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Art & Visual Studies

The backdrop of the Georgian Court University campus provides the inspiration to study for a B.F.A. in Art and Visual Studies. Enjoy a well-balanced program of theory and practice along with opportunities to develop individualistic creative skills.

Through a range of art history courses, students acquire knowledge of both Western and non-Western art movements, critically analyze individual works, and understand the uniquely integrative nature of multicultural art study. The program culminates with a capstone exhibition seminar.

Note: Effective spring 2024, the B.F.A. in Art & Visual Studies program is not accepting new students.  Please enroll in the B.A. in Visual Art program instead!

To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.

Major Sequence

Required Courses
AR111Drawing I3.0
AR113Visual Thinking & Design3.0
AR201Drawing II3.0
AR228European & U.S. Art3.0
AR229World Art History3.0
AR440Contemporary Art Seminar3.0
AR499Senior Exhibition Seminar3.0
Studio Art Electives
200-400 level studio art electives24.0
Visual & Performing Arts Electives
Select from any Art, Communication, Dance, Graphic Design or Music courses. 115.0
Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives 2
200-400 level in the same discipline6.0
200-400 level in any discipline6.0
Total Credits72.0
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General Education courses can be used to fulfill this requirement.

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All courses in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, world cultures, and women’s studies not being used to fulfill major or General Education requirements can be used to fulfill this requirement.



For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.

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