Academic offerings include over 60 programs, 20 minors, and various specializations.
Academic offerings include over 60 programs, 20 minors, and various specializations.
The Visual Arts faculty of GSW has the mission of providing our students with an environment conducive for discovery, exploration and learning. The department emphasizes growth and development of a strong conceptual foundation for each student equally grounded in both theory and practice. A solid foundation is provided in basic skills and craft that are then expanded upon based on each student’s conceptual direction. Upon completion of foundation courses students select a studio concentration from a variety of areas, including Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking, Digital Arts, and Glass.
A degree in Visual Arts prepares students for a variety of creative careers by providing a solid foundation in studio art, art history, and critical theory.
Department of Visual Arts
Fine Arts Building
229-931-2320
monique.daniels@gsw.edu
Monday – Friday 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.
Faculty & StaffUpon completion of foundation courses students select a studio concentration from a variety of areas, including:
Class sizes are small with an average of 8 to 12 students. Students receive as much faculty help as they desire. All full time students within the ceramics program are eligible for a variety of department wide scholarships awarded each year.
Georgia Southwestern offers the only glass program in the state of Georgia. Students of all art majors are able to take the foundations course for exposure. Americus is also home to the Hot Glass Academy and Mobile Glassblowing Studios downtown. Students can also volunteer and demonstrate their craft at the annual Glassblowing Festival.
Art students are offered the ability to work in most studios on campus at any time. With 24/7 access to many resources, students have the opportunity to complete projects at their own leisure while also having more time to practice their skill.
Check with your professor to see if a studio is available for your concentration.
