Bachelor of Arts in Art and Visual Technology
George Mason, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 4,897 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* International student deadline is 1st of June of every year | Domestic student deadline is 1st of February
** in-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 16,980 - out-of-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 1,803 - mandatory student fee
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Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Arts in Art and Visual Technology (AVT) is a liberal arts degree that emphasizes breadth over specialization. You complete university general education requirements and either a foreign language to intermediate or a minor, plus Studio Foundations, a studio core, research practicum, art history and critical theory, interdisciplinary studio electives, and capstone.
Career Outcomes: Graduates gain skills in studio practice, visual communication, digital media, research, and critical thinking. Potential roles include graphic designer; curator; arts educator; multimedia producer; UX/UI designer; gallery manager; cultural programmer; freelance artist. You can pursue study in studio art, design, or visual studies.
The BA in Art and Visual Technology (AVT) is a liberal arts program that emphasizes breadth of experience in the context of a liberal arts education rather than professional specialization. In addition to completing the university-wide general education requirements and either a foreign language through the intermediate level or a minor, BA AVT majors must complete our Studio Foundations Experience, studio core and research practicum courses, art history, and critical theory requirement, interdisciplinary studio course electives, and a capstone.
Degree Requirements
Total credits: 120
Mason Core
Foundation Requirements
- ENGH 101 Composition (Mason Core) 3
- ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core) 3
- Oral Communication 3
- Quantitative Reasoning 3
- Information Technology 3
Core Requirements
- Literature 3
- Arts 3
- Natural Science 7
- Western Civilization/World History 3
- Global Understanding 3
- Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Total Credits 37
AVT Major Requirements
Studio Foundation
- AVT 104 Two-Dimensional Design and Color (Mason Core)
- AVT 105 Three-Dimensional Design and Beyond (Mason Core)
- AVT 110 Digital Design Studio (Mason Core)
- or AVT 180 New Media in the Creative Arts (Mason Core)
- AVT 222 Drawing I (Mason Core) 3
Foundation Electives
Select three courses from the following: 9
- AVT 215 Typography (Mason Core)
- AVT 217 Introduction to Web Design
- AVT 232 Painting I (Mason Core)
- AVT 243 Printmaking I (Mason Core)
- AVT 252 Darkroom Photography I (Mason Core)
- AVT 253 Digital Photography I (Mason Core)
- AVT 262 Sculpture I (Mason Core)
- AVT 272 Interdisciplinary Arts (Mason Core)
- AVT 280 Introduction to New Media Arts
- AVT 496 Special Topics
Other courses as approved by the director
Art History
- Select any ARTH 200, 300, or 400 level class 3
- ARTH 374 Art Now 3
Critical Analysis & Contemporary Practice
- AVT 307 Aesthetics 3
- AVT 395 Writing for Artists 3 or AVT 396 Writing for Designers
Studio Core & Research Practicum
- AVT 101 New Majors Colloquium 3
- AVT 202 Sophomore Core 3
- AVT 303 Junior Core 3
Capstone
- AVT 385 EcoArt (Mason Core) 3
- or AVT 453 Professional Practices
Total Credits 45
Concentration in Interdisciplinary Arts (INTA)
Note: This concentration is required for the completion of this degree program.
- Select 12 credits from 300-400 level AVT courses 12
General Electives
BA students must use some/all general electives to complete a 26
- Minor
- Double Major
- Double Degree 1
- Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language
- Remaining electives 2
Total Credits 26
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