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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Visual Arts (B.F.A.)

Location(s): Dahlonega, Gainesville

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121 hours

The Visual Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) is a professional degree that equips students with proficiency in an area of focus, preparing them for graduate school admission or for positions within a variety of creative industries that demand advanced artistic expertise. Students culminate their degree with a B.F.A Senior Capstone Exhibition, which provides an applied learning experience.

The areas of focus in the BFA in Visual Arts are: Ceramics & Sculpture; Drawing & Painting; Graphic Design; Photography; Illustration; 3D Modeling for Game and Film; and Printmaking and Paper Arts.

The Visual Arts B.F.A. program is by internal admission through the Department of Visual Arts. Applications to the B.F.A. will be reviewed every fall and spring semester.

Criteria for Admission

  1. Pass Foundations Portfolio Review & Completed Field of Study
  2. 2000 level studio course in area of focus (can be a Field of Study elective)
  3. Good academic standing
  4. Submission of complete B.F.A. Application (form, portfolio, and Statement of Progress - see Visual Arts website for detailed instructions)

Visual arts majors must achieve a grade of C or better in each Department of Visual Arts course taken to fulfill degree requirements.

Core IMPACTS - 42 hours

Refer to Core IMPACTS  

Institutional Priority: No exceptions

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills: No exceptions

Political Science & U.S. History: No exceptions

Arts, Humanities, & Ethics: No exceptions

Communicating in Writing: No exceptions

Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences: No exceptions

Social Sciences: No exceptions

Field of Study - 18 hours

A “C” or better is required in all ART courses in the Field of Study.

Assessment Requirements (Pass or Fail) - 0 hours

  • Foundations Portfolio Review

*Foundations portfolio submitted for review after or concurrently with ART 1010, ART 1020, and ART 1030. Completion between 30-45 hours.

Major Requirements - 60 hours

Visual arts majors must achieve a grade of C or better in each Department of Visual Arts course taken to fulfill degree requirements.

Sophomore Studio Art - 15 hours

Junior Studio Art - 12 hours

Select 4 3XXX-level Studio Art courses with a minimum of 2 in the area of focus (students can have 2 areas of focus):

Senior Studio Art - 12 hours

Select 4 4XXX-level Studio Art courses with a minimum of 2 in the area of focus (students can have 2 areas of focus):

Art History - 12 hours

Art Studio or Art History Electives - 6 hours

  • 2 courses in 3XXX/4XXX Art Studio or Art History

Capstone - 3 hours

Graduation Requirements

First-Year Experience Course - 1 hour

University System of Georgia Requirements

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