Art

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 64.3 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jan 1, 2025
201–250 place StudyQA ranking:3135 Duration:4 years

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The Department of Art and Art History provides facilities and instruction to serve equally the needs of the general student for participation in and appreciation of the visual arts and those of students with specialized interests and abilities preparing for careers in the production, teaching, utilization, and interpretation of Art and Art History.

General Foundation Courses  
ART 101 Introduction to Drawing I 3
ART 104 Introduction To 3D Techniques In Clay, Glass, Metal, Wood 3
ART 109 Introduction to Electronic Media 3
Art History Courses  
ARH 131 Survey of Western Art I 3
ARH 132 Survey of Western Art II 3
ARH 343 Modern Art 3
or ARH 344 Contemporary Art

ARH 346

History of Graphic Design (required for Graphic Design/ Multimedia majors.)  

ARH 107

History of Photography (required for Photography majors.)  
ARH Electives 6
Art Studio Electives  
Select 12 credit hours to be taken in the Department outside of area of specialization. 12
Areas of Concentration  
Primary concentrations  
Select six courses from the sequence: 18

Painting

 

Printmaking

 

Graphic Design/Multimedia

 

Photography/Digital Imaging

 

Ceramics

 

Sculpture

 
Secondary concentrations  
Select six courses from the sequence: 18

Painting

 

Printmaking

 

Graphic Design/Multimedia

 

Photography/Digital Imaging

 

Ceramics

 

Sculpture

 
Portfolio Review *  
BFA Exhibition **  
Additional Required Courses  
ENG 105 English Composition I 3
ENG 106 English Composition II 3
MTH 113 Finite Mathematics 1 3
UMX 100 The University Of Miami Experience 0
People and Society Cognate 9
STEM Cognate 9
Electives and/or Writing Courses 21
Total Credit Hours 120
1

 MTH 113 or appropriate level Math course.

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BFA Exhibition

Unless otherwise instructed, each BFA candidate will take part in an exhibition of work screened and approved by a faculty member from their area of specialization, accomplished as an art major at the University of Miami, in the Fall or Spring semester of the senior year. The BFA exhibitions are held in the College Gallery.

At the time the candidates BFA exhibition is hung, a formal critique will be arranged between the student and the art faculty.

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BFA Minor in Art History

All BFA studio majors automatically minor in art history. A minor outside the department is not required.

Maximum Credits in Studio Areas

A BFA student is limited to a maximum of 21 credit hours in any one studio area – Painting, Printmaking, Graphic Design/Multimedia, Photo/Digital, Ceramics, and Sculpture.

Minimum Major GPA

Students must maintain at least a 3.0 average in their major.

  • Complete and submit the Common Application online. 
  • The University of Miami only accepts transcripts coming directly from the high school or college as official.
  • Send Official Test Scores
  • The School Report should be completed by the applicant’s high school guidance counselor and can be found on the Common Application website. It is typically submitted along with the applicant's high school transcript and a school profile. 
  • We require a letter of recommendation from your high school guidance counselor and a teacher evaluation. These can be submitted online through the Common Application or mailed.
  • TOEFL IBT 80, TOEFL Paper-based 550, IELTS 6.5

Scholarships

  • President's Scholarship
  • Canes Achievement Award
  • Premier Academic Scholarships and Amount
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