Linda Berry Stein CollegeMajor in Art

A student sculpts a model to be used in animation.

Hands-on experience to prepare you for real-world professional artistry.

From the day they set foot on campus, majors practice their craft amid professional venues; undergo yearly reviews with faculty; and as seniors, journey through senior year experience as a cohort with peers to transition them into the professional world. Developing individual artistic voice is paramount in all concentrations.

Students learn within a professional framework, where the relationship between student and teacher becomes that of apprentice and master. JU’s faculty, possessing an impressive list of artistic and scholarly achievements, is dedicated to the success of their students.

A student working in Ceramics class.

Audition & Portfolio Review

All students intending to major in Art must meet the Jacksonville University requirements for admissions and must complete an official application with the University’s Admissions office. Additionally, students applying for admission into a program in the School of Art & Design must gain admission into the chosen degree program through a portfolio review process.

Portfolio Requirements

Visual Art Programs

The School of Art & Design offers several other programs of study. Learn more about the programs available at Jacksonville University.

All Visual Arts Programs