Art Degrees Online

Kendall is a remarkably affordable place to study art and design. In fact, we offer a world-class arts education at a lower tuition than just about every other comparable national art and design college.

We also recognize that “affordable” means different things to different people. But we believe anyone who seeks it should have the opportunity to complete a degree, regardless of personal finances. And we’ll do everything we can to help you make that happen.

This section of our site steps you through the process of applying for financial aid. We’ve described all the scholarships, loans, grants, and work study programs available to our students. We’ve even provided a list of preferred lenders and resources for researching the thousands of outside scholarships available to our students.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to call our Financial Aid office at 616.451.2787 or 800.676.ARTS or e-mail us.

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“Our curriculum is dynamic and evolves as the demands of the disciplines in art and design practice evolve.”

—Ann Ledy,
President and Chief Academic Officer
The College of Visual Arts welcomes applications from first-year, transfer, and second-degree prospective students interested in a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art and design. All applications for admission are evaluated on the basis of portfolio review, statement of interest essay, and records of academic aptitude and performance. Admissions decisions are individualized and take into account all aspects of the applicant’s background.

Now is the time to apply for the fall 2009 semester! Apply online.
We recommend that applicants complete all of the admissions requirements by the end of January. This allows plenty of time to hear back from us, and if eligible, compete for CVA scholarship. Accepted students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are encouraged to compete. The CVA Scholarship Deadline is March 1.

PAINTING
Students who choose painting as their concentration begin by strengthening their powers of observation while exploring the many ways which painting can capture perception. Materials and methods are explored as relationships between form and content are developed. Students become familiar with the theory and practice of painting through extensive studio exploration, visiting artists, readings on contemporary issues and working with experienced faculty, who are accomplished within their fields. Students are exposed to contemporary issues in painting, and explore the relationship between painting and drawing and other media such as video and photography.

The advanced drawing/painting students are challenged to create bodies of work for exhibition in the community and will learn about the broad range of professional opportunities to pursue—from maintaining a studio practice, working in set design, creating public murals, working on commissions, illustrating, teaching, and preparing to exhibit and sell their work.

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Art Model Program

Students should refer to the model program that was in effect for the year and term of their entrance to the College.
Model Program List
Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
Fall 2007 – Spring 2008
Fall 2006 – Spring 2007
Fall 2005 – Spring 2006

The faculty reviews all art department students at the end of each semester.

The Schedule of Classes, including a complete list of electives and course descriptions, can be found via the menu on the left side of this page.

If you are passionate, disciplined and motivated in your art, Cornish is the right place for you. We’re looking for students of all ages who have the potential to succeed and grow artistically, personally and professionally in our Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Music programs. We encourage you to use our website to investigate Cornish in-depth and apply for admission. If at anytime you have questions do not hesitate to call or email the Admissions Office.

Because we are a small college of 800 students, personal contact is an important aspect of the admissions process. We recommend all applicants, if possible, visit our campus and talk with an Admissions Counselor prior to the audition or portfolio review. Your interaction with us will enable you to ask questions about our College, as well as provide you with insights about the audition/review process. The more we are able to learn about you and your artistic vision and ambition, the better we are able to provide you with the information you need to make the right educational choice for your artistic future.

Choosing the right school for you is very important and we’re here to help you however we can. At The Art Institutes, we have more than 40 locations and a wide variety of programs to suit your talents and needs.

You probably have questions about paying for school and the costs associated with different programs. You can find that information in this section of our Web site as well as specifics for students coming from high school, from other colleges, and even from other countries.

Although a visit to one of The Art Institutes location isn’t required, we encourage you to consider scheduling a tour to the location of your choice. Take a look at the schedule of open houses at The Art Institutes and drop by to learn about what we have to offer to you.

If you’re ready now we want to make the application process as easy as possible and you can apply online right now. Or, if you need more information , fill out our form and we’ll have an admissions representative get back to you and answer all of your questions.

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Photography with an Communication emphasis. A Photography minor with an Art emphasis is offered through the Humanities Department.

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