Visual Arts B.F.A. Advising Information

If you have been accepted into the Visual Arts (B.F.A.) program, use this information to help guide you in the program. If you are interesting in applying, see the Visual Arts (B.F.A.) Application Process.

After You Have Received Your Acceptance Notification Email

Select a visual arts advisor in your area email them.

Digital Arts
- David Clifton
- Daniel Johnson
Graphic Design
- Jon Mehlferber
- Tiffany Prater
Painting & Drawing

Photography
- Christopher Dant
- Paul Dunlap
Printmaking Paper Arts

Sculptures & Ceramics

Allow one week for the administrative changes to be processed. Review your student record in Banner to ensure that your major has been changed to the Visual Arts (B.F.A.) and that your new advisor has been officially assigned.

Continue Courses & Stay Active

Continue pursuing advanced studio and art history courses following the Visual Arts (B.F.A.) plan of study and any program requirements for the UNG catalog year you started the program.

Make the most of your experience and succeed in this program by staying active and involved in the arts by:

Meeting with your advisor frequently to select courses that best fit your interests and to and seek mentorship
Joining a Student Art Clubs and Organizations
Becoming a Studio Assistant * Create Page
Apply for Scholarships and Awards
Submit your artwork to juried exhibitions.
- Search for opportunities in www.ArtDeadline.com
Submit your art research or creative projects to events hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
Visit UNG exhibitions, and nearby art exhibitions museums, and artists' studios
Participate in an Education Abroad opportunity with UNG
Talk to your faculty area advisor about internship options, and consider using 3 credits in your plan of study to take ART 4850 Internship in Visual Arts.

Senior Capstone Exhibition

In the semester prior to enrolling in ART 4910 Senior Capstone Exhibition, you will develop a proposal with guidance from your area advisor.
Use the Visual Arts B.F.A. Capstone Exhibition Proposal form to compile information about the proposal
After you and your advisor have reached an agreement on the main features of the proposal, submit the Visual Arts B.F.A. Capstone Exhibition Sign Up form to be enrolled in ART 4910 Senior Capstone Exhibition for the following semester:
- Note: ART 4910 Senior Capstone Exhibition is offered in fall and spring semesters only. If you plan to graduate in a Summer semester, enroll in ART 4910 the preceding Spring semester.

Prepare to graduate

Your last semester is bound to be the most rewarding, and it will lead into your graduation. As you prepare to graduate:

Create a digital portfolio which reflects all your experiences and achievements in the Visual Arts (B.F.A.)
Write a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Set up a professional artist website
Make a LinkedIn profile
Obtain multi-purpose letters of reference from your area advisor and from a second faculty member who knows you well
Remain in touch with the Department of Visual Arts via social media: Instagram
Remain in touch with UNG via UNG Social Media and by filling up this form: Alumni Address & General Information

Visual Arts (B.F.A.) Advising Information

After You Have Received Your Acceptance Notification Email

Continue Courses & Stay Active

Senior Capstone Exhibition

Prepare to graduate