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Want to deepen your practice in the context of a world-renowned art school? Explore courses in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and art education with a Minor in Visual Arts at CFA!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Visual Arts minor is selective and requires an application for admission.  The application consists of a portfolio that demonstrates an applicant\u2019s previous experience in the visual arts and their current abilities in observational drawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Observational drawing refers to the practice of working from the world directly in front and around us unmediated by technology like the camera or a screen. The portfolio should show your strengths in formal qualities such as composition, material, texture and the language of rendering form as well as your conceptual and personal interests. Drawing is the foundation of the Visual Arts curriculum and VA minors are expected to be proficient in this area so that they may fully engage with courses in the School of Visual Arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual Arts Minor Application Requirements and Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & DEADLINES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about application requirements and deadlines for the visual arts minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

apply to the Visual Arts Minor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Term & Study Abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visual Arts minors are eligible to participate in the Summer Term and Venice Studio Arts program offered through BU Study Abroad.  This program, offered during the summer and the academic year, provides students with the opportunity to study visual arts and Italian culture.  All Visual Arts courses (CFA AR xxx) offered in Venice count towards the Visual Arts minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BU Summer Term Course Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venice Studio Arts Program Overview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venice Studio Arts Summer Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intra University Transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students who desire study in the visual arts beyond what is offered through the minor may be able to apply for an Intra University Transfer (IUT) to major in the BA in Art or a BFA in Art Education, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, or Sculpture. Pursuing an IUT later than the fall of Sophomore year may lengthen a student\u2019s course of study. Students considering this should consult with Visual Arts Academic Advising on their plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CFA Intra university transfer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next Steps for Minors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To proceed with declaring the Visual Arts Minor, follow these steps<\/a>, and send any questions to visuarts@bu.edu<\/a> along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore our admission requirements, financial tools, and resources to determine if the program is the right match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MOre CFA Minor info<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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