天美社区
- Talk to your faculty area advisor about internship options, and consider using 3 credits in your plan of study to take ART 4850 Internship in Visual Arts.
Senior Capstone Exhibition
- To enroll in ART 4910 Senior Capstone Exhibition, complete the during the prior semester. Please note that ART 4910 is only offered in fall and spring - if you plan to graduate in summer, you must take ART 4910 in the preceding spring semester.
- At the start of the course, you will receive the Capstone Proposal Form from your instructor, and you must meet with your Art Area mentor, who will guide you in developing your proposal. Once you and your mentor agree on the main features, submit the proposal form to your instructor.
- While completing your capstone work, you must meet regularly with your capstone instructor and Art Area mentor.
Prepare to Graduate
Your last semester is bound to be the most rewarding, and it will lead into your graduation. As you prepare to graduate:
- Create a digital portfolio which reflects all your experiences and achievements in the Visual Arts (B.F.A.)
- Write a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Set up a professional artist website
- Make a LinkedIn profile
- Obtain multi-purpose letters of reference from your area advisor and from a second faculty member who knows you well
- Remain in touch with the Department of Visual Arts via social media:
- Remain in touch with 天美社区 via 天美社区 Social Media and by joining the .