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Application to the Major
All prospective students for the Studio Art major regardless of concentration are required to submit a portfolio, which will be reviewed by the faculty. Applicants for admission into the major should submit their portfolio digitally through Slideroom - framingham.slideroom.com
Students enrolling in the BA in Studio Art program have the option to select from the following concentrations: Art Education, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
What to Include in the Portfolio
The Portfolio should contain 10-15 examples of the strongest and most recent artwork made by the applicant including works that:
- Showcase your skills and abilities with a focus on work created from Direct Observation (minimum one self-portrait drawing and one still-life drawing)
- Use a variety of media, techniques, subject matter, and scale; Photography, Digital Media, Graphic Design, and other more experimental pieces are also encouraged*
- Demonstrate your dedication, sustained interest, and artistic development over time
- Document your thought process through sketchbooks, preparatory drawings, and/or concept mapping
*Note: Students who wish to focus in Graphic Design and/or Photography are still required to include drawings or other two-dimensional works that demonstrate your level of observational skills, understanding of color, and thoughtful use of composition.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage
We embrace the ethical use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the creative process. However, it is important for the faculty and Office of Admissions to understand to what extent, how, and when these tools have been used in your portfolio. Any work supported or created by AI should include a full description of your process as well as the applications and/or AI systems you employed on Slideroom.
Application Deadline(s): Fall Semester - November 15 (Early Action), February 15, March 15 (Transfers); Spring Semester - December 1
*Current FSU Students may apply for the Studio Art major on a rolling basis by submitting their work through Slideroom. -
On-Campus Visit Days + Portfolio Reviews
The On-Campus Portfolio Review is an opportunity for potential students to tour the studios and meet individually with representatives of the faculty and discuss their work, ambitions and interest in the major. It is intended to be primarily informational and to help the student prepare their portfolio for admission to the Studio Art major. High School Juniors, Seniors and Transfer Students are welcome and encouraged to attend.
