Visual Arts

College Program

Curriculum

The Visual Arts college program at New World School of the Arts offers students the opportunity to learn and train with nationally renowned practicing artists. Through gifted, emerging artists and unique programs, exceptionally talented students are able to pursue their artistic career in the visual, graphic or digital arts. students are encouraged to develop a personal, artistic and aesthetic vision while mastering their technical skills in traditional and new media and are allowed to explore new paths while at the same time being exposed to the work of both classical and contemporary masters. The comprehensive BFA curriculum, rich in challenges, explorations and discoveries, culminates with an international travel abroad experience. Areas of emphasis include Art & Technology, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture.

Collaborations

Educational and experiential opportunities are available through community collaborations and partnerships with places like the Moore Building in the Design District, Institute of Contemporary Art, Art in Public Places, Perez Art Museum Miami, the Downtown Development Authority, the Miami Transit and a multitude of other non-profit art related and civic organizations. Internships with established community artists and designers and international student exchange programs in exciting locations like Italy, Mexico and Spain also serve to expand students’ horizons and enhance their educational, cultural and artistic perspectives. Offsite projects commissioned by respected industry leaders such as the Federal Reserve Bank, Greenberg Traurig, MSC Cruises and Sagamore Hotel South Beach, among others, allows NWSA alumni and students to work, at times in tandem with their faculty, to leave their artistic imprint in our community. Historically held in the arts-centric area of Wynwood, NWSA’s carefully curated Art Basel show offers visual artists, graphic designers and web designers the opportunity to be part of the coveted Art Basel scene. New World School of the Arts is the only school to be officially listed in the Art Basel International Show VIP delegation package.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Visual Arts

Art and Technology

Freshman Year - Fall / Spring

Sophomore Year - Fall / Spring

Junior Year - Fall / Spring

Senior Year - Fall / Spring

Students must take 33 additional hours of General Education courses.

1. General Education courses may be taken during the major terms or during the summer terms.
2. Students must earn a minimum of 12 credits hours in General Education during the academic year.
3. Students must complete their AA requirements by the end of the 3rd year.

Lower Division Credit Total: 36

Upper Division Credit Total: 60

Academics: 33

Total Credits: 129

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Drawing

Freshman Year - Fall / Spring

Sophomore Year - Fall / Spring

Junior Year - Fall / Spring

Senior Year - Fall / Spring

Students must take 33 additional hours of General Education courses.

1. General Education courses may be taken during the major terms or during the summer terms.
2. Students must earn a minimum of 12 credits hours in General Education during the academic year.
3. Students must complete their AA requirements by the end of the 3rd year.

Lower Division Credit Total: 36

Upper Division Credit Total: 60

Academics: 33

Total Credits: 129

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Graphic Design

Freshman Year - Fall / Spring

Sophomore Year - Fall / Spring

Junior Year - Fall / Spring

Senior Year - Fall / Spring

Students must take 33 additional hours of General Education courses.

1. General Education courses may be taken during the major terms or during the summer terms.
2. Students must earn a minimum of 12 credits hours in General Education during the academic year.
3. Students must complete their AA requirements by the end of the 3rd year.

Lower Division Credit Total: 36

Upper Division Credit Total: 60

Academics: 33

Total Credits: 129

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Painting

Freshman Year - Fall / Spring

Sophomore Year - Fall / Spring

Junior Year - Fall / Spring

Senior Year - Fall / Spring

Students must take 33 additional hours of General Education courses.

1. General Education courses may be taken during the major terms or during the summer terms.
2. Students must earn a minimum of 12 credits hours in General Education during the academic year.
3. Students must complete their AA requirements by the end of the 3rd year.

Lower Division Credit Total: 36

Upper Division Credit Total: 60

Academics: 33

Total Credits: 129

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Photography

Freshman Year - Fall / Spring

Sophomore Year - Fall / Spring

Junior Year - Fall / Spring

Senior Year - Fall / Spring

Students must take 33 additional hours of General Education courses.

1. General Education courses may be taken during the major terms or during the summer terms.
2. Students must earn a minimum of 12 credits hours in General Education during the academic year.
3. Students must complete their AA requirements by the end of the 3rd year.

Lower Division Credit Total: 36

Upper Division Credit Total: 60

Academics: 33

Total Credits: 129

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Scuplture

Freshman Year - Fall / Spring

Sophomore Year - Fall / Spring

Junior Year - Fall / Spring

Senior Year - Fall / Spring

Students must take 33 additional hours of General Education courses.

1. General Education courses may be taken during the major terms or during the summer terms.
2. Students must earn a minimum of 12 credits hours in General Education during the academic year.
3. Students must complete their AA requirements by the end of the 3rd year.

Lower Division Credit Total: 36

Upper Division Credit Total: 60

Academics: 33

Total Credits: 129

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