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Visual Arts
Department Facts
Students admitted to UMBC's visual arts program declare a concentration within the visual arts department: animation, art history and theory, interactive entertainment, film/video, graphic design, interactive art, photography or print media.
Students who plan to major in visual arts must submit a portfolio review application in addition to the standard UMBC undergraduate admission application. Visual arts candidates are evaluated on originality, commitment, motivation, presentation skills and overall creativity.
A number of special opportunities exist for students to gain experience in the visual arts field and exposure to established artists. The department's Imaging Research Center (IRC), a state-of-the-art facility combining research, education and professional training in animation and computer visualization, offers internships to advanced students in 3-D animation projects. Through the Shriver CenterÍs cooperative education and internship program, advanced-level visual arts majors find internships at area firms and companies.
Students have the opportunity to exhibit work in an annual juried exhibition and to participate in Filmmakers Anonymous, a student-run open forum where students share their work in a critical yet supportive environment. The visiting artist program at UMBC exposes students to a mix of prominent and emerging artists and the Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture at UMBC exhibits contemporary art by nationally known artists.
Graduates are hired by art and production communities, and a significant percentage continue their education at the graduate school level.
Full-time faculty: 24
Associate staff: 5
Adjunct faculty: 15
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