SAAH Recruitment Guide 2016-17

PROGRAMS OF STUDY We have a range of degree programs available, from the focused and professional Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) to the generalized and flexible Bachelor of Arts (BA). This allows you to choose the degree program that works best for your educational track.

Art Education Art History Art + Technology Ceramics Creative Photography Drawing Graphic Design Painting Printmaking Sculpture WHY NOT BOTH? Many of our students earn dual degrees or pair their majors with minors and certificates in other areas of interest across the university to create a course of study that works best for their future.

Digital Graffiti Exhibition, Charlie Cummings, instructor.

Photo courtesy of Craig Roland.

Our faculty, through a strong commitment to teaching, and with the professional involvement of artists, designers and scholars, offer students the benefits of their scholarship and experience in the field.

At UF, we help you shape your own experience, both in and outside of the classroom, so you can pursue what is right for you.

WHAT’S YOUR PATH?

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The School of Art + Art History (SA+AH) provides an intimate learning experience within the context of a large, comprehensive research university. This relationship affords you the opportunity to integrate other interests with your passion for art and design. It is our mission to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and insight to find your path and create your future.

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FI N D YOU R PATH CRE ATE YOUR FUTURE

S M A LL S C H O O L C O M M U N IT Y

TH E B E ST OF BOTH

AT UF’S SA+AH, YOU’LL BE PART OF A SMALL AND DEDICATED SCHOOL UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF A BIG UNIVERSITY. This means you get all the advantages and support a small school provides combined with the plethora of opportunities available at a big university.

WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT A SMALL SCHOOL COMMUNITY? With the majority of our class sizes being under 18 students, you experience a tight-knit and truly collaborative classroom community. These small class sizes mean you really get to know your classmates and develop friendships and connections that last a lifetime.

+ Our low 10:1 student to faculty ratio allows for more engaged connections with your faculty, staff, and fellow students

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Kiplinger’s “Best Values in Public Colleges” (2015)

+ Easy and regular access to the spaces, tools, and resources you need to excel + Dedicated Teaching Lab Specialists to ensure you know how to safely maximize the potential of our facilities and equipment + Professional advisor committed to helping you achieve your educational goals + Focused student organizations that help you grow and develop leadership skills outside of the classroom + Several school-sponsored trips to NYC and throughout the Southeast with your faculty and classmates + Opportunity to organize and participate in big events and exhibitions where you work directly with visiting artists, designers, scholars, and other professionals + With five different galleries, we host a wide range of exhibitions from internationally renowned contemporary artists to a variety of juried student shows

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Forbes list of “Best Value Colleges”

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US News & World Report “Top Public Universities (2015)

Longing, 2015, Paige Ward, MFA candidate in Ceramics (www.paigeward.com)

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all from the world-class faculty only a big university can provide. What you learn from these other disciplines informs your work as an SA+AH student in significant ways.

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+ First-rate recreation facilities, group fitness, and intramural sports

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+ Over ten libraries, including a dedicated Fine Arts + Architecture library

Washington Monthly Magazine’s “Best Bang for the Buck” (2015)

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National championships in athletics

+ Over 1000 student organizations to meet just about every interest imaginable + Top-ranked Career Resource Center to help you prepare for life after graduation + A comprehensive Student Healthcare Center and a separate Counseling and Wellness Center for all of your healthcare needs + You can live in the Fine Arts Living and Learning Community, a residence hall for students engaged in the arts + Study abroad almost anywhere in the world with top-ranked UF faculty and low UF tuition + The Gator Nation is everywhere, with over 400,000 alumni worldwide invested in your success + You can volunteer and intern with UF’s Harn Museum of Art, one of the largest art museums in the Southeastern United States

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doesn’t need to be narrowly focused on only art and art history courses. You’ll get to learn philosophy, psychology, business, biology, marketing, literature, geology, anthropology, or pretty much anything else you want,

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WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM ATTENDING A BIG UNIVERSITY? At UF, your curriculum

LI F E I N GAI N E SVI LLE IN GAINESVILLE, YOU’LL FIND YOURSELF AT THE SUNNY INTERSECTION OF NATURE AND CULTURE. With an average high temperature of 80 degrees and 224 days of sunshine per year, you’ll want to spend your days exploring the town and surrounding areas. Gainesville offers 30+ miles of biking and hiking trails where you will see wildlife like native birds, wild horses, or alligators.

Canoe or paddleboard our scenic rivers, or take a dive into one of our many lakes or crystal clear freshwater springs. The Atlantic and Gulf coast beaches are just a short drive away.

Both a charming and funky college town and a vibrant university city, it’s no wonder Gainesville consistently ranks among the top 5 of the Forbes list of Best College Cities.

Gainesville has an emerging tech sector, and outstanding amenities including museums, galleries, theaters, and live music venues.

Outdoor recreation and free attractions and events are everywhere.

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THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS. We help you find your path by focusing on your interests and experiences, not just your major.

Our students have interned at Bloomberg LP, Citrix Systems, Cosmopolitan, Dahlia press, Direct TV, Florida Park Service, frank, Reitz Union Gallery, Graphicstudio—USF, Harn Museum of Art, Lure Design, Macy’s, Mama’s Sauce, Marie Claire, Multi Media Marketing Associates, Inc, Neutral 7 Design Group, NPR, Orlando Museum of Art Parents Magazine, Primal Screen, Sotheby’s, Tampa Bay Lightning, Target, Thread Pit, Inc., University Gallery, Veterans Affairs, Victoria’s Secret, Walt Disney Imagineering, and more.

Our alumni have found success at Apple, Big Red Antler, Christie’s, CNN, Digital Kitchen, ESPN, Facebook, Fox Business News, The Getty Research Institute, IBM, IDEO, Interbrand, Jet Blue, Kate Spade, Macy’s, Microsoft, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Nickelodeon, NIKE, R/GA, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Sapient Nitro, Shutterfly, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Sotheby’s, Starbucks, Tory Burch, Twitter, Verizon, Victoria’s Secret, Walt Disney Imagineering, The Weather Channel, West Elm, and more.

Photo © University of Florida/Bernard Brzezinski

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you to gain professional experience. An internship gives you invaluable industry knowledge and increases your professional network.

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YOUR EXPERIENCES AT THE SA+AH EXTEND BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. As you prepare for life after graduation, we encourage

We’d like to help you find your path at UF. Contact us with questions or to schedule your campus visit.

ARTS.UFL.EDU/ART saahadmissions@arts.ufl.edu 352 273 3055

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS FRESHMAN APPLICATION DEADLINE

NOVEMBER 1 While we do not require portfolios for freshman admission, we welcome them.

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS Application requirements and deadlines vary.

The UF Admissions website provides information on campus-wide resources including financial aid, housing, meal plans, general information for parents, and more.

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Photo of Student Juried Exhibition by Casey Wooster, MA Candidate, Museum Studies