Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio
The Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking concentration is dedicated to the visual exploration of contemporary issues. In offering a B.F.A. concentration as well as support courses for other contemporary concentrations and degrees in the School, it strives to contribute to cultural dialogue, enhance visual literacy, and encourage the development of individual perception, initiative, and artistic decision making.
Student Profile
Students come from a wide range of backgrounds. Successful students are dedicated and talented individuals who are capable of contributing to their own learning experiences.
Program Description
No portfolio is required for entrance into the School of Art and Design’s undergraduate program. Upon completing foundation-level work and introductory courses in the concentration, prospective majors are required to apply for acceptance into the Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking concentration with a portfolio, which is reviewed by the full-time faculty in the area. Accepted students take advanced courses where they move among media and select an emphasis in Drawing and Painting or Printmaking. Faculty encourage students to explore individual creativity, to embrace a visual language, and to use this language to find their own artistic voice within the context of an evolving artistic history. The faculty composed of professionals with a variety of backgrounds, interests, expertise, and teaching methodologies, is uniquely skilled in responding to student artistic needs.
As part of the senior portfolio courses, each student works with a committee of three or more faculty members to direct completion of a final portfolio as a culminating experience and for their senior exhibition.
Course Requirements for the Concentration (60 credit hours)
1. Introductory Courses in Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking. Must be taken prior to application to major. (11)
2. Emphasis Requirements (35-38, depending on emphasis)
3. Art Electives (3-8, depending on emphasis)
4. Art history electives at 4000 level (6-7)
Transfer Credits
Upon acceptance into the University and before initial registration, students who wish to transfer credit for art courses taken elsewhere must bring a copy of their transcripts with a GSU transfer evaluation to the School of Art and Design undergraduate advisor in room 117 Art and Humanities. A catalog description, course syllabus, or portfolio review may be required for course evaluation.
Application to the Concentration
Before Application:
1. Students should consult with the area coordinator in the concentration during Fall or Spring semesters for information about the concentration and requirements, preferably as soon as they know they will be applying to the concentration.
2. Students must take 18 credit hours of courses appropriate to the major field (4 studio foundation courses and 2 art history surveys)
3. Students must also have completed or be taking two 3000 level courses in
the concentration.
4. Portfolios, slides, or photos should be prepared for review
Application Procedures:
Applications to the concentration, which are reviewed Fall and Spring semesters, include presentation of art work from four foundation studio courses plus two 3000 level courses in the proposed concentration. Students must also present for review a PACE advisement form obtained from the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Academic Assistance, room 724 General Classroom Building. Application to the concentration must occur prior to completing 33 credit hours in art. Students should contact the area coordinator in the concentration in Fall or Spring semester for information about criteria and application procedures well before the review date.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking students usually establish their own studios and pursue careers in a variety of related fields such as: illustration and design in publishing, gallery and museum curating, teaching, display, electronic media. They also work with community-based art programs. Many pursue graduate study so as to refine and extend the visual and expressive learning experiences of the B.F.A.
For more detailed information about the program please see the Georgia State University General Catalogues
