BA Art History and Fine Arts at George Washington University

Programme overview

The bachelor of arts (BA) with a dual major in art history and in fine arts is designed for students who are interested in art making as well as the history and development of art practices over time. The program emphasizes a critical and creative relationship between content and form, an awareness of art's historical connections, and engagement with diverse contexts of creative production. Study at a research university prepares students to respond to the complexity of possibilities facing the contemporary artist with expanded avenues for artistic research.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Corcoran School of the Arts and Design | Duration: 15 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. At least one 3-credit course taken in five of the six categories below for a total of 15 credits.

Career pathways

For example, students whose artwork considers conceptions of the body and gender, or comments on politics, have opportunities to take courses from GW experts in relevant fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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