School of Art

1000 Fine Arts Building

Admission to Bowling Green State University as an art major involves both admission to the University as well as approval to the School of Art through a portfolio review. Incoming freshmen or transfer students from another BGSU department or another university are required to present a portfolio prior to registration as an art major. Several portfolio review dates are scheduled during the year; these dates, as well as more information pertaining to the portfolio reviews can be found on the School of Art’s Web site: http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/art/. In addition to the initial portfolio, graphic design and digital arts require an additional portfolio after completion of the foundation classes and the introductory graphic design and digital arts classes.

The School of Art offers a bachelor of fine arts degree in the areas of two-dimensional studies, three-dimensional studies, art education 2-D, art education 3-D, digital arts, and graphic design. Students may earn a bachelor of arts degree in art and art history. Students in all degree programs should consult with an art faculty adviser for guidance in course selection and degree progress.

Special topics offerings
Periodically the school offers experimental courses in a variety of areas to enhance the established curricula of the various degree programs. These special topics courses and workshops (ARTS 300, 301, 400, 401; ARTC 400; ARTD 495; ARTE 495; ARTH 495), taught by both school faculty and invited artists and scholars, have included: papermaking, illustration, textile printing, photo/print techniques and mural painting. Individual study (ART 470, ARTC 470, ARTD 470, ARTE 470, ARTH 470) is also available for students who have completed available course offerings in an area and have exhibited a marked degree of proficiency and independence in regular coursework. Internships and practicums (ART 489, ARTC 489, ARTD 489) are also available to upper-level students who desire work experience in their chosen field.

Summer and academic year programs in Florence, Italy
The partnership between Bowling Green State University and Studio Art Centers International (SACI) share an academic agreement which offers an excellent bicultural educational experience in studio art and liberal arts instruction in Florence, Italy. The program draws upon the rich past of Florence, its resources in museums, architecture, arts specialists and wide cultural offerings while concurrently presenting contemporary developments in Italian art and culture. Learning takes place in the classroom, in the studio and on field trips in Florence and beyond. Students may elect to attend SACI for a semester, the academic year or as a member of the BGSU summer study abroad program.

Students are encouraged to contact the SACI coordinator in the School of Art for further information.