About the course

The painting and drawing program enables students to have a focused and specialized education in the creation of works in painting and drawing media. It also supports students from all the other disciplines in art who seek painting and drawing as an elective. B.A., B.S. or B.F.A. degrees are available, the choice of a degree program is important and should be discussed with an advisor. The concentration in painting and drawing is intended to introduce the student to the various possibilities of painting and drawing, to develop the skills and the knowledge needed to create artwork, to promote the intellectual and philosophical growth of the student, and to prepare them to sustain artistic and career growth beyond the university experience. In introductory courses in painting and drawing, the emphasis is on fundamental, technical, and conceptual approaches, developing observational abilities, and acquiring skills in the handling of a variety of media. Exploration of the many possibilities for personal and innovative imagery is encouraged. Students analyze and evaluate their work and question intentions through informal and formal critique. With exposure to works presented in class, through readings, field trips and interaction with visiting artists, critics and scholars they are challenged to see the relationships between the production of art and its conceptual and philosophical basis. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Harrisonburg
Summer (May), 2024	Harrisonburg
Fall (August), 2024	Harrisonburg
Spring (January), 2025	Harrisonburg
Summer (May), 2025	Harrisonburg
Fall (August), 2025	Harrisonburg
Spring (January), 2026	Harrisonburg
Summer (May), 2026	Harrisonburg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for James Madison University - International Study Center (StudyGroup)

Graduation from an accredited high school in a native English-speaking country where the applicant has resided for at least four years.

　　If you are applying to join the University directly, you must have at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 to join James Madison University.

　　International Baccalaureate Accepted

　　IELTS minimum score of 6.5

　　TOEFL mimumum score of 81 (internet-based test)

　　SAT minimum score of 500 on the Evidenced Based Reading and Writing Portion of SAT exam

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 81.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at James Madison University - International Study Center (StudyGroup). If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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