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    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
      • Vivian Liddell
      • Erin McIntosh
      • Craig Wilson
      • Kate Windley
    • Photography
      • Christopher Dant
      • Paul Dunlap
    • Printmaking Paper Arts
      • John Amoss
      • Chris Dockery
      • Allison Johnson
    • Sculptures & Ceramics
      • Jennifer Graff
      • Alex Kraft
      • Jon Mehlferber
      • Jeffrey Repko

    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

    1. In the semester prior to enrolling in ART 4910 Senior Capstone Exhibition, you will develop a proposal with guidance from your area advisor.
    2. Use the Visual Arts B.F.A. Capstone Exhibition Proposal form to compile information about the proposal
    3. 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
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