OSU-Cascades offers a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts. The curriculum provides an awareness and understanding of the historical, technical and contemporary aspects of art with a focus on the significance of art in society. The program offers the opportunity for professional artistic development, while incorporating subjects that lead to a liberal education. This major program prepares the student for a range of professional opportunities or later graduate study in advertising, fine arts, teaching, graphic arts, communications, photography, and art history. Also available is a visual arts minor with a studio concentration or a minor in art history specifically.

FINE ARTS PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Art students who have entered or will enter Oregon State University (Corvallis or Bend campus) after the 05-06 academic year, and who are in sophomore standing, and wishing to pursue a degree in Fine Arts must submit and pass a portfolio review in order be admitted to the program. As detailed in the OSU catalog:

"Students will undergo a portfolio review at the end of winter term of their sophomore year to determine if they will be allowed to pursue a Fine Arts degree. In addition to the portfolio, both GPA and academic performance in their courses will be taken into consideration. (Transfer students should consult with an advisor in the Department of Art before registering for OSU courses). Students who are unsuccessful in gaining admission to the Fine Arts program may apply one time the following year."

Without submission into the fine arts program, you will not be able to pursue a Fine Arts degree. In addition, it is highly recommended to have completed the art core curriculum before applying to the program.

The portfolio should include:

• 10 pieces of ORIGINAL/ACTUAL ART (no slides or CD) from any art courses you have taken in the previous 2 years of college work (as an option, you are allowed replace up to three art pieces created outside art courses).

• A list of artwork which includes media, term/year and, if applicable, the course and instructor's name.

• One page statement of your interest in fine arts.

• A copy of current unofficial transcript.

Reviews will be done as students enroll at OSU-Cascades as sophomore or juniors. Students will be sent a letter or email with the acceptance decision.

If you have questions, please contact Sandy Brooke at 322-3138 or sandy.brooke@osucascades.edu.

Additional Information

• Art Program Flyer (PDF document)
• Advising Guide for the Art Major (PDF document)
• Advising Guide for the Art History Minor (PDF document)
• Advising Guide for Visual Arts Minor (PDF document)

Contacts

OSU-Cascades Information Office (admissions, financial aid, registration), 541-322-3100, cascadesadmit@osucascades.edu

Sandy Brooke, Art Faculty Advisor, sandy.brooke@osucascades.edu 541-322-3138.

Fine Arts Faculty

• Sandy Brooke, Assistant Professor of Art
• Henry Sayre, Distinguished Professor of Art History