How to Apply
The Department of Art offers a B.F.A. degree in Studio Art, Design Communications and Art Education.
Minors in Art require 24 hours with options in Studio, Design Communications, and Art History. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is designed to prepare students for professional careers in a variety of art-related fields or for graduate school.
The basic requirements for the major and minor in art are presented with their respective course descriptions at the following link: Art Course Descriptions
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to the university, students desiring to major in art must submit supporting data to the Department of Art. Applicants to the B.F.A. program are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Department of Art bases its decisions on
1) the quality of the portfolio;
2) a statement of purpose that communicates the student's desire to pursue an art degree and that articulates a personal vision;
3) the quality of prior academic coursework and test scores.
I. Admission from High School
For the Office of Admissions:
1) Complete the university application to the Office of Admissions.
2) Personal interviews and other supporting documents are recommended and in some cases are required.
For the Department of Art:
1) Submit a CD containing digital pictures accompanied by a checklist stating the size and medium of each piece. Applicants must also submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of these materials.
2) The slide portfolio (or CD) must consist of 20 examples of your best work in any subject and media, and may include examples in any dimensions. The slides/files must be clearly labeled with title, date, media and size, and indicate the correct viewing position. The checklist should be numbered and correspond to the slides.
3) Students must be accepted into the Department of Art before they can be advised for registration as Art or Design majors. All accepted students are eligible to apply for the Leu Scholarship Awards. See the link below for further details.
4) Contact Ann Baldwin, Art Department Office Manager at 615-460-6770 if you have further questions.
Address your submission to:
Chair, Department of Art/LCVA
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212
Click here for information on The Leu Scholarship Award.
II. Admission from Another University
Complete steps 1) through 4) as outlined above except submit college/university transcripts in lieu of high school transcripts.
If you have any questions about the application process, contact Ms. Ann Baldwin (Art Department Office Manager) at 615-460-6770.
