Art

The Department of Art offers a continuing tradition of inspiring education in the fine arts, design, art education, and art history. The department offers both majors and elective students the opportunities to experience and explore the visual arts as an important facet of a broader university education.

The Art Department offers the following programs: The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art (BFA), Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a Concentration in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Art with a Concentration of Animation, Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Art with a Concentration of Illustration, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Biomedical Art & Visualization’s interdisciplinary curriculum is cross-listed in both the Department of Art and the Radio, Television, & Film Department, The Bachelor of Arts in Art (BA), Dual major of Bachelor of Art in Art and Bachelor of Arts in Education/Endorsement in the Teaching of Art (P-12), Minor in Art, and a Minor in Art History.

Each candidate applying for admission as a studio art major or minor is required to present a portfolio containing twelve examples (including a minimum of six original representational drawings) of their best work for review by the art faculty. Images may be substituted for large or three-dimensional work if reviewed in person. A 250-word essay discussing why the applicant wishes to pursue studies in the visual arts is also required. Applicants may upload their portfolio to SlideRoom or bring their portfolio to an in-person review session once their admissions to the university is completed. These admission standards apply to all students: freshmen, transfers from other institutions and Rowan University students changing their majors. More information about portfolio reviews is available at rowan.edu/art.

Note: In addition to tuition, fees and normal book costs, art majors should anticipate additional fees for materials and equipment used in studio courses.

Accreditation

National arts accreditation has been granted by The National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD).

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